English II spans across world literature as a springboard for composition, vocabulary, and grammar study that will aid in the transition to English III and beyond. The class is designed to foster curiosity and growth in English content skills while blending history, culture, and current events together. Course work will include journaling, narrative, expository, persuasive, and analytical writing, grammar study, annotating and note-taking skills, vocabulary, Greek and Latin roots, research, and communication/presentation skills. We will read various genres including fiction, non-fiction, short-story, drama, and poetry. Reading requirements tentatively include but are not limited to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, The Iliad, Antigone, and various poetry and short-story selections.
Advanced English II spans British Literature in the first semester and American Literature in the second as a springboard for composition, vocabulary, and grammar study that will aid in the transition to dual-credit courses. The class is fast-paced and challenging, requiring students to relate and apply reading content to history, culture, and current events. Course work will include journaling, narrative, expository, persuasive, and analytical writing, grammar study, annotating and note-taking skills, vocabulary, Greek and Latin roots, research, and communication/presentation skills. We will read various genres including fiction, non-fiction, drama, and poetry. Reading requirements tentatively include but are not limited to Beowulf, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, The Crucible by Arthur Miller, and poetry selections from the Harlem Renaissance.