English as a Second Language (Level 4)

ESLDO helps students further develop English language proficiency for academic success and everyday communication.

The course emphasizes literary analysis, writing in a variety of forms, and effective oral communication.

• Students engage with myths
• Classic drama
• Canadian topics
• Enhancing their cultural understanding
• Critical thinking abilities.

Unit 1: Myths and Cultural Stories
Students explore traditional myths and their themes while building reading comprehension.
Lessons include:

• Introduction to Greek Mythology
• The Myth of Uranus
• The Myth of Prometheus
• Pandora’s Box
• Demeter and Midas
• Eros and Psyche
• Daedalus
• Orpheus
• Echo and Narcissus
• Theseus and Perseus

Unit 2: Drama and Shakespeare
This unit focuses on understanding and analyzing a classic play.
Lessons include:

• Introduction to Romeo and Juliet
• Act I
• Act II
• Act III
• Act IV
• Act V

Unit 3: Writing Skills and Essay Development
Students strengthen their writing through structured practice.
Lessons include:

• Root Words, Prefixes & Suffixes
• Sentence Structures
• Paragraph Writing & Essay Structure
• Narrative Writing and Essays
• Descriptive Writing and Essays
• Expository Writing and Essays
• Persuasive Writing and Essays

Unit 4: Canadian Culture and Practical English
This unit explores life in Canada and essential communication skills.
Lessons include:

• Course Introduction
• Money Spending & Banking
• Health in Canada
• The Weather & Environment
• Leisure Time Activities
• The Community and School
• Being Canadian
• Canadian History
• Canadian Diversity & Indigenous People
• Goal Setting

• 70% of the final grade is based on coursework, and assignments.
  • Literary response journals and reading comprehension tasks
  • Structured essays and narrative writing
  • Oral presentations and role plays
  • Canadian culture research assignments
  • Quizzes and grammar activities
• 30% of the final grade is based on final evaluations:
  • 10% Culminating portfolio (written works, media responses, presentations)
  • 20% Final exam assessing comprehension, writing, and communication

All assessments follow Ontario curriculum standards and are designed to strengthen students’ academic English skills and prepare them for further studies and participation in Canadian society