English 2

English 2 is a yearlong English course for college preparatory tenth grade students. This course emphasizes the skills relevant to the production of the expository (CDW) paragraph and the multi-paragraphed literary analysis essay. In addition, each student will learn BIG6 research strategies as they complete the process of preparing and writing a thesis based research paper using MLA format.  The class covers world literature of all genres with a focus on world literary movements and universal themes. Students will continue their study of literary techniques and terms.  A continued study of vocabulary using Greek and Latin root words and a grammar review is also included.

Please click on Resources to view the First Day Handout explaining class room procedures for my students.  Also on the Resource page is the Course Syllabus for the entire 2011-2012 school year.