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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