English

ENG4C is designed to strengthen students’ communication, analytical, and writing skills for success in college and the workplace.

Students investigate key economic concepts such as

• Through the study of short stories
• Plays
• Media texts
• Nonfiction
• Students develop practical reading
• Writing strategies,
• with a focus on clear expression,
• Persuasive writing
• Comprehension.

The course emphasizes application-based learning, preparing students for college programs and real-world communication demands.

Unit 1: Practical Writing Skills
Students develop core writing competencies through structured tasks.
Lessons include:

• Types of Essay Writing
• Understanding Audience and Purpose
• Developing a Topic and Thesis
• Formal vs. Informal Language
• Methods of Development and Organizational Patterns
• Introductions and Conclusions
• Concise Writing and Research Basics

Unit 2: Shakespearean Drama – Hamlet
Students study Shakespeare’s Hamlet with a focus on comprehension and analysis.
Lessons include:

• Introduction to Hamlet
• Act-by-Act Reading (Acts I–V)
• Plot Summaries and Character Discussions
• Understanding Themes and Motifs
• Literary Devices in the Play
• Modern Interpretations and Relevance

Unit 3: Media Literacy and Advertising
This unit focuses on analyzing and creating media messages.
Lessons include:

• Introduction to Media and its Influence
• Advertisements and Target Audiences
• Persuasive Language and Visuals
• The Art of Persuasion
• Advertising Techniques and Rhetorical Strategies
• Deconstructing Real Ads

Unit 4: Novel Study – The Great Gatsby
Students explore literary themes and critical reading skills through novel analysis.
Lessons include:

• Introduction to the Novel and Context
• Chapter-by-Chapter Reading (Ch. 1–9)
• Character Analysis and Literary Themes
• Symbolism and the American Dream
• Discussion and Reflection Activities

Unit 5: Final Evaluation
Students apply their reading and writing skills in two summative evaluations.
Lessons include:

• Culminating Assignment
• Final Exam

• 70% of the final grade is based on coursework, including:
  • Short essays, paragraph writing, and grammar practice
  • Comprehension quizzes and media critiques
  • Creative advertising projects
  • Thematic reflections and character studies
• 30% of the final grade is based on final evaluations:
  • 10% Culminating literary or media-based assignment
  • 20% Final written exam

All assessments follow Ontario curriculum standards and emphasize clarity, critical thinking, and workplace-ready communication skills Industry-Standard Too