English II – 10th Grade

Blaylock

Course Description

This course is a survey of world literature. It is designed to prepare students for the Georgia High School Graduation Test and the Georgia High School Writing Test. English II will place an emphasis on written and verbal communication, vocabulary skills, and literature appreciation.

Textbooks

Literature: McDougal-Littell The Language of Literature

Writing/Grammar: McDougal-Littell Language Network

Supplemental literature, grammar, and vocabulary materials may be used.

Evaluation

Methods of evaluation will vary but may include projects, journals, reports, compositions, research paper, notebooks, class work, group work, quizzes, tests, and class participation.

Grades

Students and parents have continual access to grades via the internet through PowerSchool. Visit www.walkerschools.org to access grades. The nine week grade will be calculated as 50% tests, 25% class work/homework, and 25% quizzes.

Student Responsibility

Each student is expected to come to class on time and be prepared to work with the books, pens, paper, notebooks, homework, and other items required for the class. Following as absence, the student must bring to class an absentee slip form the attendance office and make arrangements to make up missed work according to the policy in the student handbook. See the current student handbook for other student responsibilities.

Absences and Tardies

Attendance, tardies, and make-up work will be handled according to school policy as outlined in the current student handbook.

Course Objectives

The course of study of English II is designed to prepare students for higher education and current and future careers. A complete study in the knowledge of and the practice of effective communication is ranked essential by colleges and employers alike. English II will enable students to build a useful bank of knowledge and attain competency in various modes, types, and devices of processing, retaining, and communicating information.