English 2H (Period 1,2,6)
Course Description
Welcome to the 2012-2013 school year and to our English classroom! The purpose of English 2 Honors is to prepare students for AP English, and as a result, this will be a rigorous class in which students will be required to read, write, and think at an advanced level. Throughout the year, students will develop the skills and practices necessary to succeed in La Quinta’s AP program and in their college studies. Higher-level analytical thinking and communication skills are key components in this preparation.
In studying World Literature, students should gain diverse perspectives on people, culture, and society. We will read and analyze many works of literature (both fiction and non-fiction) throughout the year, while emphasizing the skills needed to be successful in a pre-AP English program. In studying literature, a pre-AP student must be able to independently analyze assigned works. In addition to the literature, students will be required to write both processed and timed writings. In connection to these writing assignments, we will focus on mastering writing conventions in order to improve each student’s writing skills. This is a writing course, so students should be prepared to spend a significant time writing and, thus, working on their writing.
In studying World Literature, students should gain diverse perspectives on people, culture, and society. We will read and analyze many works of literature (both fiction and non-fiction) throughout the year, while emphasizing the skills needed to be successful in a pre-AP English program. In studying literature, a pre-AP student must be able to independently analyze assigned works. In addition to the literature, students will be required to write both processed and timed writings. In connection to these writing assignments, we will focus on mastering writing conventions in order to improve each student’s writing skills. This is a writing course, so students should be prepared to spend a significant time writing and, thus, working on their writing.