Course Descriptions

English II [1]
Prerequisite: English (1 credit)
This course includes a review of language skills, the teaching of intermediate composition skills, and an examination of literary themes and forms. The course includes study of various literary genres, short stories, poetry, drama, non-fiction, and the novel. Emphasis in both semesters will be placed on vocabulary development, composition skills, and critical reading skills.

English II – H [1]
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation, appropriate test scores and English (1 credit)
This course is designed for approximately the upper twenty percent of the sophomore class; the selection being based upon test scores, teacher recommendation, and performance in English I – H/PreAP/PreIB. Students will review writing skills and extend their study of vocabulary, the short story, novel, poetry, and drama. Strong attention will be given to the development of composition skills. Composition will support all literature study. Outside reading assignments will continue for both PreAP and PreIB students. New areas of emphasis are the writing of the argumentative paper and the development of research skills.

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