High School: English Department

High School English Curriculum

English Department Learning Expectations

The student will develop analytical thinking by reading, interpreting, and evaluating a variety of literary forms and styles.
The student will develop analytical thinking by responding to literature with insight and personal connection.
The student will develop self-directed learning by setting, monitoring, and evaluating his/her own goals.
The student will develop self-directed learning by accessing information from a variety of sources.
The student will demonstrate effective communication by speaking articulately and effectively and listening actively in both lecture and cooperative group situations.
The student will develop effective communication by demonstrating the ability to write clearly and effectively.
The student will develop effective communication by demonstrating the ability to participate in and be aesthetically aware of the visual and performing arts.
The student will demonstrate quality work by refining, elaborating, and improving performance through process learning.
The student will demonstrate collaborative work by interacting and cooperating with others.

The above document includes the following:

1) School and IBO Mission Statements

2) English Department Expectations

3) Department Syllabus Details

4) Specific Course Overviews--and Common Assessments for each course

5) Assessment Rubrics for each course

6) Common Departmental Resources--including helpful tips for students.

Grades 9 and 10

Click on this link

for an electronic copy our Department's booklet filled with tips, rubrics, and essential concepts for CA's grade 9 and 10 English courses.

Grades 11 and 12

(NOTE: The IB above English A1 page with Mr. Lucas is password protected. Contact Mr. Lucas at klucas@mail.canacad.ac.jp for access.)

Literary and Rhetorical Techniques for CA's English Courses