NAME:
Deacon Dennis King
SCHOOL:
Queen of Peace High School
CLASS:
English II: Lasallian, Scholastic, Accelerated
SCHOOL PHONE:
201 998 8227, or qphs_eng_king@hotmail.com
English II (L, S, A) Grade 10 Required full year course (4 credits)
This survey course in American literature includes a study of the various
literary periods and the historical influences of traditional American
writers. The curriculum also offers continued development of skills in
grammar and composition and focuses on mechanics and usage, reference and
study skills, and vocabulary development.
The Accelerated Level offers exceptional students a commitment to in-depth
study of American literature and requires individual research and analysis of
the literature. Assignments include extensive daily reading and numerous
outside paperbacks along with significant writing assignments based on
student research.
Prerequisite: Approval of current English teacher and Academic Office.
The Scholastic Level emphasizes readings from both primary and secondary
sources as students complete a chronological survey of American literature.
Works are analyzed with attention to their literary as well as their
historical significance. Numerous selections from the text are supplemented
by selected novels from the various literary periods studied. Written
assignments are frequent and require student analysis of the literary works.
The Lasallian Level offers students the opportunity to study representative
works of American literature and emphasizes the literary works in a
historical context. Selections from the text are supplemented by several
outside readings. Students will be expected to complete multiple composition
assignments each marking period based on their reading. Significant
experiential instructional methodology will be employed to strengthen
student’s foundation in this academic discipline.