English II
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Course Description
Pre-AP English II builds on the foundation of Pre-AP English I, emphasizing critical thinking/writing skills, especially persuasive and expository writing, to create fluid, effective oral/written communication. Literature includes various genres of world and American Literature. Students respond verbally and in writing while analyzing narrative, expository, and persuasive texts to determine author’s purpose and argument. Written composition emphasizes organization and progression of ideas, development of ideas and use of language and conventions.