• AICE English Language AS  

    Cambridge International AS Level English Language provides learners with the opportunity to give critical and informed responses to a wide range of texts.  Learners will also demonstrate their ability to produce writing for specific briefs and to be given to various audiences. 

    Learners who follow the Cambridge International AS Level English Language curriculum will develop the following skills and understanding:

    1. Sustaining accurate, fluent and consistent writing
    2. Produce informed responses appropriate to the specific form, style, context, and audiences
    3. Conveying knowledge and understanding from both specific examples and wider studies

    These are highly transferable skills and may help learners in other subject areas, as well as equip them for higher education or employment. 

    Throughout this class, students will be expected to both READ and WRITE in a variety of different genres such as: (Advertisements, Reviews, Speeches, Emails/Letters, Diary Entries, Blogs, Leaflets/Brochures, Articles, Autobiographies/Memoirs/Biographies, Narrative/Fiction writing, Descriptive writing, News stories, Editorials, Essays, Travel writing, Investigative Journalism, Reports, and Podcasts).

    There are two (2) final exams/papers for this course, Paper 1 and Paper 2.  The exams will be given on two separate days (usually around late April or early May). More information about the exams will be given out in class. 

    Other resources to help strengthen and build comprehension, analysis, and writing skills are IXL, Common Lit, HMH Writable, and Avid Weekly.  All resources are computer based and will help better prepare those students who will also be taking the 10th grade Florida state test (BEST) throughout the year. 

    English 2

    This semester our 10th English 2 Classes will be working on Rhetorical Moves and Argument while reading text from our HMH curriculum.  English 2 is a challenging course where students work independently and collaboratively to improve their writing and analysis skills to help better prepare them for more rigorous courses of study and the Florida state test (BEST).  Various text will be used, such as: speeches, letters, non-fiction articles, fiction short stories, novels, and poetry. 

    Along with our curriculum, students will be responsible for Unit Vocabulary, which we will build throughout the year. Students will need to keep all vocabulary in a note card binder or on a note card ring. Unit tests will be given along with Mid-term tests and the final course exam.  Vocabulary is important to help build students' understanding and knowledge of the course content.

    Other resources to help strengthen and build comprehension, analysis, and writing skills are IXL, Common Lit, HMH Writable, and Avid Weekly.  All resources are computer based and student work can be found in the OneNote or on the current program website. 

    Writing is a major portion of this curriculum and necessary for student success. At least 4-5 paragraphs and one essay will be assigned each grading period.  Paragraph assignments are worth 100 points and essays are worth 200 points. 

    Academic Integrity: This classroom promotes academic honesty and integrity.  Any student caught cheating on assignments, projects, or tests will receive an automatic zero and disciplinary action. This includes, but is not limited to copying another student's work, letting another student copy your work, plagiarism of any sort, and using unauthorized resources such as ChatGPT, Instagram, AI, or other websites. 

    Bi-Weekly progress reports will be sent home via email after the first two weeks of each grading period. Checking grades each week will help with failure to lose points for late work.  As a reminder, all weekly assignments are located on the TEAMS platform.  You may email me with specific questions and I will be sure to answer you in a timely manner. 

    Phone Policy: Students will not be allowed to use or access any cellular devices (phones, smartwatches, earbuds) during instructional time. Phones will be allowed during class changes and lunches. 

    SMARTPASS: Bathroom breaks should occur in between classes.  However, if you need to use the restroom, you will be using the new app located in CLASS LINK (SMARTPASS).  You will be allotted 4 passes per day, so please be sure you are using your passes wisely.  When you leave the room, cell phones will be left on my desk in the basket for the remainder of the period.