English II CP (1st Block) (Period 1st Block)

Course Description

Grade Level: 10     SEMESTER/ 1.000 credit(s)

Prerequisite:  One full credit in English I


This course is designed to provide a continuation of the study of grammar and application of language skills as well as the development of reading, writing, and speaking skills. Students will study short stories, plays, essays, poetry, biographies, and novels.  Reference skills will be reļ¬ned, and students will continue to develop patterns of writing that are used in both college and the working world:  letters, reports, articles, and essays.  Assessment will include vocabulary tests, class discussions, oral presentations, quizzes, objective tests, and compositions.  A minimum of one major research project will be required.  An End of Course Test will be given at the end of the course, which will count at least 15% of the final grade.