High School English II B Description

This class will build and expand upon the skills acquired in High School English 1. It will focus on critical thinking, analysis of text, interpretation of literature, and mastery of appropriate use of grammar required at an advanced level. Students will focus on developing their writing skills through specific essay types: persuasive, compare/contrast, rhetorical, descriptive, and narrative. They will refine thesis statements, paragraph development and formation, and transitions for ideas and paragraphs. Research will be needed for most papers; MLA format for in-text citations and Work Cited pages will be mastered, as well as using online research databases like JSTOR. Proper grammar will be reviewed and used correctly in all writing, including active voice and citations. Students will also be introduced to literary analysis using short stories and novels. While writing essays, students will demonstrate their analysis techniques and defend their ideas. This class is designed to develop high school literary analysis skills that will be necessary for future literature classes. Students with limited literary analysis instruction should consider this class.

Textbooks and Supplies

IEW's Window to the World: An Introduction to Literary Analysis, Student book only
ISBN:978-0-9801005-1-8 and Writers INC: A Student Handbook for Writing and Learning. 2006.
ISBN-13: 978-0669529951

The Writer's Guide to Grammar, student workbook, First Edition
ISBN-13 : ‎ 978-0983545514

Supplies: Supplies: 3-ring binder, dividers, sheet protectors, loose-leaf paper, pencils/pens, home access to a computer.

Prerequisites

KEYS IWG class or adequate completion of the KEYS English placement evaluation

Class Information

Parents are responsible for purchasing all textbooks and supplies before the first day of class.

Supply fees are due to each teacher on the first day of class. This fee covers materials, lab supplies, and other expenses incurred by the teacher. They are a one-time fee.

Please note the grade level for this class. Students younger than the recommended grade levels need special permission before signing up for the class. Please contact the office for more information.

What happens if a class is full? You may email administration@keysofva.org to be waitlisted.

  • Category: Academics
  • Subject: English
  • Days: Tue, Thur
  • Times: 2:30 pm-3:25 pm
  • Grade Level: 9 -12
  • Teacher:
  • Monthly Tuition: $57
  • Supply Fee: $15