Cambridge IGCSE First Language English A/B

This course prepares students to demonstrate understanding of extended texts; recognize the relationship of ideas; draw inferences, evaluate effectiveness, compare, analyze and synthesize ideas; recognize and respond to linguistic devices, such as figurative language; and demonstrate understanding of how writers achieve effects. In writing, students will demonstrate adequate control of syntax, vocabulary and grammar; express thoughts, feelings and opinions in order to interest, inform or convince an audience; and will be assessed on their ability to make accurate and effective use of paragraphs, grammatical structures, sentences, punctuation and spelling. In speaking and listening, students will understand and convey simple and complex information; consciously order and present facts, ideas and opinions for a particular audience; recognize and discuss statements of opinion and attitude, while discerning underlying assumptions and point of view; and speak audibly and intelligibly with appropriate tone, intonation and pace. This course is required for Arizona’s Grand Canyon High School Diploma.