This two-year, intensive study of English language and literature develops students' analytical abilities and creative powers of expression, both in oral and written communications. It encourages them to be original, independent, critical and logical thinkers, and to appreciate literature as an art form. Students learn techniques to analyze literary passages drawn from prose and poetry, representative of a variety of hitorical literary periods. Various genres, styles, themes and contexts are examined through the analysis of grouped works. Students explore the ongoing forces of human creativity, artistic ingenuity, and cultural diversity that shape and develop literature. Students engage in daily formal and/or informal writing tasks including free writing, response journals, dialectical journals, essays, abstracts, critiques and commentaries. They practice public speaking, engaging in the critical and constructive exchange of ideas through oral presentations, class discussions, panel discussions, as well as formal and/or informal debates.

PreIB or Honors Eng. I and Eng. II

PreIB English is an introductory pair of courses that focus on the prerequisite skills and concepts needed for IB English. PreIB English emphasizes the goals of helping learners to connect with literature, write effectively, and prepare and deliver oral presentations. Students will explore classical and contemporary works of literature from our nation and the world. Major literary works representing various genres, authors, and historical periods will be emphasized. Composition instruction will focus on writing as an essential way to develop, clarify, and communicate ideas in persuasive, expository, literary, and expressive discourse. Vocabulary study will include the Latin and Greek influences on the English language. Students who successfully complete the PreIB courses will be prepared for the rigorous academic demands of IB English Higher Level program.

Acceptance in IB Program