Course Overview

Online: In this course you will engage in activities designed to improve your reading, writing, listening, and basic grammar skills.  You will study one novel.  You may choose between Bridge to Terabithia, From Anna, From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, The Westing Game, or The Incredible Journey.  You will explore the following topics:

It’s About Respect
Hooked on Ads
Body Works
Get in the Game
It’s a Mystery
We are Canadian

Print: Oh the things you’ll learn! In this course, students will engage in activities designed to improve their reading, writing, listening, and basic grammar skills. You’ll complete the study of one novel, Bridge to Terabithia or From Anna, and explore the following topics:

Poets and Writers
Weather
Canadian Heritage
Everyday Heroes
Discoveries
Inventions

Note: Personalized learning is available for this course. Enrolment is limited.

Course Overview

English enhanced! This rigorous course helps you build skills for practical application of English Language arts in your personal or working life. Emphasis is on effective spoken and written communication, peer-to-peer communication, and critical thinking as applied to literature and the world around you. The course has been embedded with opportunities to learn and build skills in a way best suited to you, the individual learner.

You may choose to access course resources one of two ways:

  • Purchase the Course Resource Book.
  • Access the materials online through the Learning Management System. You may view the materials online or download them

Note: This course is intended for students pursuing college diploma programs or most technical trades (note that requirements for trades vary, so we recommend that you investigate this prior to registering in this course).


Prerequisites

  • English Language Arts 10-1
  • English Language Arts 10-2
    Only one prerequisite is required, not both.

Make reading fun! English Language Arts 4 is based on the Alberta Program of Studies and addresses the strands and learning outcomes of the Alberta Language Arts curriculum. In this course, you’ll study the print or online learning modules and complete one novel study.

Note: Personalized learning is available for this course. Enrolment is limited.
Course Overview

Enhanced understanding! Over the duration of the course, you’ll increase your reading, writing, listening, and basic grammar skills.


Online:  In this course, you’ll complete the study of ONE novel - choose Anne of Green Gables, Breadwinner, Maniac Magee, The Phantom Tollbooth, Trouble with Tuck, or Ticket to Curlew - and six modules:

    What is Fair?
    Images for Sale
    The Wonders of Space
    Arts and Entertainment
    Stories of our Lives
    Exploring Canada

Print: In this course, you’ll complete the study of ONE novel—Ticket to Curlew and The Trouble with Tuck—and five instructional modules:

    The Pacific Rim
    Looking Up
    The Creature World
    In The Days of Knights
    Our Heritage

You’ll also explore topics such as fairness, images, the wonders of space, favourites in arts and entertainment, and exploring Canada.


*** NOTE:  Anne of Green Gables and The  Phantom Tollbooth are not available through ADLC. ***

Course Overview

If you’re intending to pursue a college diploma program or a technical trades (note that requirements for trades vary, so we recommend that you investigate prior to registering in this course) this is the course for you. In English 30-2, you’ll explore a variety of texts (visuals, poetry, modern drama, film, and novel). You’ll also receive a great deal of instruction and practice writing in a variety of contexts, especially in preparation for the required provincial diploma exam.


Prerequisites

English Language Arts 20-2

English Language Arts 20-1

Only one prerequisite is required, not both.

Course Overview

Online: In this course you will engage in activities designed to improve your reading, writing, listening, and basic grammar skills.  You will study one novel.  You may choose between Bridge to Terabithia, From Anna, From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, The Westing Game, or The Incredible Journey.  You will explore the following topics:

It’s About Respect
Hooked on Ads
Body Works
Get in the Game
It’s a Mystery
We are Canadian

Print: Oh the things you’ll learn! In this course, students will engage in activities designed to improve their reading, writing, listening, and basic grammar skills. You’ll complete the study of one novel, Bridge to Terabithia or From Anna, and explore the following topics:

Poets and Writers
Weather
Canadian Heritage
Everyday Heroes
Discoveries
Inventions

Note: Personalized learning is available for this course. Enrolment is limited.

Course Overview


If you’re interested in pursuing a university or college program with a primary focus in English, this course is designed for you. In English 30-1, you’ll explore a variety of mediums (poetry, graphic novel, visuals, short stories, fan fiction, Shakespearean play, film, and novel) to gain an understanding of how the English language is used to convey thoughts and emotions.

For the film study portion of this course, you will be responsible for providing your own copy of the film you wish to study; this film must be from the approved list of films provided.

 

Prerequisites

English Language Arts 20-1

English Language Arts 30-2

Only one prerequisite is required, not both.

Course Overview

In KAE2780, students will become more knowledgeable about their roles in the workplace and in society. They’ll study how to communicate with others and construct meaning in literature, media, and the world of work. Students may choose to complete the prescribed novel study (Theme 5) or a novel study of their choice (Theme 6). The following Themes (units) are as follows as seen in Moodle online and the print version:

Theme 1: Communicating with Others
Theme 2: Constructing Meaning in Literature
Theme 3: The Marvelous Media
Theme 4: The World of Work
Theme 5: The Novel Study - Big Burn (If Big Burn is not a suitable novel for the student, Theme 6 is provided as an alternate choice.
Theme 6: Generic Novel Study (The teacher may choose whatever novel is suitable for the student)

Online: All lessons and assignments are provided as a complete course. Self-Check assignments are auto-graded. All other assignments are assessed by the teacher. Answer keys and rubrics are provided for the teacher as well. There are no tests or exams because this is not a requirement according to the Program of Studies for Knowledge and Employability courses.

Print: All lessons and assignments are provided as a complete course. These are in pdf’s and located in the Teacher Resource section when a teacher gains access to the online course.

Note: Print resources cannot be purchased from ADLC. Print resources as PDF’s are accessible via teacher’s login to the online course in Moodle.

Teacher Resources
ADLC’s Knowledge and Employability courses are available only through ADLC’s Teacher Support service. The superuser of the school can add any K&E course via SIS. If the school does not have an assigned superuser, one can be requested using the SuperUser Request Form on www.adlc.ca.  ADLC’s Partner Support will process these requests and send a username and password to the new superuser.

There is no cost to schools or teachers to access courses via Teacher Support.

Course Details 
Assessments(s): There are 51 assignments. 
Assessments(s): No tests or exams needed because these are not required as per the Program of Study.
Course Overview

In English 30-4, students will become more knowledgeable about their roles in the workplace and in society. They’ll study how to communicate with others and construct meaning in literature, media, and the world of work. Students may choose to complete the prescribed novel study (Theme 5) or a novel study of their choice (Theme 6). 

The following Themes (units) are as follows as seen in Moodle online and the print version:
Theme 1: Communication and Identity
Theme 2: Constructing Meaning in Literature
Theme 3: The Art of Writing
Theme 4: The World of Work
Theme 5: The Novel Study - The Middle of Everywhere (If The Middle of Everywhere is not a suitable novel for the student. Theme 6 is provided as an alternate choice. 
Theme 6: Generic Novel Study (The teacher may choose whatever novel is suitable for the student) 

Online:
All lessons and assignments are provided as a complete course. Self-Check
assignments are auto-graded. All other assignments are assessed by the teacher.
Answer keys and rubrics are provided for the teacher as well. There are no
tests or exams because this is not a requirement according to the Program of Studies for Knowledge and Employability courses. 

Print: All lessons and assignments are provided as a complete course. These are in pdf’s and located in the Teacher Resource section when a teacher gains access to the online course. 

Note: Print resources cannot be purchased from ADLC. Print resources as PDF’s are accessible via teacher’s login to the online course in Moodle.  

Teacher Resources

ADLC’s Knowledge and Employability courses are available only through ADLC’s Teacher Support service. The superuser of the school can add any K&E course via SIS. If the school does not have an assigned superuser, one can be requested using the SuperUser Request Form on www.adlc.ca.  ADLC’s Partner Support will process these requests and send a username and password to the new superuser. 

There is no cost to schools or teachers to access courses via Teacher Support.

Course Details
Assessments(s): No tests or exams needed because these are not required as per the Program of Study.
Course Overview

Online: In this course, you’ll study the six ways—or strands—of using language: reading, writing, listening, viewing, representing, and speaking. This is accomplished through the study of five units:

Unit 1: Visual Communication
Unit 2: Non-Fiction
Unit 3: Poetry
Unit 4: Fiction
Unit 5: Novel

You’ll learn to comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print, and media texts to enhance the clarity and artistry of your communication and your appreciation for English literature.

Print: In this course, you’ll engage in purposeful language activities as you study a variety of oral, print, and media texts to comprehend messages and meaning so you can respond both critically and personally. You’ll also further develop your appreciation of language and your ability to use it confidently and competently in a variety of situations. You’ll also explore, practice, and demonstrate reading, writing, viewing, representing, listening, and speaking skills.



Course Overview

In this course, students will continue to enhance their understanding of the six ways of using language: reading, writing, listening, viewing, representing, and speaking (also called strands). This is accomplished through the study of eight units:

*Writing Conventions
*Short Stories I
*Essays
*Poetry
*Research
*Short Stories II
*Novel Study
*Film Study

Students will continue to appreciate language and literacy, refine comprehension, and further develop personal and critical response to oral, print, and media texts. This course also promotes improvement in the clarity and artistry of communication.

This course requires a novel to study, choose ONE from the list below:

*Alone at Ninety Foot by Katherine Holubitsky
*Cardboard  by Doug TenNapel
*Ender’s Game  by Orson Scott Card
*Homeless Bird  by Gloria Whelan
*Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen 
Course Overview

In English 9-4 (KAE 1780), students will focus on five themes that focus on forms of communication, constructing meaning, media,the world of work, and a novel study. The following Themes (units) are as follows as seen in Moodle online and the print version:

Theme 1: Communicating with Others
Theme 2: Constructing Meaning
Theme 3: The Marvelous Media: Advertising
Theme 4: The World of Work
Theme 5: Novel Study - The Lie That Had To Be  (If The Lie That Had To Be is not a suitable novel for the student, Theme 6 is provided as an alternate choice. 
Theme 6: Generic Novel Study (The teacher may choose whatever novel is suitable for the student)

Online: All lessons and assignments are provided as a complete course. Self-Check assignments are auto-graded. All other assignments are assessed by the teacher. Answer keys and rubrics are provided for the teacher as well. There are no tests or exams because this is not a requirement according to the Program of Studies for Knowledge and Employability courses.

Print: All lessons and assignments are provided as a complete course. These are in pdf’s and located in the Teacher Resource section when a teacher gains access to the online course.

Note: Print resources cannot be purchased from ADLC. Print resources as PDF’s are accessible via teacher’s login to the online course in Moodle.  

Teacher Resources

ADLC’s Knowledge and Employability courses are available only through ADLC’s Teacher Support service. The superuser of the school can add any K&E course via SIS. If the school does not have an assigned superuser, one can be requested using the SuperUser Request Form on www.adlc.ca.  ADLC’s Partner Support will process these requests and send a username and password to the new superuser. 

There is no cost to schools or teachers to access courses via Teacher Support.

Course Details

Assessments(s): There are 33 assignments.
Assessments(s): No tests or exams provided because these are not required as per the Programs of Study.
Course Overview

Explore the rich world of English Literature. In this course, you’ll both study and create various types of English text. Texts for the course include short stories, poetry, non-fiction, a graphic novel, a modern play, a Shakespeare play, and a novel. This course is designed for students interested in pursuing university or college programs have a primary focus in English.


Prerequisite: 
50% required, 65% recommended.

Course Overview


In English 10-4 (KAE 1780), students will focus on five themes that focus on forms of communication, constructing meaning, media,the world of work, and a novel study. The following Themes (units) are as follows as seen in Moodle online and the print version:


Theme 1: Communicating with Others

Theme 2: Constructing Meaning

Theme 3: The Marvelous Media: Advertising

Theme 4: The World of Work

Theme 5: Novel Study - The Lie That Had To Be  (If The Lie That Had To Be is not a suitable novel for the student, Theme 6 is provided as an alternate choice.

Theme 6: Generic Novel Study (The teacher may choose whatever novel is suitable for the student)


Online: All lessons and assignments are provided as a complete course. Self-Check assignments are auto-graded. All other assignments are assessed by the teacher. Answer keys and rubrics are provided for the teacher as well. There are no tests or exams because this is not a requirement according to the Program of Studies for Knowledge and Employability courses.


Print: All lessons and assignments are provided as a complete course. These are in pdf’s and located in the Teacher Resource section when a teacher gains access to the online course.



Teacher Resources


ADLC’s Knowledge and Employability courses are available only through ADLC’s Teacher Support service. The superuser of the school can add any K&E course via SIS. If the school does not have an assigned superuser, one can be requested using the SuperUser Request Form on www.adlc.ca.  ADLC’s Partner Support will process these requests and send a username and password to the new superuser.


There is no cost to schools or teachers to access courses via Teacher Support.



Course Details

Assessments(s): There are 33 assignments.

Assessments(s): No tests or exams needed because these are not required as per the Programs of Study.

ELA 10-2 TS (ELA 1104 TS)  

Course Overview

The TS version of this ELA 10-2 course may be done as a print course or as an online course according to the choice of the classroom teacher. All print materials are available for print and can be found within either the Student Resources to Print or the Teacher Resources section.

Clear communication is very important in life! In English 10-2, you will further develop your communication skills in all the English Language Arts strands. Focus will be placed on the development of knowledge and skills learned through the study of short stories, non-fiction, poetry, a modern play, a feature film, and a novel. This course is recommended for students interested in pursuing post secondary programs that do not have a primary focus in English.

Note: Course Resources (tutorials and exemplars) are provided online.
Access the materials online through the Learning Management System. You may view the materials online, download them, or print them.

Prerequisite:  ELA 9  (50% recommended)


Course Overview

Write what you mean! It's not always easy to say what you want to say in writing. In English 10-1, you'll focus on basic communication skills through the study of short stories, non-fiction, poetry, a modern play, a feature film, and a novel.

For the film study portion of this course, you will be responsible for providing your own copy of one film you wish to study; this film must be from the approved list of films below.

A Knight's Tale

Akeelah and the Bee

October Sky

The Blind Side


Note: Course Resources (tutorials and exemplars) are provided online.

Access the materials online through the Learning Management System. You may view the materials online, download them, or print them.

Prerequisites

Grade 9 English (50% required, 65% recommended)

 

Instructional Workbooks are available through the Learning Management System for downloading and printing.

Other Optional Materials:

Canadian Writer’s Handbook

Gage Canadian Thesaurus

Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary The Key

ELA 10-2 TS (ELA 1104 TS)  

Course Overview

The TS version of this ELA 10-2 course may be done as a print course or as an online course according to the choice of the classroom teacher. All print materials are available for print and can be found within either the Student Resources to Print or the Teacher Resources section.

Clear communication is very important in life! In English 10-2, you will further develop your communication skills in all the English Language Arts strands. Focus will be placed on the development of knowledge and skills learned through the study of short stories, non-fiction, poetry, a modern play, a feature film, and a novel. This course is recommended for students interested in pursuing post secondary programs that do not have a primary focus in English.

Note: Course Resources (tutorials and exemplars) are provided online.
Access the materials online through the Learning Management System. You may view the materials online, download them, or print them.

Prerequisite:  ELA 9  (50% recommended)