British Columbia English Curriculum
Aligned to the BC Curriculum and built for the Foundation Skills Assessment.
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Elementary School English
Reading, writing, and communication skills from Kindergarten through Grade 5.
Kindergarten English Language Arts
Concepts of print, phonemic awareness, and story structure for kindergarten.
Grade 1 English Language Arts
Phonemic awareness, story elements, and writing for Grade 1.
Grade 2 English Language Arts
Story elements, text features, and writing processes for Grade 2 English.
Grade 3 English Language Arts
Story elements, text features, and writing processes for Grade 3 English.
Grade 4 English Language Arts
Literary elements, text features, and writing processes for Grade 4 English.
Grade 5 English Language Arts
Literary elements, genres, and writing processes for Grade 5 English.
Middle School English
Literary response, writing forms, and language study across Grades 6 to 8.
Grade 6 English Language Arts
Literary elements, persuasion techniques, and writing processes for Grade 6 English.
Grade 7 English Language Arts
Literary elements, argument, and writing processes for Grade 7 English.
Grade 8 English Language Arts
Literary elements, writing processes, and language conventions for Grade 8 English.
High School English
Composition, Literary Studies, Creative Writing, and English Studies through Grade 12.
Grade 9 English Language Arts
Literary devices, rhetorical strategies, and multi-paragraph writing for Grade 9 English.
Composition 10
Narrative structures, elements of style, and literary devices for BC Grade 10 English.
Creative Writing 10
Narrative structures, elements of style, and literary devices for BC Grade 10 English.
Literary Studies 10
Narrative structures, elements of style, and literary devices for BC Grade 10 English.
New Media 10
Literary elements, narrative structures, and elements of style for BC Grade 10 English.
Spoken Language 10
First Peoples oral traditions, narrative structures, and literary elements for BC Grade 10 English.
Composition 11
First Peoples texts, literary devices, and writing processes for BC Grade 11 English.
Creative Writing 11
First Peoples texts, literary elements, and writing processes for BC Grade 11 English.
Literary Studies 11
First Peoples texts, literary devices, and writing processes for BC Grade 11 English.
New Media 11
First Peoples narratives, literary devices, and multimodal strategies for BC Grade 11 English.
English First Peoples 12
First Peoples texts, oral traditions, and rhetorical devices in BC Grade 12 English.
English Studies 12
First Peoples texts, narrative structures, and elements of style for BC Grade 12 English.
Aligned with the British Columbia BC Curriculum
Every lesson is organized around the BC Curriculum's Big Ideas, Curricular Competencies, and Content, matching the pacing students follow in BC classrooms.
- Mapped to BC Curriculum standards, grade by grade
- Foundation Skills Assessment review built into every grade
- Unlimited practice with step-by-step worked solutions
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About the British Columbia English Curriculum
How the BC Curriculum Works
BC sets its own English standards through the BC Curriculum, organized around Big Ideas, Curricular Competencies, and Content at every grade level.
How British Columbia Differs
BC separates high school English into distinct elective courses - Composition, Literary Studies, Creative Writing, New Media, and Spoken Language - rather than a single integrated course.
How British Columbia English Progresses
Students build reading and writing foundations from Kindergarten through Grade 9, then choose specialized courses in Grades 10 to 12 based on their interests.
How British Columbia Assesses English
BC measures English skills through the Foundation Skills Assessment in Grades 4 and 7, and Graduation Assessments for students completing the senior years.
Common Questions from British Columbia Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for British Columbia English?
StudyPug covers British Columbia English from Kindergarten through Grade 12, including the Grade 10 and 11 elective courses and Grade 12 English Studies.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade for Kindergarten through Grade 9, or select the specific course name - such as Literary Studies 10 or Composition 11 - for the high school years.
Does StudyPug help with the Foundation Skills Assessment?
Yes. Lessons in Grades 4 and 7 are organized around the skills covered by the Foundation Skills Assessment, based on real exams, so students practice what is tested.
Does the order of lessons match what my child's school teaches?
Lessons follow the BC Curriculum sequence and Big Ideas for each grade, so the topics appear in the same order students encounter them in the classroom.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and BC Curriculum standard and can be worked through at the student's own pace, making them a good fit for home learning.
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