Students will focus on various writing techniques, oral presentations, grammar, research skills, and the analysis of literary texts. Key standards include narrative writing using diverse techniques, argumentative writing with logical reasoning and evidence, and expository writing that explains information. It emphasizes the importance of feedback for improving writing, the presentation of coherent information, and the application of standard English grammar. Students are also expected to conduct research, create digital presentations, and analyze texts for themes, perspectives, and rhetorical

Same course objectives as English 1. Advanced courses require a greater demand on students through increased academic rigor. Academic rigor is obtained through the application, analysis, evaluation, and creation of complex ideas that are often abstract and multi-faceted. Students are challenged to think and collaborate critically on the content they are learning. Honors level rigor will be achieved by increasing text complexity through text selection, focus on high-level qualitative measures, and complexity of task. Instruction will be structured to give students a deeper understanding of conc

The students will learn to write narratives, argue a position, explain information, and improve writing by considering feedback. They will also present information orally, follow the rules of standard English grammar, conduct research to answer a question, and create digital presentations. Additionally, students will analyze key elements, universal themes, coming of age experiences, and multiple layers of meaning in a literary text. They will also analyze the impact of multiple text structures and the use of features, central ideas of historical American speeches and essays, an author’s choice

or higher in English 1 Same objectives as English 2. Advanced courses require a greater demand on students through increased academic rigor. Academic rigor is obtained through the application, analysis, evaluation, and creation of complex ideas that are often abstract and multi-faceted. Students are challenged to think and collaborate critically on the content they are learning. Honors level rigor will be achieved by increasing text complexity through text selection, focus on high-level qualitative measures, and complexity of task. Instruction will be structured to give students a deeper under

Students will learn to write stories that show different points of view and use techniques to make their writing engaging. They are expected to analyze literature by using clear reasoning and supporting their ideas with evidence from texts. Improving their writing through feedback from teachers and peers is also essential. When presenting information, students should organize their thoughts clearly and provide credible evidence. Additionally, they should evaluate key elements and themes in literature, understand the author's choices, and explore how writers use language to convey meaning. Buil

in English Honors 2 Same objectives as English 3. Advanced courses require a greater demand on students through increased academic rigor. Academic rigor is obtained through the application, analysis, evaluation, and creation of complex ideas that are often abstract and multi-faceted. Students are challenged to think and collaborate critically on the content they are learning. Honors level rigor will be achieved by increasing text complexity through text selection, focus on high-level qualitative measures, and complexity of task. Instruction will be structured to give students a deeper understa

The AP English Language and Composition course emphasizes the development of evidence-based analytic and argumentative writing, alongside rhetorical analysis of nonfiction texts, focusing on the decisions writers make during composition and revision. Students engage in evaluating, synthesizing, and citing research to support their arguments while analyzing various rhetorical elements and their impacts across different disciplines and historical contexts. There are no prerequisites for the course, although students should be capable of understanding college-level texts. The curriculum is struct

Students will gain skills in writing complex narratives, crafting arguments, and analyzing texts. Key standards include writing narratives from multiple perspectives, conducting in-depth analyses of texts, improving writing through feedback, and presenting information orally with effective organization and rhetorical devices. Students are expected to evaluate literary elements, analyze themes and character perspectives, and assess the historical context of poetry. Additional skills focus on research, digital presentation design, and the integration of academic vocabulary. Supporting standards

Same objectives as English 4. Advanced courses require a greater demand on students through increased academic rigor. Academic rigor is obtained through the application, analysis, evaluation, and creation of complex ideas that are often abstract and multi-faceted. Students are challenged to think and collaborate critically on the content they are learning. Honors level rigor will be achieved by increasing text complexity through text selection, focus on high-level qualitative measures, and complexity of task. Instruction will be structured to give students a deeper understanding of conceptual

The AP English Literature and Composition course emphasizes the close reading, analysis, and writing about imaginative literature, including fiction, poetry, and drama from various periods. Students are encouraged to explore the structure, style, themes, and use of figurative language in literary works while engaging in writing assignments such as expository, analytical, and argumentative essays. The course is structured into nine units covering short fiction, poetry, and longer works, allowing teachers to tailor their curricula. Key concepts include character, setting, structure, narration, f

In this course, students will enhance their English comprehension and writing skills by exploring a variety of contemporary topics. They will engage in analyzing diverse opinions and ideas, learning how to construct well-reasoned arguments. Key skills developed include crafting arguments and presenting clear explanations, gaining awareness of current issues, fostering independent reasoning and persuasion abilities, and effectively articulating their viewpoints while reflecting on others'. The Cambridge AICE Diploma is an international pre-university curriculum designed to prepare students for

Cambridge International AS and A Level English Language provides learners with the opportunity to study English language and its use in communication. Learners will be encouraged to respond critically to a wide variety of texts in a range of forms, styles and contexts, and to promote skills of communication, reading, research and analysis. Through their study, learners will develop an ability to read and analyze material, gaining further knowledge and understanding of English language features and issues. Learners will also develop the skills of writing clearly, accurately, creatively and effe