This course is designed to mirror the reading and writing rigor of a university level English course while preparing students to take the associated AP exam in May. Students might gain college credit if they earn a score on the AP exam that meets their future university’s requirements. This course emphasizes the expository, analytical, and argumentative writing styles that are commonly encountered in post- secondary education and professional fields. Literature in this course focuses on non-fiction writing and American documents of cultural and historical significance. A Summer Enrichment Project is required.

This course is designed to help students meet mastery of the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts while also preparing for future Honors, ERWC, and/or AP courses. The course content consists of intense reading and critical analysis of a broad range of literary works through the StudySync curriculum. Rigorous writing assignments, MLA citations, conventions, vocabulary development, grammar conventions, and public speaking skills are emphasized. While collaborative group skills are incorporated, the emphasis of the course is the depth and breadth of students’ critical thinking and analytical skills as applied to a variety of texts, including full length novels. All students who enroll in English II Honors may have a Summer Enrichment Project opportunity that will help the student prepare for the upcoming course.