English II Course Overview & Description

The focus of sophomore year English is world literature and rhetoric. Our thematic focus for the year concerns the individual vs. society and the ramifications within that relationship. Students will study one or two major works each semester, along with nonfiction essays and articles, visual media, short stories, and poetry that connect thematically.

We will use and develop the writing process throughout the school year. For many assignments, the writing process is just as important to the students’ grade as the resulting product. This is designed to reinforce students’ effort to internalize effective methods of revising and editing, which will strengthen their writing skills moving forward.

We will produce both reflexive and extensive pieces over the span of our academic year. This course will prepare your child to write well-organized responses to prompted essays as well.

Required Materials:

These supplies are REQUIRED; you need them EVERY DAY.

• MHS Issued Chromebook

• Planner- paper or digital

• Notebook (paper or digital)- for taking notes, planning writing, doodling if needed

• SSR Book - any book you choose to read

• Writing tools- pens (blue or black) and pencils you like to use for writing

• 5 color highlighters

• Study buddy or adult helper- someone you can bounce ideas off of outside classroom time

Wish List items:

These supplies are NOT required, but I would greatly appreciate them in order to keep class running smoothly.

• Lysol wipes & spray

• Hand sanitizer

• Tissues

• Printer paper

• Dry erase board cleaner

• Air freshener

• Sticky notes

• Pens & pencils

• Book donations

  • I am always looking to expand my library! If you have any books at home that you no longer want that are appropriate for high school ages, please bring them in!

  • Additionally, if you have any title/author/genre requests, let me know! I will do my best to collect books that appeal to my students.

English II Syllabus