Course description
English II focuses on world literature to widen the literary landscape for sophomores. Our units begin with an investigation of culture, working toward a definition and an understanding of the commonalities and differences among human cultures as represented in literature, media, and non-fiction from around the world.
English II also allows students to consider their academic needs and interests. In addition to deeply reading and writing, students will establish personal course goals and survey their own progress.
Essays
Students will use observations from annotations, class notes, and other classroom documents to write essays that interpret and analyze the text. Student writing should examine literary elements, analyze author craft, and illuminate themes within the text that reveal a truth about the human experience. Prompts will be provided for in-class reading essays. Independent reading essays will be respond to topics of your choice. For each for the required novels, you will:
Course Syllabus:
English II also allows students to consider their academic needs and interests. In addition to deeply reading and writing, students will establish personal course goals and survey their own progress.
Essays
Students will use observations from annotations, class notes, and other classroom documents to write essays that interpret and analyze the text. Student writing should examine literary elements, analyze author craft, and illuminate themes within the text that reveal a truth about the human experience. Prompts will be provided for in-class reading essays. Independent reading essays will be respond to topics of your choice. For each for the required novels, you will:
- Write an essay (800 - 1200 words in length)
- Present an argument—a.k.a. your opinion, not a summary
- Incorporate textual details and examples from the text
- Include observations of the book's structure, style, or theme
- Follow the MLA Format guidelines outlined in class
- Turn your essay in with a copy of your annotations
Course Syllabus: