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Welcome to ASK’s 6-12 English Department Site

In the ASK English Department, we focus on the four core strands of language arts: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.  To further improve our English program and make sure that students receive all of the necessary skills capable for succeeding in university and the world, we require that students take two English courses in grades 9, 10, and 11: English Literature & Composition and English Language & Composition.

English Literature & Composition focuses on the traditional aspects of an English course with emphasis placed on the study of literature and writing focused on literary analysis.  Through the English Language & Composition course, students are further exposed to writing in its many expository formats and we place a strong emphasis on critical reading, grammar/usage/mechanics, and further our study of vocabulary.

In the Middle School curriculum, students are exposed to a balance of literature, nonfiction, writing, grammar/usage/mechanics, and vocabulary to prepare them for the rigors of high school level English.  The Grade 12 curriculum furthers students' English skills by balancing personal narrative college preparation with advanced literary analysis and reading.

Through literature, we hope to foster in students an appreciation of cultures, as well as a love of language.  We hope to create lifelong readers who use their analytical skills to think critically and affect change.

Interpersonal skills are honed through numerous speaking and listening activities, and writing is essential in developing intrapersonal skills through journaling and creative writing, as well as critical thought through analysis of literature and mastery of various expository and rhetorical techniques.  Students are assessed in writing through the six plus one traits of writing - ideas & content, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, conventions, and presentation.

We offer a traditional American course of study adapted to our global environment and our students are exposed to a wide array of literature, genres, and writing styles.  At the high school level, we offer Honors English in 10th grade, Advanced Placement English Language & Composition in 11th grade, and Advanced Placement English Literature & Composition in 12th grade.

With the skills taught in the ASK English Department, our students will be prepared for the academic rigors of university and a competitive job market; most importantly they will develop the intuitive insight necessary to live a fulfilling life.

Sincerely,

Tara Waudby

English Department Chair

High School Assistant Principal

waudbyt@ask.edu.kw