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Ensure Your Very Best English 30-1 Exam Mark
Sharpen your analysis. Strengthen your Response.
We'll help you step into the ELA 30-1 exam with confidence.
January Diploma Exams are cancelled. In-person Diploma Prep for this course returns in June 2026 (schedule to be released in January). To start now, take our Full Review program online.
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Schedule
| Class 1 | May 30 Sat | 9:00am - 3:30pm | Small Hall |
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| Class 2 | May 31 Sun | 9:00am - 3:30pm | Small Hall |
Full PDF Schedule for South Calgary | SAIT
Online Q&A Part A: Written Response - Jun 5 Fri 6:45pm - 9:30pm
Online Q&A Part B: Reading Comprehension - Jun 14 Sun 6:30pm - 8:30pm
$109 - if this is your 2nd (or 3rd) course chosen
Learn online in the comfort of your own home
Online Option🙋🏻♂️ Teacher Bio
Jeremy Cowan
Jeremy Cowan is part of the great invasion from Saskatchewan, a province from which he escaped for his post-secondary education, which includes degrees in Theology, English, and Education. He teaches the full range of senior English classes. He has experience both in teaching Diploma Preparation courses at Saint Francis and in grading ELA 30-1 Diploma Exams for Alberta Education, which has provided him with direct, common sense approaches to successfully writing the ELA 30-1 Diploma. When not enthusiastically flailing his arms in class or working with the Browns Senior Boys Rugby team, you can find him obsessing over large quantities of meat in his impressive brick smokehouse.
📅 Topics Covered Per Class
Class 1: On day one we'll begin by discussing how to be successful on the written response portion of the English Diploma Exam. Course instructors have marked diplomas for over 20 years and will help students create a clear and executable outline for success. (And quickly dispel any notion that this exam "cannot be studied for")Students dive in with a short story, and apply "close reading of a text" in order to model the type of reading necessary for full comprehension. Students will also analyze examples of successful (and some not so successful) student writing. Next, students will write thesis statements in conjunction with texts they've already seen in class. (Specific content will be analyzed here - students will have the chance to gain fresh perspective on works they studied throughout the year)The day will finish with an examination of past diploma critical essay questions
Class 2: On day two students will extensively review for Part B of the diploma. Instructors have assembled a comprehensive booklet containing hundreds of exemplar reading comprehension / multiple choice diploma-style questions.Students will be shown trends in the types of questions to expect and gain valuable practice in examining texts and applying applicable concepts and definitions
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RTD SOUTH CALGARY
At Canyon Meadows Hall we have two spacious classrooms for a comfortable and quiet learning environment. Snacks are also provided for the first class, and there is a convenience store, Subway, and more nearby.
Students are encouraged to bring water, snacks, along with any notes / notepads / calculators they might use in class.
SAIT English 30-1
Check in at Stan Grad Bldg - Top of 2nd floor escalator
Rock the Diploma courses can also be taken online
Schedule
| Class 1 | Jun 6 Sat | 9:30am - 4:30pm | MB 202 |
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| Class 2 | Jun 7 Sun | 9:30am - 4:30pm | MB 202 |
Full PDF Schedule for South Calgary | SAIT
Online Q&A Part A: Written Response - Jun 5 Fri 6:45pm - 9:30pm
Online Q&A Part B: Reading Comprehension - Jun 14 Sun 6:30pm - 8:30pm
$109 - if this is your 2nd (or 3rd) course chosen
Learn online in the comfort of your own home
Online Option🙋🏻♂️ Teacher Bio
Jeremy Cowan
Jeremy Cowan is part of the great invasion from Saskatchewan, a province from which he escaped for his post-secondary education, which includes degrees in Theology, English, and Education. He teaches the full range of senior English classes. He has experience both in teaching Diploma Preparation courses at Saint Francis and in grading ELA 30-1 Diploma Exams for Alberta Education, which has provided him with direct, common sense approaches to successfully writing the ELA 30-1 Diploma. When not enthusiastically flailing his arms in class or working with the Browns Senior Boys Rugby team, you can find him obsessing over large quantities of meat in his impressive brick smokehouse.
📅 Topics Covered Per Class
Class 1: On day one we'll begin by discussing how to be successful on the written response portion of the English Diploma Exam. Course instructors have marked diplomas for over 20 years and will help students create a clear and executable outline for success. (And quickly dispel any notion that this exam "cannot be studied for")Students dive in with a short story, and apply "close reading of a text" in order to model the type of reading necessary for full comprehension. Students will also analyze examples of successful (and some not so successful) student writing. Next, students will write thesis statements in conjunction with texts they've already seen in class. (Specific content will be analyzed here - students will have the chance to gain fresh perspective on works they studied throughout the year)The day will finish with an examination of past diploma critical essay questions.
Class 2: On day two students will extensively review for Part B of the diploma. Instructors have assembled a comprehensive booklet containing hundreds of exemplar reading comprehension / multiple choice diploma-style questions.Students will be shown trends in the types of questions to expect and gain valuable practice in examining texts and applying applicable concepts and definitions.
📖 Samples
Click here for samples of our course material and instructional content
RTD NORTH/CENTRAL CALGARY
SAIT Polytechnic - Stan Grad Centre
Our SAIT classes are held in the architecturally beautiful Stan Grad Building, which has spacious and comfortable classrooms. On campus students can find a Subway, Tim Hortons, and more.
Students are encouraged to bring water, snacks, along with any notes / notepads / calculators they might use in class.
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Learn from one of our very best and inspiring teachers Paula Parker
| Class 1 | Jun 6 Sat | 9:45am-4:30pm | Robbins - 9-217 |
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| Class 2 | Jun 7 Sun | 9:45am-4:30pm | Robbins - 9-217 |
Online Q&A Part A: Written Response - Jun 5 Fri 6:45pm - 9:30pm
Online Q&A Part B: Reading Comprehension - Jun 14 Sun 6:30pm - 8:30pm
$109 - if this is your 2nd (or 3rd) course chosen
Learn online in the comfort of your own home
Online Option🙋🏻♂️ Teacher Bio
Paula Parker
BEd, BA University of AlbertaEdmonton Catholic School District (over 20 years)
Paula joined us in January 2011 and her student feedback was phenomenal - in fact perhaps the best of any of our instructors. In her words...
I have been enjoying the experience of teaching English 30-1 and 30-2 for the past seventeen years in the Edmonton Catholic School District. Several of these years have been spent at Archbishop O'Leary High School, although I have also taught at Louis St Laurent and Fresh Start earlier on in my teaching career. I am currently teaching at Cardinal Collins High School Academic Centre. Marking diploma exams every year allows me the opportunity to continue the professional development of learning what Alberta Learning is looking for from my students; I can then share this experience with not only my students, but those of you preparing for your English 30/30-2 diplomas that attend our RTD sessions. Our time together will include preparation for both the Part A and Part B portions of the Diploma Exam. Students who have attended Rock the Diploma courses have expressed that our time together definitely benefited them and they felt much more prepared for their exam; establishing that confidence is sometimes half the battle! I look forward to the opportunity to help you prepare for your English diploma.
📅 Topics Covered Per Class
Class 1:On day one we'll begin with the Part A portion of the exam; specifically the PRT (Personal Response to Text) Assignment. Course instructor Paula has marked diplomas for many years and she will help students create a clear and executable step by step outline for success; and quickly dispel any notion that this exam "cannot be studied for". Students will then dive in with a step by step approach for how to best "survive" the Part B portion of the exam - Reading Comprehension. Paula will model the type of reading necessary for full comprehension.
Class 2:To begin, students will revisit the PRT (Personal Response to Text) assignment to be sure questions are answered and students feel prepared for this first assignment. We will take the time to analyze examples of successful (and some not so successful) student writing. Next, students will revisit the reading comprehension portion of the exam, working their way through excerpts, practicing different strategies being critical readers. Finally for the day, we willl break down a clear step by step outline and approach to successfully tackle the second assignment for Part A - the Critical Analytical Response to Literary Text (Essay). We will examine past diploma essay questions and students will prepare the literature they would like to write their essays on.
📖 Samples
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RTD CENTRAL EDMONTON
MacEwan University - Robbins Centre
Our MacEwan classes are held in the architecturally beautiful Robbins Centre, which has spacious and comfortable well-lit classrooms. Across the street there is a Tim Hortons and close by a Subway and other food options.
Students are encouraged to bring water, snacks, along with any notes / notepads / calculators they might use in class.
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English 30-1
Regretfully we've had to cancel this course, due to low enrollment.
You can still use our online ELA 30-1 course to prepare for you exam - this is the same program but has interactive e-learning, videos, and extras online practice.
Use the promo code lethbridge20
for a 20% discount on any online course (just $63.20 per course)
Note that Chemistry 30 (Lethbridge) is still going ahead!
Full Lethbridge PDF Schedule
Learn online in the comfort of your own home
Online Option🙋🏻♂️ Teacher Bio
Paula Parker
BEd, BA University of AlbertaEdmonton Catholic School District (over 20 years)
Paula joined us in January 2011 and her student feedback was phenomenal - in fact perhaps the best of any of our instructors. In her words...
I have been enjoying the experience of teaching English 30-1 and 30-2 for the past seventeen years in the Edmonton Catholic School District. Several of these years have been spent at Archbishop O'Leary High School, although I have also taught at Louis St Laurent and Fresh Start earlier on in my teaching career. I am currently teaching at Cardinal Collins High School Academic Centre. Marking diploma exams every year allows me the opportunity to continue the professional development of learning what Alberta Learning is looking for from my students; I can then share this experience with not only my students, but those of you preparing for your English 30/30-2 diplomas that attend our RTD sessions. Our time together will include preparation for both the Part A and Part B portions of the Diploma Exam. Students who have attended Rock the Diploma courses have expressed that our time together definitely benefited them and they felt much more prepared for their exam; establishing that confidence is sometimes half the battle! I look forward to the opportunity to help you prepare for your English diploma.
📅 Topics Covered Per Class
Class 1:On day one we'll begin with the Part A portion of the exam; specifically the PRT (Personal Response to Text) Assignment. Course instructor Paula has marked diplomas for many years and she will help students create a clear and executable step by step outline for success; and quickly dispel any notion that this exam "cannot be studied for". Students will then dive in with a step by step approach for how to best "survive" the Part B portion of the exam - Reading Comprehension. Paula will model the type of reading necessary for full comprehension.
Class 2:To begin, students will revisit the PRT (Personal Response to Text) assignment to be sure questions are answered and students feel prepared for this first assignment. We will take the time to analyze examples of successful (and some not so successful) student writing. Next, students will revisit the reading comprehension portion of the exam, working their way through excerpts, practicing different strategies being critical readers. Finally for the day, we willl break down a clear step by step outline and approach to successfully tackle the second assignment for Part A - the Critical Analytical Response to Literary Text (Essay). We will examine past diploma essay questions and students will prepare the literature they would like to write their essays on.
📖 Samples
Click here for samples of our course material and instructional content
Lethbridge Polytechnic
Our Lethbridge Polytechnic classes are held in Andrews 1801, which offer spacious, comfortable, and well-lit classroom. The campus provides convenient access to nearby amenities and food options.
Students are encouraged to bring water, snacks, along with any notes / notepads / calculators they might use in class.
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