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Course Description

English 2

English 2

English 2 is designed to reinforce the skills learned in English 1 and to further develop skills in reading, writing, listening, critical thinking and oral communication. Writing assignments emphasize the development of the longer essay. The literature includes the short story, the novel, poetry and drama with emphasis on world literature.
 
Essential Learning Outcomes (ELOs):
ELOs covered in this course will focus on mastery of the following skills:
  • Accessing Information.
  • Communicating with other people orally.
  • Communicating through writing.
  • Thinking Critically.
California State Common Core Standards* (ELOs) tied to these skills are: 
  • Reading RL10.1 
  • Reading RL10.3 .
  • Writing W10.1
  • Reading RL10.1
  • Writing W10.2 a, b,-f    
  • Reading Literature 10.3
  • Speaking and Listening 10.1  
  • Speaking and Listening 10.4 
*For a description of these standards, visit the common core website.
 
Grade Levels: 10

Grade Levels: 10

2 Semesters - No repetition for Credit
Prerequisites

Prerequisites

English 1