This is the foundational high school English course.
Students practice grammatical principles, usage skills, and punctuation.
Vocabulary building, reading comprehension drills, and test taking strategies are taught along with each literature unit. Student journals, written responses to assignments, outside reading, and creative activities round out the curriculum. Designed for students who have demonstrated proficiency in grammer fundamentals and basic reading and writing skills, this course aims to provide a wider reading curriculum and more writing opportunities. Building on the skills learned in English I, this course is designed to challenge students with more difficult tasks in reading and writing for academic audiences. Grammer, vocabulary, and SAT preparation are other emphases.