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English, Grade 10, Academic (ENG2D)
$449.00
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Course Description For English, Grade 10, Academic (ENG2D)
Summary Of Units And Timelines For English, Grade 10, Academic (ENG2D)
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the ENG2D course profile.
| Unit | Title | Expectations Summary | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Short Stories | Read widely and analyze short fiction. Then, complete writing tasks and craft an original short story using imagination and structure. | 25 Hours |
| 2 | Poetry | Study poetic forms and devices (stanzas, rhyme, imagery). Also, write your own poems and finish with a poetry anthology. | 20 Hours |
| 3 | Shakespeare Drama | Explore Shakespeare’s work and key drama terms while analyzing themes and structure. Oral communication is emphasized through readings and presentations. | 25 Hours |
| 4 | Novel Study | Use literary terminology to analyze an assigned novel. In addition, research context, practise citations, and avoid plagiarism in written work. | 25 Hours |
| 5 | Media and Culminating Unit | Study media forms and create media products such as a tabloid, newscast, magazine, or storyboard. Focus on the relationship between form and content. | 15 Hours |
| Total | Course Total | Total instructional time for ENG2D. | 110 Hours |
What You Will Learn – Curriculum Expectations
- Read a wide range of short stories and analyze themes, plot, and character.
- Write responses and analytical paragraphs using evidence from the text.
- Create an original short story using structure, voice, and imagination.
- Time: 25 Hours
- Study poetic devices such as stanzas, rhyme scheme, imagery, and sound.
- Explore different forms of poetry and how poets engage the reader’s senses.
- Write original poems, practise reading aloud, and build presentation skills.
- Complete a final poetry anthology.
- Time: 20 Hours
- Learn about Shakespeare’s life and the purpose of drama as tragedy or comedy.
- Analyze themes, structure, and key features of the play through guided study.
- Use drama terminology such as allusion, dramatic irony, soliloquy, aside, and iambic pentameter.
- Strengthen oral communication through listening tasks, dramatic readings, and short presentations.
- Time: 25 Hours
- Analyze an assigned novel using literary terms (theme, setting, conflict, plot, purpose).
- Use discussion, homework, and presentations to deepen understanding of the text.
- Explore historical and socio-cultural context through research tasks.
- Practise correct citation, acknowledge sources, and avoid plagiarism.
- Time: 25 Hours
- Study how media form and content work together to communicate meaning.
- Create a media product (tabloid, newscast, magazine, or storyboard/script plan).
- Use planning, drafting, and revision to improve clarity and impact.
- Time: 15 Hours
- Total Course Hours: 110 Hours
- 70% - Term Work (assignments, quizzes, tests, presentations, projects)
- 30% - Final Evaluation (summative + exam)
- Knowledge & Understanding - 25%
- Thinking - 25%
- Communication - 25%
- Application - 25%
- Teacher-led instruction, class discussion, and guided reading activities
- Writing workshops, peer feedback, and conferencing
- Group work, presentations, and oral communication practice
- Research tasks with a focus on credible sources and citation skills
- Course readings (short stories, poems, drama, and an assigned novel)
- Teacher-provided notes, handouts, and writing supports
- Online research tools and library resources for context and inquiry
Ontario Ministry Guidelines: 110-Hour Course Requirement
Please be aware that, as per Ministry guidelines, CanSTEM Education has a mandatory minimum requirement of 2 weeks enrolment for students to be eligible for a midterm report card and 4 weeks enrolment to be eligible for a final report card. This 110-hour requirement ensures that students receive a standardized amount of learning time for each credit they earn. The 110 hours typically include planned learning activities, excluding homework, designed to achieve the course’s curriculum expectations, according to the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
ENG2D is a Grade 10 English course at an Academic preparation level.
2D refers to the Grade level of the courses and the pathway. 2 means it is a grade 10 course and D means it is an academic preparation course.
Prerequisite: English Grade 9, Academic
At CanSTEM Education you can complete a high school credit courses as quickly as 4 weeks, or take as long as 6 months.
Yes, we can send the marks for your online courses directly to OUAC, OCAS, your home, and to your day school.
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