English Language & Literature

Vision:

Empathetic Communicator, Discerning Reader & Creative Inquirer

“One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world” - Malala Yousafzai.

We believe in using engaging activities and programmes to motivate students to excel in English Language and Literature, fostering a love for these subjects. At Canberra, we offer a myriad of interesting activities and programmes to enhance our students’ language abilities and cultivate their interest in the language. Our students participate in various activities designed to prepare them to be effective communicators who read widely and think creatively and critically.

Beyond traditional pen-and-paper assessments and assignments, we incorporate alternative forms of assessment involving ICT tools. Students have rich opportunities to apply their language learning in authentic, real-world tasks through performance tasks and projects. To develop fluency in writing and a reflective mindset, students engage in journal writing and maintain writing portfolios. All Lower Secondary students participate in an Oratorical Programme to build greater confidence in projecting their voice and using body language effectively.

Our Literature programme is equally exciting, aiming to cultivate a keen and critical appreciation of literature and literary language. Through the study of literary texts across different genres (poetry, prose, and drama) and written by a variety of authors (both local and international), students learn to perceive the world from different perspectives and better appreciate the richness of human experience. They also respond closely and critically to writers’ use of literary techniques, gaining a deeper understanding of the power and potential of language to challenge the mind and move the heart.