Alberta Education Notes:
- Minimum requirement for an Alberta High School Diploma is English 30-1 or English 30-2.
- Students require English 30-1 for most post-secondary study or schools
 | English Language Arts English 10-1, 20-1, 30-1 (5 credits each) This three-year program concentrates on critical analysis and the six communication skills: speaking, writing, reading, listening, viewing and representing. Students will study extended texts such as a novel, feature film, modern or Shakespearean play, a variety of poetry, short stories, visual and multimedia texts, essays and nonfiction. They will create a variety of responses both personal and analytical, using a variety of forms including narrative, informative and persuasive. English 10-2, 20-2, 30-2 (5 credits each) This three-year program runs concurrent to the 10-1, 20-1, 30-1 stream but focuses on literacy and practical expression. Students will create a variety of responses both personal (to texts and contexts) and critical/analytical (literature, other print and non-print texts and contexts). Students will use a variety of forms including narrative (factual and fictional), informative and persuasive. They will also respond through poetry and oral/visual/multimedia presentation. Advanced Placement English – 10AP, 20AP, 30AP (5 credits each) The AP program offers university level courses and exams for High School students. Students taking AP should be motivated and willing to extend themselves, develop strong work habits, and be engaged. It should be noted that students in Advanced Placement complete both an international standard exam and a provincial standard exam in their grade 12 year. |
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