Curriculum Coordinator and Learning Strategist

Dr. Veronika Brejkaln

PhD, M.A, BA.

ENG4U

Grade 12

University Preparation

English

Find additional course details below, including delivery format, course availability, course duration, prerequisite, tuition fee, hardware/software requirements, etc.

ENG4U

Grade 12

University Preparation

English

Find additional course details below, including delivery format, course availability, course duration, prerequisite, tuition fee, hardware/software requirements, etc.

Course Details

Course Code

ENG4U

Course Name

English

Grade

Grade 12

Course Type

University Preparation

Format

Asynchronous Delivery

Prerequisite

Grade 11 English, University Preparation

Tuition Fee

$500.00

Course Duration

At Your Own Pace (4 weeks to 12 months)

Credit Value

1.0

Availability

Start Anytime

Course Reviser/Developer

Dr. Karen McCloskey

Latest Revision Date

October 2025

Curriculum

ENG4U – The Ontario Curriculum, English, Grades 11 and 12, 2007 (Revised)

Course Description, Unit Overview, Timeline

This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures; interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using academic language coherently and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for university, college, or the workplace. Prerequisite: Grade 11 English, University Preparation

Outlined below is a description of each unit, including what students will learn and the recommended hours for completion.

Unit Title & Description

Time Allocated

Unit 1: Exploring Identity

In this unit, you explore what shapes your identity, including your background, experiences, and personal values. You examine how identity is represented in The Marrow Thieves and participate in discussions and activities that help you understand your own story and the stories of those around you. You also express your identity through reflective writing and a short digital storytelling project.

13 Hours

Unit 2: Understanding Perspectives

In this unit, you investigate how different perspectives shape meaning. Through The Marrow Thieves, news pieces, virtual scenarios, and guided analysis, you learn to identify bias, examine arguments, and understand how viewpoint influences interpretation. You communicate your ideas through analytical writing, discussions, and reflection.

13 Hours

Unit 3: Social Issues in Literature

In this unit, you explore how literature highlights real-world social issues. Using The Marrow Thieves and contemporary news examples, you analyze how writers present challenges faced by communities and individuals. You also practice revising your own writing for clarity and impact, developing your ability to communicate about social issues through both written and visual texts.

13 Hours

Unit 4: Storytelling Techniques

In this unit, you explore how stories are crafted and why they hold power. Through The Marrow Thieves and selected short films, you analyze narrative techniques such as plot, character development, setting, point of view, and literary devices. You experiment with these techniques in your own creative writing and reflect on how storytellers shape meaning for their audiences.

13 Hours

Unit 5: The Power of Language

In this unit, you study how language can persuade, inspire, and influence. You examine famous speeches, persuasive writing, and later sections of The Marrow Thieves to see how authors and speakers use rhetorical strategies to strengthen their message. You apply these techniques in your own persuasive writing and speaking.

13 Hours

Unit 6: Visual and Digital Literacy

In this unit, you explore how images communicate ideas and emotions. Through Persepolis and other visual media, you study visual grammar, propaganda, satire, and digital storytelling. You create your own visual narrative using digital tools and reflect on how visual techniques influence understanding.

15 Hours

Unit 7: Comparative Literature

In this unit, you compare themes, characters, and ideas across different texts and media. You study Hamlet alongside The Marrow Thieves, examining how each text approaches similar issues from different perspectives. You also explore visual interpretations of key scenes to support your comparative analysis.

15 Hours

Culminating Task: Digital Magazine

You create a digital magazine that brings together your strongest work from the course, showing your growth as a thinker, writer, and communicator.

13 Hours

Final Exam

You complete a cumulative exam that demonstrates your ability to analyze, compare, and communicate effectively using the skills developed throughout the course.

2 Hours

Total Hours

110 Hours

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Interactive Exercises
- Interactives scattered throughout the course provide opportunities for students to check their knowledge and build their understanding of course content.
Practice Quizzes
- Various practice quizzes throughout the course allow students to develop their mastery of skills and topics and to then apply this knowledge to their assignments.
Scaffolding Writing Assignments
- Scaffolding longer writing assignments with reflection time encourages students to work through the writing process and expects students to plan and revise their writing with feedback at each stage to guide improvement in both the style and content of their writing.
Reading Guides
- Reading Guides provided for the novels encourage students to engage with their chosen text, to develop their own questions and interpretations, and to consider varying perspectives.
Reflective Learning
- Students reflect on their learning, and plan for future growth, by completing private reflections at the end of each unit.

Assessment and Evaluation

A wide variety of assessment and evaluation tools will be used to earn credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma at Royal Ontario Academy including quizzes, tests, projects, essays, journals, and final assessments.

The final exam is a closed book, online test that is proctored and has a time limit. Students may also be required to appear on video for other assessments in certain courses.

All OSSD courses follow a simple evaluation breakdown at our virtual high school:
70% of the grade will be based on evaluations conducted throughout the online course. The remaining 30% of the grade will be based on a final evaluation or exam. This may be a final exam, a final project/report, or a combination of both an exam and a project.

Students will receive two reports per course:

First Mid Term Report: Reflects achievement and development after the first 4 Units.

Final Report: Reflects overall achievement and development for the entire course.

According to Growing Success First Edition, Grades 1 to 12, 2010, the primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning. To ensure that assessment, evaluation, and reporting are valid and reliable, and that they lead to the improvement of learning for all students, Royal Ontario Academy teachers use practices and procedures that:

are fair, transparent, and equitable for all students;
support all students, including those with special education needs, those who are learning the language of instruction (English or French), and those who are First Nation, Métis, or Inuit;
are carefully planned to relate to the curriculum expectations and learning goals and, as much as possible, to the interests, learning styles and preferences, needs, and experiences of all students;
are communicated clearly to students and parents at the beginning of the school year or course and at other appropriate points throughout the school year or course;
are ongoing, varied in nature, and administered over a period of time to provide multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate the full range of their learning;
provide ongoing descriptive feedback that is clear, specific, meaningful, and timely to support improved learning and achievement;
develop students’ self-assessment skills to enable them to assess their own learning, set specific goals, and plan next steps for their learning.

Accommodations and IEP for Students

At Royal Ontario Academy, we believe that all OSSD students can benefit from a more accommodating online learning experience Accommodations allow for increased access to the course, without any changes to the knowledge and skills the student is expected to demonstrate.

An Individual Education Plan (IEP)is a personalized document that outlines a student’s learning needs, as well as the accommodations or services they require to succeed in their courses. At Royal Ontario Academy, our flexible online learning environment already addresses many common accommodation needs, but if a student requires additional support, our Principal is ready to help you!

– Students with Existing IEP: If a student has an existing IEP from another elementary or secondary school, Royal Ontario Academy can implement the listed accommodations, provided they are applicable within our online learning environment. To do so, a copy of the student’s IEP must be submitted to our Principal for review.

– Students Without IEP: If a student requires accommodations but does not currently have an IEP, our Principal will work with the student to assess their learning needs and develop a path forward. In this case, students will need to submit supporting documentation to help determine the appropriate accommodations.

– English Language Learners:– English Language Learners: Students who enroll at Royal Ontario Academy can provide information about their English language proficiency during the registration process. This information helps our teachers and Principal to tailor their teaching strategies and implement accommodations that support English language learners effectively.

For students and parents wishing to submit IEP documentation or request accommodations, please contact our Principal at info@royalontarioacademy.com

Resources Required by the Student

Students have the option to acquire their own reference texts such as a dictionary or thesaurus, but these are readily available online and are not required.

Provided by Royal Ontario Academy Online High School

Online free versions of the following novels:

The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline: Yumpu
Hamlet by William Shakespeare: Folger Shakespeare Library
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi (check for free online versions)

Additional Resources

Autobiographical Essays: Students can explore free autobiographical essays available on websites like the Internet Archive or Project Gutenberg for the unit on exploring identity.
News Articles for Media Analysis: Websites like BBC, CNN, or CBC offer a variety of news articles for free, which can be used for the media analysis journal.
Graphic Novels: For visual and digital literacy, students can explore free graphic novels available on websites like Comic Book Plus or the Digital Comic Museum.
Short Films: For the unit on social issues, websites like YouTube or Vimeo offer a range of free short films on various social topics.
Speeches for Analysis: For the power of language unit, students can access famous speeches on websites like American Rhetoric or TED Talks.

Online Tools

Digital Storytelling Tools: Free tools like Canva, Storybird, and Google Slides can be used for various projects throughout the course.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is ENG4U?
ENG4U is a Grade 12 English course at University Preparation level.

2. What are 4U – (eg: 3M in AWQ3M (ENG4U))
4U for the ENG4U refers to the grade level and the course type. 4 refers to the 12th Grade and the second digit refers to the University Preparation course type.

3. What is the prerequisite for ENG4U?
The prerequisite for English is Grade 11 English, University Preparation

4. How long does it take to complete the ENG4U online course?
The completion of the ENG4U course varies depending on the availability and pace of each student. However, the course can be completed in minimum of 4 weeks to maximum of 12 months.

5. Will my marks be sent directly to OUAC or OCAS?
Yes. We can send your ENG4U online course marks to OUAC (Ontario University’ Application Centre) or OCAS (Ontario College Application Service).

6. How lessons are delivered for the ENG4U?
At Royal Ontario Academy, course learning is asynchronously delivered for the ENG4U in various formats such as videos, question and answers, interactive tools, written notes, simulations, presentations, and external websites/links depending on the subject material of the course.

7. What is the withdrawal policy?
For students registered in Grade 9 and 10 courses, withdrawals can be made at any time and are not recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript (OST).

For students registered in Grade 11 and 12 courses, withdrawals made within 5 days of the issuance of the first (mid-term) report card from Royal Ontario Academy will result in the mark not being recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript (OST). Withdrawals after 5 days of the issuance of the first (mid term) report card will result in a “W” being entered in the “Credit” column of the OST, along with the mark at the time of withdrawal.

8. What is the due date of my course?
Since your course is self-paced, there are no set due dates, allowing you to progress at your own speed. However, please be mindful of any deadlines for university or college applications.

9. Can I earn my OSSD (Ontario secondary school diploma) credits through online courses?
Yes, you can earn your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credits fully online through Royal Ontario Academy. To earn OSSD credits, you will need to complete 30 credits (18 compulsory and 12 optional), pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, and fulfill 40 hours of community involvement.

Price Detail

$500

/ 1 Course

$800

/ 2 Course

$1050

/ 3 Course

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