High School English II is designed to prepare students for advanced study in literature and composition. This class will focus on the close reading, analysis, and interpretation of various types of literature. Students will examine poetry, drama, short stories, and novels from various time periods and will learn to build arguments about meaning. This class will emphasize writing analytical essays focusing on characters, literary devices, and themes. All literature will be studied through the lens of a Biblical worldview.
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
Books:
Bible
Peace Like a River
By Leif Enger
First Edition
ISBN: 978-0802139252
A Christmas Carol
By Charles Dickens
The Illustrated Christmas Carol: 200th Anniversary Edition
by Sea Wolf Press
ISBN-10: 1952433037
ISBN-13: 978-1952433030
Our Town: A Play in Three Acts
By Thornton Wilder (Harper Collins)
ISBN-13: 9780060512637
Last novel TBD
Various poems and short stories will be provided by the instructor.
Supplies:
Pencil
Blue/Black pen
Highlighter
Red pen
Loose leaf paper
Binder with dividers
Stapler
Access to a word processor and printer for final drafts of papers
A few sheet protectors for the final papers
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.
KEYS will invoice supply fees at the time of registration and class selection. This fee covers materials, lab supplies, and other expenses incurred by the teacher. It is a one-time fee, transferable until August, but non-refundable.
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.
