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Ensure Your Very Best English 30-2 Exam Mark
See concepts more clearly and build your exam writing confidence.
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· Outstanding teachers
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
Sharpen your ELA skills in a small class setting, with an amazing teacher Alison Pinnow.
| Class 1 | Jun 06 Sat | 10:00am - 3:30pm | MB 212 |
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| Class 2 | Jun 07 Sun | 10:00am - 3:30pm | MB 212 |
See Full Schedule for North Calgary
Online Q&A Part A: Written Response - Jun 5 Fri 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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
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 5 Fri | 5:00pm - 9:30pm | 9-217 |
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| Class 2 | Jun 7 Sun | 9:45am - 4:30pm | 9-217 |
See Full Schedule for EDMONTON
Online Q&A Part A: Written Response - Jun 5 Fri 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
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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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