English II

This class prepares students with the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in a high school English II course. Students will acquire a fundamental understanding of the major concepts outlined by the State Standards and Benchmarks.

Within the course, students will read various pieces of literature, including short stories, plays, poetry, etc.  The students will also read Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. The students will be expected to write short responses, as well as longer essays throughout the course.  The students will also review grammatical functions and rules.

This course is a state-tested course.  All students must take the English II state test.