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English 2 Course Overview
Quarter 1:
Literature: Short Story/Poetry
Literary Elements: plot, setting, conflict, poetic devices
Compositions: persuasive essay, business writing, critique, creative
Quarter 2:
Literature: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Stevenson
Literary Elements: dialogue, annotation, theme
Composition: literary analysis, compare and contrast, statement essay, creative
Quarter 3:
Literature: Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare
Literary Elements: irony, drama
Composition: research essay, super essay
Quarter 4:
Literature: Greek and Roman Mythology: The Age of Fable - Bullfinch
Literary Elements: theme, myth, figurative language, hero's journey
Composition: autobiographical essay, definition essay, fable, creative
English 2 Course Overview
Quarter 1:
Literature: Short Story/Poetry
Literary Elements: plot, setting, conflict, poetic devices
Compositions: persuasive essay, business writing, critique, creative
Quarter 2:
Literature: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Stevenson
Literary Elements: dialogue, annotation, theme
Composition: literary analysis, compare and contrast, statement essay, creative
Quarter 3:
Literature: Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare
Literary Elements: irony, drama
Composition: research essay, super essay
Quarter 4:
Literature: Greek and Roman Mythology: The Age of Fable - Bullfinch
Literary Elements: theme, myth, figurative language, hero's journey
Composition: autobiographical essay, definition essay, fable, creative