Sophomore English, Level II
2033
Prerequisite:
Freshman English. Students are
recommended for Sophomore English based on their previous English grades and
teacher recommendations.
Students
will study archetypal patterns in literature through short stories, poetry, a
Shakespearean play, gothic and contemporary literature.
Possible texts include Pygmalion, Frankenstein,
Macbeth, Lord of the Flies, Fahrenheit 451, and Brave New World. Students
independently apply active reading strategies to trace the evolution of these
patterns, and tackle important questions of knowledge, responsibility, and
power. Students integrate literary
studies with an exploration of effective oral communication, persuasive speaking
and debate. .Additionally, students
learn to apply the principles of logical argumentation to their written
communication. Formal writing experiences include persuasive argumentation and
grappling with multi-text, written analysis.
Student work expectations include independent reading, writing, and
speech preparation outside of the classroom which extends class discussion and
small group work.
Teachers: