ENG3U English – Grade 11 (University)

ENG3U online is one of over 160 secondary school courses that Blyth Academy Online offers.

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PREREQUISITE: English, Grade 10, Academic

GRADE: 11 (University)

AVAILABILITY: Full-time – All Campuses, Part-time – All Campuses, Private – All campuses, International Summers Programs, Blyth Academy Online

THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM: English

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Summer School sessions begin in July & August
Summer School 2021

ENG3U Course Overview

ENG3U online emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyze challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures, as well as a range of informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices appropriately and effectively. ENG3U online is intended to prepare students for the compulsory grade 12 university or college preparation course. Whether taken online or in-person on campus, this course will give students communication and critical thinking skills that are important for continued English education as well as academics and life in general. Both online and in-person offerings follow the same curriculum.

ENG3U Course Outline

Below is a course outline created by Blyth Academy for college preparatory studies in English. This course outline is the same, whether the course is taken online or in-person. ENG3U is divided into four units: short stories and non-fiction with a focus on literary elements; a study of “The Catcher in the Rye;” a study of “Macbeth;” and the study of a contemporary novel, “A Complicated Kindness.” The four units cover the basic foundation of literature, novels, Elizabethan drama, and contemporary novels, providing a broad survey of classic and modern literature.

Take a closer look at the details of the four units in this course and read more about how each unit’s essential question relates to what students will learn. The units in ENG3U will provide a solid foundation for future coursework in English and skills in communication that are relevant for all coursework as students graduate from high school and move on to college.

Short Stories and Non Fiction: UNIT ONE

Essential Question: How do literary elements contribute to written works?
  • In this unit, students will be introduced to the major terms and concepts that will build the foundation for this course. Within the unit, students will be examining a variety of short stories and non-fiction pieces using a variety of mediums and media styles.

Novel Study - The Catcher in the Rye: UNIT TWO

Essential Question: How do we use context clues to determine or clarify meaning?
  • In this unit, students will examine J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye. Students will focus on theme, character development and point of view. Though the novel was written seventy years ago, the messages and issues are still extremely relevant. Students will explore issues and challenges the protagonist faces, including family relationships, personal faith and the death of loved ones. Students will also learn about formal essay writing and apply this knowledge in a working essay submission.

Elizabethan Drama - Macbeth: UNIT THREE

Essential Question: What is the definition of a tragic hero?
  • In this unit, students will examine William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. They will explore the definition of a tragic hero, different types of conflict and the dramatic purpose of a scene. While studying these elements, students will continue to work on literary analysis, oral communication and presentation skills.

Contemporary Novel - A Complicated Kindness: UNIT FOUR

Essential Question: What can the experiences of others teach us about ourselves?
  • In this unit, students will be working with the winner of the Governor General’s award, A Complicated Kindness written by Miriam Toews. This Canadian novel explores the life of Mennonite teenager Nomi Nickel while she struggles to find her place in life. This is an Independent Study. As students read the novel, they will be expected to compile annotated notes. They will be expected to explore the novel’s plot, themes, conflicts and symbolic elements while they continue to develop their written and oral communication skills through the included assessments.

Grading Rubric

  • Below is a grading rubric that breaks down the coursework’s various components and how they are weighted to determine final grades. This grading rubric is the same whether the course is taken online or in-person on campus.
  • Students will receive their final grade for this course about four days after the exam is completed; however, timing may vary depending on how much work the student has submitted toward the end of the course. All coursework is due before students take the final exam, and turning work in promptly ensures prompt receipt of your grade.
  • The final exam will be 30% of the final grade. Review the scheduling requirements and other details for the final proctored exam.

FINAL EXAM (Proctored)

30% of Final Grade
  • This exam is the final evaluation of ENG3U online. Students need to arrange their final exam 10 days in advance. All coursework should be completed and submitted before writing the final exam, please be advised that once the exam is written, any outstanding coursework will be given a grade of zero. The exam will be two hours.
  • Please consult our Frequently Asked Questions Page or the Exam section within your course for details on exam proctoring options.

Report Cards

  • Both the home school and the student will receive report cards. For convenience, students will receive grades via email.
  • Report cards are generated and processed within two business days after the instructor has submitted your final grade. Report cards are mailed by standard mail via Canada Post to the student’s home school. Mailing may take one to two weeks. Students will receive digital copies of their report cards by email.
  • Learn More about Blyth Academy’s 11 locations across Ontario and self-paced Blyth Academy Online by booking an informational session. With small class sizes, engaging teachers, Blythe Academy offers in-person and online courses focusing on individualized learning for grades four through 12.
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Though our physical doors remain temporarily closed, the minds of our students stay open. Summer classes are continuing to meet on their regular daily schedules, in virtual classrooms with face-to-face instruction and peer interaction.  The Blyth Academy model of small class sizes, flexible scheduling and individualized approach have enabled us to remain faithful to our standards. Our commitment to ongoing and meaningful communication between school, teachers, students and families has been critical to this effort.

Although our students have transitioned into summer mode and COVID-19 restrictions have begun to loosen, we are looking ahead to what September will hold for our campuses and families.
We want to be clear - our preference and our priority is to get students back to our campuses, but we must ensure this is done in a safe and effective way. While we await official guidance from Public Health and the Ministry of Education, a "return to school" task force has been hard at work putting concrete operational plans in place for all likely scenarios. This includes a full return to campus with safeguards, a blended model of virtual and in-campus learning and the continuation of fully virtual classrooms. All scenarios will provide robust learning and live, daily instruction and interaction with teachers and peers. 
With ten campuses across Ontario, we realize that each one of our schools is a unique space and community. We will be implementing across-the-board policies on hand washing, facility cleaning and social distancing measures. Each school is also prepared to pivot individually based on the guidance of local health authorities and to best serve students and families. 
Our recent survey showed that over 80 per cent of Blyth Academy families are eager to return to campuses, and we are hard at work to prepare for this day. As September's scenario becomes clearer and more information becomes available, we will continue to communicate. 

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