ENGLISH 2

BLOCKS 1, 2, 4

English 2🌎

In English 2, students refine their knowledge of language and culture through a focused study of world literature. Throughout the semester, we will learn the skills needed to apply critical thinking skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Every student will be expected to make authentic, real world applications to the texts we read, and learn to recognize and ideally, come to appreciate the value of all genres of literature from around the world.

College Prep

Unit Credit 1
Placement recommendations: Completion of English 1 CP

Honors

Earned 80 or above in English 1 Honors or a 95 or above in English 1 CP
High level of performance in reading and writing skills
Ability to think critically and demonstrated enthusiasm for language arts
Teacher recommendation

📝REQUIRED COURSE SUPPLIES📝

School-provided Chromebook & charger
1-2" binder or folder with pockets and prongs
Lined paper
Dividers
Flashcards
Sticky notes
Plug-in headphones (NOT BLUETOOTH)
Pencils, highlighters, & pens

Objectives✅

English 2 introduces students to a survey of World Literature: ancient to modern. The aim of the course is for students to gain and take responsibility for their learning while preparing for the rigor of the South Carolina State Standards for College and Career Readiness and the State End of Course Exam (EOC). During this one semester course, students will read texts from various cultures and time periods as well as learn to use evidence from texts to support their claims, to recognize elements of the author’s craft in fiction and non-fiction reading selections, to argue effectively in their own writing, and to utilize and practice 21st century skills such as researching, presenting, and collaborating. Refer to this outline for the curriculum and pacing guide.

Units of Study💭

🥊Unit 1: Conflict and Connection - What differences can be bridged?
👓 Unit 2: The Power of Perception - How does our point of view shape our view of the world?
📣 Unit 3: Hard-Won Liberty - How can we escape what oppresses us?
👑 Unit 4: Reckless Ambition - When is ambition reckless?
📔Possible Texts Include: All classes incorporate passages and material from Holt McDougal’s Collections - Grade 10 textbook as well as Persepolis, Maus, Furia, Fahrenheit 451, Macbeth, and various poems, short stories, independent reading books, films, and articles. Click here for further elaboration on our tentative reading list!

💟COURSE TREATMENT AGREEMENT💟

THE FOUR PS

BE PREPARED - Arrive on time to class with all necessary materials (Chromebooks, supplies, and growth mindset)
BE PRESENT - Physically and mentally participate in an active manner (ask questions, seek help, make connections, assist others, keep devices away, etc.)
BE POLITE - Be respectful towards others as well as yourself while engaging with diverse texts and topics by employing patient, courteous, present, and intentional practices
BE POSITIVE - Emulate someone who others want to collaborate with, listen to, and be around by arriving ready, open, and willing to grow regardless of having differences and making mistakes

Please allow at least a week for assignments to be graded and inputted into Backpack, and refer to Google Classroom for the remainder of our class materials, resources, and assignments.

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