Course Description.
Students in English II will focus on world literature that taps into their understanding of cultures and societies from a global perspective in order to comprehend how man's view of himself and the world around him changes over time and across cultures. Selected texts, both print and non-print, will help students to recognize and appreciate elements of the human condition that cross cultural barriers, while deepening their understanding of the differences among societies that often lead to conflict. A variety of reading, writing, oral literacy, and research strategies will facilitate students’ examination of world literature, both classical and contemporary, with a particular emphasis being placed on writing. We will also prepare for the 10th grade EOC, which will require students to read and integrate challenging texts, and to draw and support conclusions using various texts and sources.
Students will examine language as it is used to inform, persuade, and express ideas, while investigating the author’s purpose, style, intended audience, and context. Students at this level will also study grammatical conventions as they make choices in their own writing and develop portfolios which exhibit growth and mastery over various writing formats.
Students will examine language as it is used to inform, persuade, and express ideas, while investigating the author’s purpose, style, intended audience, and context. Students at this level will also study grammatical conventions as they make choices in their own writing and develop portfolios which exhibit growth and mastery over various writing formats.
Course Calendar.
Below is the course calendar to assist you in managing your time. You must print this calendar and keep it in the front of your class binder. (Please note that dates are subject to change as necessitated by class needs, pacing adjustments, outside factors, etc. I will update you in class on any changes that might occur.)
Google Calendar:English II (Spring 2017)
Google Calendar:English II (Spring 2017)