Mrs. Porter

Hobart Public Schools

English II

Course Description and Curriculum

Text: Holt Elements of Literature- Fourth Course

          Various short stories, novels, nonfiction articles and

          poetry.

Course Description: The English II course includes the study of many forms of literature: short stories, poetry, novels, drama, and assorted works of nonfiction. Students will write various types of essays based on literature, with a focus on improving composition and grammar skills. Students will ultimately be prepared for the End-of-Instruction test at the year’s end.

Course Curriculum:

·       Sentence Structure: Continue with compound and complex sentences.

·       Composition:

o  Create multiple paragraph compositions with definite beginning, middle and end.

o  Continue with paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting practice to avoid plagiarism.

o  Prepare for the English II End of Instruction Test essay.

·       Grammar/Usage/Mechanics:

o  Master use of active and passive voice

o  Continue to master skills through writing.

·       Literature:

o  Study reading skills and strategies.

o  Recognize literary terms, especially tone, through literature.

o  Create Major Works Data Sheets.

·       Speaking and Listening:

o  Develop oral presentations and give recitations.

o  Use movies and clips as enrichment to literary studies.

o  Participate in group and individual discussions.

o  Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience and task.

·       Vocabulary:

o  Acquire and use accurately general academic words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

·       Writing:

o  Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

o  Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

o  Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or event using effective technique, well-chosen detail, and well-structured event sequence.

·       Research:

o  Conduct research projects to answer questions or solve a problem.

o  Draw evidence from literary or informational text to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Major Works:

       To Kill a Mockingbird

          Julius Caesar

          Lord of the Flies

          The Outsiders

          Various nonfiction works

In addition to in-class reading, students will also read AR books that they will check out from the school library. Students are required to test on these books and acquire at least 15 points per nine weeks.

Class supplies:

          Pencils

          Highlighters

          3-ring binder for English

          Loose leaf notebook paper

          Lined notecards

Extra Credit:

          Ream of copy paper

          Kleenex

Updated by: Jacy Duff

8/25/14