American curriculum English
Hi everyone,
I will teach High School English at an American school next year, and I’d love some advice from teachers familiar with the American curriculum.
I do have experience teaching high school English, but only in a public high school of a non English speaking country where students were working toward a B2 level, and the curriculum was very structured with fixed units to follow each year. Because of that, I feel a bit lost about the “unspoken” expectations in US high school English, what students are normally expected to know, common routines, essay expectations, literature analysis, etc.
Of course I’ll ask my HOD for guidance when the time comes, but I also want to make a good first impression and do my homework beforehand instead of arriving completely clueless. I’ve read a few states common core states standards, but it doesn’t really help.
If any experienced teachers could give me advice, suggest resources, curriculum maps, or general tips for someone transitioning into American curriculum English, I’d really appreciate it. Thank you!!!