English II - World Literature & Composition

Intended for high school sophomores, this course uses various selections from world literature as the basis for studying and applying reading, writing, speaking, listening, research, and critical thinking skills. In addition to the study of literature, students will receive instruction in composition to include grammar, vocabulary, proper word usage, punctuation, and spelling to develop skills necessary to produce a well-written composition. Various types of essays and multiple in-class timed writings, as well as several creative pieces, are required. Students will build upon their knowledge of various literary elements and learn how to apply these elements when analyzing a piece of literature. Textbook/materials: Adventures in Appreciation. Holt, Rinehart and Winston. (ISBN 0-03- 098634-6) Grammar for Writing, Level Orange. Sadlier-Oxford. 2007. (ISBN: 978-0- 8215-0220-4) Novels: Titles provided at orientation. Carnegie credits: 1 HS credit (Honors option available.) Price: $240 per semester