
Literary Analysis & Composition II
College prep English including intensive writing, grammar, and literature
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Class size:
minimum 6, maximum 16

Additional fees:
$25 materials/year

Class time:
(1) 8:45-10:05 OR (5) 2:55-4:15

Pre-requisites for class:
English composition I

Graduation requirement:
1 English credit
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Course Description
This course challenges students to improve their written and oral communication skills, while strengthening their ability to understand and analyze literature in a variety of genres. The course guides students in the close reading and critical analysis of classic works of literature. Using the IEW writing curriculum, students will broaden their composition skills by examining model essays in various genres by student and published writers. Through in-depth planning, organizing, drafting, revising, proofreading, and feedback, they hone their writing skills. Students will also build on their grammar, usage, and mechanics skills with in-depth study of sentence analysis and structure, agreement, and punctuation utilizing the IEW Fix-It Grammar program. This intensive grammar program is excellent in preparing students for the ACT/SAT exam. Vocabulary and Greek & Latin Roots will also be incorporated into the weekly studies.
IMPORTANT: All high school English classes have a rotating curriculum. The curriculum is incremental and builds upon the previous year. This enables students to fulfill all their English graduation requirements.
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Required Books & Materials
The following can be ordered from www.iew.com.

Structure & Style for Students: Year 1 Level C
[Binder & Student Packet]
ISBN: 978-1-62341-508-2

Fix It! Grammar Cards
(one set per family)
FIX-GC

Fix It! Grammar: Level 4 Mowgli and Shere Khan
FIX-L4-S
Literature

A Man for All Seasons: A Play in Two Acts
by Robert Bolt
AISN: 0679728228
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Additional binder tabs to be inserted in writing binder
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Pens
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Highlighters
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Post it notes
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Index cards with ring
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12 page protectors
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Notebook paper
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Classwork / Homework
Students will engage in a variety of individual and group projects to develop team skills, communication skills, and public speaking skills. The students will learn note-taking skills, study skills, and test-taking skills. Weekly assignments will include grammar and writing. Literary analysis will be integrated through the weekly writing assignments.
Approximate time for homework each week outside of class: 5 – 6 hours
Contact the instructor if you have additional questions.

A Tale of Two Cities
by Charles Dickens
(any edition)

The Princess Bride
by William Goldman
ISBN: 9978-0544173767

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Student Edition and Annotation Workbook
by Robert Louis Stevenson
ISBN: 978-1693020230