English II:
This course emphasizes continuing development of language and composition skills. Included within the study is identification of literary themes and forms, the use of effective reading strategies, and the on-going development of speaking/listening and viewing/ representing skills. Through use of multiple writing experiences, the students work on development of ideas, voice, word choice, fluency, logical presentation of material, and the practice of appropriate conventions of language. Composition assignments include written responses to both literature and personal experiences. In addition to process pieces, students perform in-class writings of various lengths. Readings for this level are both classic and contemporary, including short stories, essays, novels, dramas, non-fiction, and poetry. The required research project is a career exploration study, which offers students the opportunity to gain relevant life skills.

Teachers: Julie Akers (Rm 2610), Brandi Anzaldua (Rm 2611), Pamela Blakely (Rm 2508), Holly Campesi (Rm 2512), Trina Steffes (Rm 2609), Cary Stengler (Rm 2510), Erin Thomas (Rm 2509)

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