High School English: English II, Semester I (10th Grade-Sophomore)
This full-curriculum, self-paced class is the entire first semester of High School English II-- taught by an experienced high school English teacher and distinguished curriculum writer.
Christina Broadway
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15 pre-recorded lessons
15 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
2-4 hours per week. Homework assignments will vary but may include: online quizzes and tests, workbook activities, projects, and pre-recorded classes. Homework assignments are required for students wishing to receive a grade at the end of the semester.Assessment
Students will take tests and quizzes using Google Forms. Students will receive a class calendar at the beginning of the semester. This calendar will include all of the homework assignments and major grades. Assessments are required for students wishing to receive a grade at the end of the semester.Grading
Parents may receive progress reports at the end of units one and two upon request. Parents will receive final exam scores and report cards at the end of the semester. If you would like to receive progress reports and/or a transcript, please notify me at the beginning of the semester or as soon as possible. Thanks!Class Experience
US Grade 10
Welcome Tenth Graders! I am so excited to meet you! In this semester-long, self-paced course, students will continue building a strong set of foundational skills to be successful in high school and college English. The primary goals of Sophomore English (English II) are to write analytically and persuasively, master complex usage of different parts of speech, learn advanced techniques for using commas and other punctuation, and analyze rhetorical strategies and fallacies used in persuasive texts. Students will continue to work to understand nuance, symbolism, author's purpose. Additionally, they will be able to critically analyze the elements of fiction and non-fiction. Students will read fictional drama, informational texts, historical speeches, and short stories. This course will include weekly guided writing practice as well as independent writing. Students should expect to spend approximately 4 to 5 hours per week on this class in order to complete the curriculum in 14 weeks; however, the class materials will be available for one year after registration. Required homework assignments will vary but may include: online quizzes and tests, workbook activities, projects, and pre-recorded classes. Students will take tests and quizzes using Google Forms. Students will receive a class calendar at the beginning of the semester. This calendar will include all of the homework assignments and major grades. I will be available throughout the course to answer any questions your student may have. Please allow 48 hours for responses. Thank you! :) Parents may receive progress reports at the end of units one and two upon request. Parents will receive final exam scores and report cards at the end of the semester. If you would like to receive progress reports and/or a transcript, please notify me at the beginning of the semester or as soon as possible. Thanks!
Learning Goals
Students will learn the required skills determined by national and state standards for English II, Semester I.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum15 Lessons
over 15 WeeksLesson 1:
Ethos, Logos, and Pathos
Learn key elements of ethos, logos, and pathos and their functions in persuasion.
Discuss ways that ethos, logos, and pathos are commonly created in persuasion. 1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Discussing and Analyzing D.I.T.S.
Learn how manipulating diction, imagery, syntax, and tone can affect persuasive arguments.
Read non-fiction articles and analyze their use of D.I.T.S.
Introduce D.I.T.S. Project 2 assignments
Lesson 3:
Logical Fallacies
Learn the names of a variety of logical fallacies.
Practice identifying logical fallacies in real-world media. 2 assignments
Lesson 4:
Analyzing Historical Speeches
Submit D.I.T.S. project.
Analyze ethos, logos, and pathos in famous historical speeches.
Introduce Ad. Project 1 assignment
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Content Warning:
The reading materials for this class include some violence and a few instances of profanity that are censored.
Outside Resources:
This class uses Google Forms, Quizlet, Boom Learning, and links to my lessons on Youtube. You do not need to pay for any accounts; however, Quizlet does require students to create a free account. Additionally, users who do not have Youtube Premium may see ads that are randomly chosen by Youtube. These ads are in no way affiliated with my content or class.
Supply List
I will provide a .pdf with all of the class readings.
Language of Instruction
English
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
I have a degree in English as well as many years of experience teaching high school English. I have extensive specialized training in Curriculum and Instruction. I have written the English curriculum for three public high schools and one private school. My students consistently perform above the 90th percentile on state and national standardized tests.
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Ages: 13-18
