This course is designed for students whose English skills are significantly below grade level and who have an IEP, which specifies that specialized instruction is necessary in a small group setting. The course is an introduction to written and oral communication. Emphasis placed on the written process develops greater proficiency in sentence and paragraph development. Written and spoken vocabulary expands to express a developing thought process. Students learn to use the Media Center while practicing the skills associated with good study habits.
Reading includes the short story, novel, and periodicals.
This course reinforces and expands communication competencies initiated in English I. Students receive greater emphasis on organization, syntax, precision of expression, and wider use of vocabulary. The focus of instruction is to encourage students to demonstrate an understanding of English grammar and standard English conversations and use this knowledge to edit their writing. Students become comfortable using open-ended research questions, different sources of information, and appropriate research methods in gathering information for research projects. Students make oral presentations that demonstrate considerations of audience, purpose, and the information conveyed. Students read the works of various noted authors for analysis of style, form, and historical significance.