Grade 9 English introduces various types of classic and contemporary works of American, British and world literature. Students analyze short stories, non-fiction and poetry choices. Students will also read and analyze novels and other major literary works. Reading and writing assignments can enhance students' understanding of literary elements in poetry, novels and dramas; help students understand the characteristics of narrative, explanatory and persuasive writing; teach them to use correct grammar and usage and research skills. Thematic units may include works by Homer, Gabriel García Márquez, and Leslie Mamon Silco.

Grade 10 English emphasizes eternal themes in world literature. They are drawn from literature in America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the Pacific Rim and Africa. The selection of world classic literature introduces each region, followed by short stories, non-fiction, poetry and/or drama. Students explore the culture surrounding each literary work and consider the similarities that unite human families. Students will continue to strengthen their mastery of the writing process and compose music for various purposes. Skills are further developed, including research process and oral communication.

The students will focus on the literary movement that constitutes American literature, and trace the national literary chronicles from the early and colonial period to the contemporary United States. Students read anthologies in the Native American oral tradition; groundbreaking historical documents and essays; as well as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama. Through the use of graphic organizers and note-taking strategies, students will continue to strengthen and apply higher levels of critical reading , Literary analysis and research skills.

Students study classical and contemporary English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to modern times. They studied how the historical, social and cultural background of each period affects the writer. Pay special attention to the forms and functions of different types of literature, including epics, fables, lyric poems, fiction, non-fiction and drama. Students write creative and analytical works and participate in collaborative discussions to improve their writing products.

This course lays a solid foundation for students to write, from finding inspiration to telling basic stories, to using complex literary skills, and creating unique and diverse types of poetic prose. At the end of this course, students will learn how to discover their creative ideas and turn these ideas into creative writing in reality to better understand themselves and the world.

In this course, students will explore how to write, explore why they write, and gain the necessary English writing skills for study and life. This course will define the characteristics of effective writing, distinguish the different goals of writing, and teach strategies to achieve these goals. The course also provides in-depth guidance on the writing process, with an emphasis on preparation and revision before writing. In the end, students will evaluate their works from the perspective of readers.

This course focuses on letting students learn to use words and sentences correctly in writing, while keeping in mind the purpose of writing, and shows how words, sentences, paragraphs and articles help authors express their thoughts. Students will gain the tools to understand applied language and writing skills from scratch, master the writing process, and exercise their skills through various writing exercises. The purpose of this course is to give students the confidence and skills to write excellent papers.

This course creates a personalized learning experience for students by placing reading examples and writing activities in familiar personal, academic, and work scenarios. This course provides students with step-by-step reading and writing process guidance to decompose each reading and writing skill and improve students' reading and writing skills.

In this course, students can learn verbal and non-verbal skills (including those of famous orators) to express simple or complex ideas and use them when communicating in public. By using audiovisual tools to record speech content, students will learn to express more convincingly, expand their position statements, support their arguments, and conduct analytical thinking. Brainstorming skills, media analysis, research skills, and speech strategies will also be discussed.

In this course, students will pay attention to the current changes in news and journalism, complete research projects, and reflect on the variability of news. Real evaluations, interactive examples and self-examination will deepen students’ understanding of the topics covered and prepare them for further research or future work in the field of journalism.

Learn about the elements of argument and composition as you develop your critical-reading and writing skills. You’ll read and analyze nonfiction works from various periods and write essays with different aims: for example, to explain an idea, argue a point, or persuade your reader of something.

Learn how to understand and evaluate works of fiction, poetry, and drama from various periods and cultures. You’ll read literary works and write essays to explain and support your analysis of them.