This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms.

An important focus will be on the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 university or college preparation course.

Prerequisite: English, Grade 9, Academic 

Ministry Course Title: English, Grade 10 Academic
Common Course Name: English
Course Code: ENG2D
Grade: 10
Course Pathway Type: Academic
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: English, Grade 9, Academic
Curriculum Policy Document:  The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10: English, (2007) Revised  
Course Developer: Ontario Online School Course Development Team
Department: English
Initial Development Date: July 2019 for all
Most Recent Revision Date: Ongoing – course direction is determined through collaboration between teachers and students
Tuition Fee (CAD): $550