English Language Arts 10-2 is a course which is designed to concentrate on the development of language arts strategies and skills to strengthen student use of language and understanding of texts. The emphasis in this course is on verbal and non-verbal communication. It will focus on the examination of the five basic components of communication with an emphasis on developing reading speed/comprehension and writing accuracy/fluency. Students study short stories, essays, poems, novels, and plays.
English Language Arts 30-2 is a course which has a functional orientation emphasizing clear skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and representing. Students undertake communication activities as they study short stories, non-fiction, poetry, modern and Shakespearean plays, films, and novels, This course helps prepare students for further training in college diploma programs or for situations they may encounter in the world or work. Students will study the novel, short stories, poetry, and drama and learn to represent ideas visually.