English II
High SchoolLanguage ArtsEnglish
An intermediate English course focused on increasingly complex literature, rhetoric, composition, language conventions, discussion, and independent research.
Official course syllabus
Academic course overview
Course summary
An intermediate English course focused on increasingly complex literature, rhetoric, composition, language conventions, discussion, and independent research.
Learning outcomes
Interpret complex texts, compare perspectives, develop sustained arguments, and revise writing for purpose and audience.
Course content overview
- 1Critical reading and textual evidence
- 2World short stories
- 3Poetry analysis and comparison
- 4Drama: conflict and interpretation
- 5Novel study and historical context
- 6Nonfiction, speeches and rhetoric
- 7Expository and analytical writing
- 8Argument, research and MLA foundations
- 9Independent reading portfolio and synthesis
Taught by Angela
Angela supports the student with explanations, guided questions, and academic help throughout the course.
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