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PSAT- October 11, 2017
English II EOC- April 12, 2018

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In the first trimester of English II, we will emerse ourself in intense EOC Test prep that explores multiple genres. As we read, we will also focus on essential English skills necessary for both a life-time of success as well as passing the English II EOC test. These skills include but are not limited to: comprehension, literary concepts, word work (AKA: vocabulary), grammar, usage, mechanics, and, of course, composition.
The second trimester is our last big push to help all sophomores achieve success on the English II EOC test. Our course is divided into three main units. In Unit 1 we will focus on analyzing the poetic devices found in the Bible. In Unit 2, we will get to read the disturbing and powerful Night by Elie Wiesel. Then, in Unit 3 we will read the classic drama Antigone by Sophocles. As we read, we will also focus on essential English skills necessary for both a life-time of success as well as passing the English 2 EOC test. These skills include but are not limited to: comprehension, literary concepts, word work (AKA: vocabulary), grammar, usage, mechanics, and, of course, composition.