The purpose of this course is to provide English 1 students, using texts of high complexity, integrated language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for college and career preparation and readiness. This content should include but is not limited to; active reading of varied texts for what they say explicitly, as well as the logical inferences that can be drawn, analysis of literature, writing for varied purposes, and collaboration amongst peers.

Cambridge IGCSE First Language English is designed for learners whose first language is English. Cambridge IGCSE First Language English learners develop the ability to communicate clearly, accurately, and effectively in both speech and writing. They learn how to employ a wide ranging vocabulary, use correct grammar, spelling and punctuation, and develop a personal style and an awareness of the audience being addressed. Learners are also encouraged to read widely, both for their own enjoyment and to further their awareness of the ways in which English can be used. Cambridge IGCSE First Language English also develops more general analysis and communication skills such as synthesis, inference, and the ability to order facts and present opinions effectively.

The purpose of this course is to provide grade 10 students, using texts of high complexity, integrated language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for college and career preparation and readiness. This content should include but is not limited to; active reading of varied texts for what they say explicitly, as well as thelogical inferences that can be drawn, analysis of literature, writing for varied purposes, and collaboration amongst peers.

This course consists of a multi-disciplinary curriculum. It encourages students to make crosscurricular links to develop a maturity of thought appropriate to students at this level; and to achieve an understanding and usage of the English language which enables them to express arguments, ideas and opinions in a reflective and academic manner.

The aims of this course are to enable students to develop understanding and use of English language in the context of contemporary topics, encourage and appraise a broad range of topics, develop a wider awareness and knowledge of contemporary issues through reading, develop independent reasoning skills, develop the skills of interpretation, analysis, evaluation and persuasion, develop skills in writing structured and developed arguments, and present reasoned explanations, develop the ability to present a point of view clearly, and consider and reflect upon those of others.

The purpose of this course is to provide grade 12 students, using texts of high complexity, integrated language artsstudy in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for college and career preparation and readiness. The course consists of analysis of literature and informational texts from varied literary periods, effective listening, speaking, and viewing strategies with emphasis on the use of evidence to support or refute a claim in multimedia presentations, class discussions, and extended text discussions.

This course will provide learners with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to produce writing to specific briefs and for given audiences. They will also gain further knowledge and understanding of international poetry, prose and drama. Learners will be able to practice sustained, accurate, fluent and consistent writing. They will produce informed responses, appropriate to the specific form, style, context and audience. Learners will study two texts in preparation for the Literature component. This will further develop their skills of analysis and interpretation and encourage a personal response to the texts studied. Learners will explore the conventions of genres of texts and the contexts in which works have been written, read and received. These are highly transferable skills and can help learners in other subject areas, as well as equipping them for higher education and/or employment.

This course will provide learners with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to produce writing to specific briefs and for given audiences. They will also gain further knowledge and understanding of international poetry, prose, and drama. Learners will be able to practice sustained, accurate, fluent and consistent writing. They will produce informed responses, appropriate to the specific form, style, context and audience. Learners will study two texts in preparation for the Literature component. This will further develop their skills of analysis and interpretation and encourage a personal response to the texts studied. Learners will explore the conventions of genres of texts and the contexts in which works have been written, read, and received. These are highly transferable skills and can help learners in other subject areas, as well as equipping them for higher education and/or employment.

Students that score a level 1 on the FAST Reading exam will be placed in Intensive Reading. This course is designed for students reading below grade level. The course includes foundational skill standards to be used until a student has mastered the standard. The purpose of this course is to provide instruction that enables students to accelerate the development of reading and writing skills andto strengthen those skills, so they can successfully read and write grade level text independently. Instruction emphasizes reading comprehension, writing fluency, and vocabulary study using a variety of literary and informational texts encompassing a broad range of text structures, genres, and levels of complexity.

The purpose of this course is to enable students who are native speakers of languages other than English to develop proficient listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the English language. Emphasis will be on acquisition of integrated English communication skills in a wide range of content and activities using texts of high complexity to ensure college and career preparation and readiness.

The purpose of this course is to enable students who are native speakers of languages other than English to develop proficient listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the English language. Emphasis will be on acquisition of integrated English communication skills in a wide range of content and activities using texts of high complexity to ensure college and career preparation and readiness.

The purpose of this course is to enable students who are native speakers of languages other than English to develop proficient listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the English language. Emphasis will be on acquisition of integrated English communication skills in a wide range of content and activities using texts of high complexity to ensure college and career preparation and readiness.