A course of study developing the skills of interpreting poetry and novels with particular emphasis on concepts of individuality and social responsibility. The students will also study reading and writing skills to support preparation for examinations.

Activities in class will be content driven and the methods in which the content is studied will be wide ranging from teacher centered lecture style classes, to group activities, to individual research and study activities.

Typically the content studied each term will be centered on English in use (in literature, poetry and informational texts) along with supplementary components of vocabulary building and grammar skill building.

Assessment in the class will consist of both formative and summative assessment; formal and informal. Students’ skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening will each be assessed each term through written essays, tests, presentations and participation in group discussions and activities.

Make sure that you that you keep track of what happens in the books you are studying. Study hard and enjoy your reading!