ENL1W
English
This Grade 9 English course develops the foundational knowledge and skills students need for reading, writing, oral communication and media literacy. Students engage with diverse texts, develop critical literacy, and build communication skills for everyday contexts and further study.
Grade
9
Credit
1.0
Delivery
Online
Prerequisite
None
About This Course
This Grade 9 English course develops the foundational knowledge and skills students need for reading, writing, oral communication and media literacy. Students engage with diverse texts, develop critical literacy, and build communication skills for everyday contexts and further study.
What You'll Learn
- Develop transferable skills and use digital and media tools safely and responsibly.
- Strengthen oral, non-verbal, reading and writing foundations.
- Read, listen to and view diverse literary, informational, digital, media and cultural texts.
- Apply comprehension and critical-thinking strategies to analyze ideas, perspectives and style.
- Plan, draft, revise, edit, proofread, publish and present texts for different purposes and audiences.
- Connect literacy learning to lived experiences, other subjects, society and diverse voices, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspectives.
Skills You'll Develop
- Reading comprehension and critical literacy
- Writing, revision, editing and publishing
- Oral communication and presentation
- Media and digital literacy
- Research, source evaluation and responsible communication
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Use transferable skills and digital media literacy in language and literacy contexts.
- Apply oral and non-verbal communication strategies for different purposes and audiences.
- Apply foundational language knowledge, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation and other conventions.
- Understand a variety of texts and recognize forms, genres, patterns, features and elements of style.
- Use comprehension and critical-thinking strategies to analyze perspectives and meaning.
- Plan and create texts in different forms, including digital and media texts.
- Revise, edit, publish, present and reflect on created texts.
Course Units
The following reflects the school’s planned organization of the course. Approximate time allocations may be adjusted while all curriculum expectations and required planned learning are maintained.
| Unit | Title / Major Learning Focus | Approx. Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Language Foundations, Oral Communication and Transferable Skills | 20 hours |
| 2 | Reading, Viewing and Understanding Diverse Texts | 24 hours |
| 3 | Critical Literacy, Media and Digital Texts | 20 hours |
| 4 | Writing and Creating for Different Purposes and Audiences | 24 hours |
| 5 | Integrated Literacy, Inquiry, Portfolio and Consolidation | 20 hours |
| Final | Mandatory Written Final Examination | 2 hours |
Assessment
Assessment uses evidence gathered over time from student work, conversations and observations. The final grade for 2026–2027 is determined as follows:
| Component | Weight | How It Is Determined |
|---|---|---|
| Course work throughout the course | 65% | Evaluation evidence gathered throughout the course, with special consideration for consistent and more recent achievement. |
| Mandatory written final examination | 20% | Comprehensive written final examination. |
| Attendance and participation | 15% | Based on meaningful engagement and participation in planned learning. |
Examples of Assessment Evidence
Assessment may include reading responses, drafts, essays and other written texts, media work, oral discussions, conferences, presentations, portfolios, tests and final evaluations.
Pathways
The course supports learning across all subject areas and develops communication, critical thinking, research, collaboration and digital-literacy skills relevant to a wide range of postsecondary pathways and careers.
The course also develops transferable skills that can be applied in other subjects, postsecondary learning, community contexts and future employment.
Teacher Support
- Students learn primarily through the school's secure online learning environment and receive ongoing support from qualified teachers.
- Teacher-supported conferencing, tutorials and scheduled live support are available as appropriate.
- Teachers model reading, writing, oral-communication and media-literacy strategies and provide guided practice.
- Writing support includes planning, drafting, peer/teacher feedback, revision, editing and publishing.
- Students receive support with research, source evaluation, citation, oral discussion and presentations.
- Learning goals, success criteria and timely descriptive feedback help students improve subsequent work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the course code?
ENL1W — English, Grade 9, De-streamed.
How many credits is ENL1W?
The course is worth 1.0 Ontario secondary school credit.
Is there a prerequisite?
No. There is no prerequisite or co-requisite.
What kinds of texts will students work with?
Students engage with literary, informational, graphic, digital, media and cultural texts from diverse creators and perspectives.
How is the course delivered?
The course is delivered online through the secure learning management system, primarily asynchronously, with teacher-supported conferencing, tutorials and scheduled live support as appropriate.
How is the final grade calculated?
65% course work, 20% mandatory written final examination, and 15% attendance and participation.
Does the course include writing support?
Yes. Students receive instruction and feedback through planning, drafting, revision, editing, publishing and reflective portfolio activities throughout the course.
Ready to Take This Course?
$549 / Credit
- Provided by CSW — Canadian School of the World
- Ontario Ministry of Education registered
- Delivered fully online
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