The 45 competencies set for Grade 11 English, and every one has lessons behind it.
Purpose, Tone, and Structure in Communication
6 competencies
Determine how language and tone are used purposefully in discussing a variety of personal, interpersonal, social, and cultural topics.
Use language, tone, and structure appropriately for audience, purpose, and context in discussing a variety of personal, interpersonal, social, and cultural topics.
Compose well-structured personal, interpersonal, social, and cultural communication, showing awareness of audience and purpose.
Employ language and structure appropriately and effectively for a variety of purposes.
Describe processes of interpretation, engagement, and expression used for communication in personal, interpersonal, social, and cultural contexts.
Analyze the content and intent of personal, interpersonal, social, and cultural communication.
Self-Reflection and Digital Presence
2 competencies
Engage in intrapersonal communication to reflect on learning and experiences, set goals, and establish an online presence while safeguarding privacy.
Review one’s participation in personal, interpersonal, social, and cultural communication, identifying strengths and areas for growth to improve communicative competence, personal effectiveness, and inclusive, ethical communication.
Conversation Skills and Nonverbal Communication
2 competencies
Use politeness markers and conversation management signals and strategies.
Use appropriate non-verbal strategies to enhance the quality of personal, interpersonal, social, and cultural conversation.
Critical Reading of Public, Media, and Cultural Texts
5 competencies
Extract main points from spoken, written, and multimodal texts.
Identify main messages, implied meanings, and biases in public, civic, or culturally significant communication events.
Recognize underlying attitudes, assumptions, or perspectives related to social or cultural topics in various culturally significant communication events.
Use critical listening, reading, and viewing strategies, including cultural awareness and sensitivity, to interpret various forms of literary, media, and digital communication.
Compose critical reviews of culturally significant texts.
Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusive Communication
5 competencies
Compose public-facing texts that promote inclusivity, equity, or social awareness.
Construct coherent arguments or narratives that reflect understanding of social responsibility, diversity, and shared values.
Use culturally appropriate verbal and non-verbal strategies to communicate effectively in navigating diverse social and cultural settings.
Demonstrate sensitivity to social roles, group dynamics, and cultural identities in face-to-face and online interactions.
Describe how cultural awareness and sensitivity influence processes of interpretation, engagement, and expression in diverse social contexts.
Academic and Technical Texts
5 competencies
Identify how content, structure, and language of spoken, written, and multimodal academic and technical texts are shaped by audience, purpose, and context.
Use critical listening, reading, and viewing strategies in comprehending academic and technical texts.
Employ appropriate strategies in understanding unfamiliar vocabulary, including specialized terminology.
Use language, tone, and structure appropriately for audience, purpose, and context in discussing a variety of academic and technical topics.
Describe processes of interpretation, engagement, and expression used for communication in academic and training contexts.
Data, Procedures, and Text Condensation
3 competencies
Interpret data represented in multimodal forms.
Follow procedures, instructions, or processes in spoken, written, or multimodal forms to successfully achieve outcomes.
Condense spoken, written, or multimodal texts into diagrams, charts, outline, summary, synopsis, or paraphrase.
Academic Discussion and Collaboration
3 competencies
Participate constructively in academic or technical lectures, presentations, or discussions by formulating and asking questions, providing feedback, and responding appropriately.
Collaborate on academic and technical tasks to leverage individual knowledge and skills and optimize common goals.
Review one’s readiness to participate in academic and technical communication, identifying strengths and areas for growth to improve performance and shape life-long learning.
Academic and Technical Writing
3 competencies
Compose well-structured academic and technical texts, showing awareness of audience and purpose.
Explain concepts using appropriate academic and technical vocabulary and language, and multimodal representations.
Employ ethical considerations in producing extended spoken, written, or multimodal academic and technical texts.
Workplace and Professional Communication
5 competencies
Identify how content, structure, and language of spoken, written, and multimodal workplace and professional communication are shaped by audience, purpose, and context.
Listen actively to workplace and professional communication to take accurate, well-organized notes for future reference and task completion.
Use language, tone, and structure appropriately for audience, purpose, and context in discussing workplace and professional matters.
Use appropriate conventions and concise language to deliver effective workplace and professional communication.
Describe processes of interpretation, engagement, and expression used for communication in professional and workplace contexts.
Workplace Interaction and Collaboration
3 competencies
Participate constructively in workplace and professional communication by formulating and asking questions, providing feedback, and responding appropriately.
Collaborate on workplace and professional tasks to leverage individual knowledge and skills, and optimize common goals.
Review one’s readiness to participate in professional and workplace communication, identifying strengths and areas for sustained career growth.
Professional Profiles, Résumés, and Applications
3 competencies
Compose well-structured workplace and professional communication, showing awareness of audience and purpose.
Produce professional profiles tailored for purpose and audience.
Produce professional profiles, resumés, and job and college applications, tailored for purpose and audience.
