Course Description:
In English II, students refine their knowledge of language through a focused study of World literature. They will read and view a variety of informational texts as well as explore literary concepts represented around the world. These areas will include literature of the Americas, the Ancient World, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Asia. By reading a variety of informational texts, students analyze an author's development and support of a thesis and create a variety of responses. Through this literary study, students will learn the author's craft by making inferences, determining point of view, and analyzing theme and figurative language. In addition, students continue to develop and use in their reading, writing, and oral communication knowledge of vocabulary that includes roots, affixes, euphemisms, and idioms. In writing, students produce writing assignments that are coherent and well-organized with a thesis and supporting evidence. Writing emphasis will focus on the basic skills, literary analysis, the argument and the narrative. Units of study are created to address current South Caroline ELA standards and these can be found at https://ed.sc.gov/scde-grant-opportunities/documents/FinalVersion-EnglishLanguageArtsStandards.pdf.
Learning Goals for the Year
Reading Literature: Reading and understanding a range of texts, including stories, drama, and poetry, of increasing complexity.
Reading Informational Text: Reading and understanding a broad range of literary nonfiction, including exposition, argument, and functional text, such as personal essays, speeches, opinion pieces, memoirs, and historical and technical accounts.
Writing: Generating three written products such as arguments, informative or explanatory texts, and narratives, as well as using the writing process and technology to develop and share your writing. Writing should also emphasize research and involve writing for short and extended time frames.
Speaking and Listening: Comprehending information presented in a variety of media and formats, participating in collaborative discussions, and presenting knowledge and ideas clearly.
Language: Addressing the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage and mechanics; knowledge of language; and vocabulary acquisition and use.
Required Texts
Students will be reading a variety of texts throughout the year. Some texts may be read in entirety and some may be read as excerpts. Here are the possibilities:
Night by Ellie Wiesel
The Prophet by Kahil Gibran
Antigone by Sophocles
*Students will also read various short stories and poems throughout the year*
*Novels are subject to change depending on time and student preferences. If a parent or student does not agree with novel or film selections, he/she should inform the teacher, before the unit begins, to receive alternate assignments.
JL Mann Course Book Lists 24-25
Materials:
Charged Chromebook
Chromebook charger
Pens and/or pencils
Headphones or Earbuds
Course Outline (Subject to minor changes with or without prior notice):
First Quarter
Unit 1: Conflict and Connection/Argument Writing
Unit 2:The Power of Perception
Second Quarter
Unit 3: Hard-Won Liberty
Unit 4: Reckless Ambition
Unit 5: End-of-Course test Prep