English Language Arts 10
English Language Arts (ELA) supports students in building strong communication, critical thinking, and creative expression skills. Students can choose from a wide range of course combinations to suit their interests and learning styles. Pathways Academy's library of resources offers a diverse array of options to customize learning for each student. We offer novel studies, comprehensive writing program, and subscriptions to build the foundation for academic success.
In Grade 10, students must choose two of the courses below to meet the 4-credit requirement for English 10.
| Courses | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Composition 10 | In this course, students create coherent, purposeful compositions. Students will be encouraged to develop their abilities through the processes of drafting, reflecting, and revising.The course builds students’ writing abilities by introducing them to varied structures, forms, and styles of compositions. | 2 |
| Creative Writing 10 | Creative Writing is designed for students who have an interest in creative expression through language. The course provides students opportunities to build their writing skills through the exploration of creative writing in a range of genres. Some activities for writing may include short stories, poetry, scripts and songs. | 2 |
| Spoken Language 10 | This area of study allows students to study English composition from the perspective of spoken compositions such songs, speeches, and oral storytelling. This area of choice will provide students with opportunities for performance and public speaking. | 2 |
| New Media 10 | New Media allows students to study English composition from the perspective contemporary technologies. Areas of exploration may include blogging, writing for the web, writing for social media, gaming, and podcasting. This area of choice provides students with opportunities to think about the use of new media and its effects on individuals and society as a whole. | 2 |
| Literary Studies 10 | This course allows students to delve more deeply into literature as they explore specific themes, periods, authors, or areas of the world through literary works in a variety of media. Teachers will guide students in finding their focus and resources to support their learning. | 2 |
| EFP Literary Studies 10 | In this course, students explore authentic First Peoples texts and stories. | 2 |
| EFP New Media 10 | Students will explore the use of modern technology for storytelling, advocacy, and highlighting of First Peoples issues. | 2 |
| EFP Spoken Language 10 | This course allows students to delve deeply into First Peoples oral texts, including storytelling practices and knowledge sharing protocol. | 2 |
| EFP Writing 10 | In this course, students will explore authentic First Peoples texts and develop their writing skills for use in advocacy and knowledge sharing. | 2 |
Last update on 2025-07-28 by Tristan Bannister.