English 2 [Competency Based] B

Semester 2: English 2 offers students a chance to discover and analyze a diverse selection of literature from around the world, with a focus on how the themes and central ideas of the pieces relate to their own lives. Throughout the course, students will learn more about various cultures, how their own experiences relate to those of others, and the importance of exploring works written by authors from diverse backgrounds. Students will read and evaluate a variety of fiction texts, including epic poetry, adaptations of classical literature, short stories, a novel, and a play. Additionally, students will explore aspects of nonfiction writing in different types of works including essays, persuasive speeches, and a historical novel. As students read the texts in English 2, they will complete corresponding writing and presentation projects which allow them to demonstrate mastery of the content and skills that they are learning. By the end of the course, students will have a strong grasp of how authors convey unique perspectives, as well as how historical and cultural influences can impact world literature.