High School English II covers the foundation for all other high school English classes with advanced expectations. It is designed for students who could benefit from an extra year of reinforcement and guided practice in grammar, literary analysis and composition. HS ENGLISH II is a complete high school class that includes grammar, writing, and literature. The focus of the class is developing writing skills and analytical thinking so that students will flourish in their future classes. Grammar will be an integral part of each week's lesson. Lessons learned in grammar will be required in students' personal writings. This class will cover five major writing assignments. Building from a basic essay model, students will construct narrative, expository, and persuasive essays. While working on a research paper, students will learn MLA9 format, including incorporating in-text citations and creating an annotated works cited page. Students will also write in response to literature, including a literary analysis that compares and contrasts two works. Students will also produce short, creative writing assignments. With a high school pace, students should expect to write 2-3 paragraphs a week and produce one rough and final draft each quarter. Students will be conducting research, reading quality literature, and interacting with model texts. Students will read and annotate a variety of nonfiction, short stories and poetry, a Shakespearean play, and a novel. They will be taught to analyze literary elements and see how they contribute to the purpose, themes, and message behind each work. Literary works will often be contrasted with scripture on similar themes to provide perspective. Students will also be expected to present their work and to participate in class discussions.
The following textbooks and supplies are to be purchased by parents.
Under Class Details, see Class Attachment for a picture of the textbook.
Textbooks:
Fix-it Grammar Level 6
Student Book
ISBN: 9781623413675
A Midsummer’s Nights Dream,
Dover Thrift Edition by William Shakespeare
ISBN: 9780486270678
Peace Like a River by Leif Enger
ISBN: 9780385602549
A Bible that students can annotate
Supplies:
Access to Google Drive
Binder with tabs
Loose-leaf paper
Pencils/pens
Colored Pencils
Mini Stapler
Successful completion of KEYS HS English I or by permission of the instructor. If students are NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED in a KEYS Math or English class, we require Placement Evaluations to be sure they are placed at the best level to help them be successful in the coming year. Please contact the office to schedule an evaluation prior to class selection.
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.
