English II Course Outline

Student Textbook Link:

http://www.phschool.com/atschool/literature/Student_Area/LIT10_S_BK_index.html

THE FIRST NINE WEEKS:

WEEK 1 –Introductions

“The Writer in You”

Portfolios

WEEK 2-Discuss the Writing Process- Begin UNIT 1 “Daring Decisions”-Read “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket.”

WEEK 3- Introduce “Green Angel” by Alice Hoffman

WEEK 4-“Green Angel” Activities

WEEK 5-Back to “Daring Decisions” and read “The Monkey’s Paw” & “The Bridegroom”

WEEK 6-Read “A Walk to the Jetty from Annie John” by Jamaica Kincaid

WEEK 7-UNIT 2 “Overcoming Obstacles” Collection of short stories & Poems

WEEK 8-“Reaching A Goal” Collection of poems

WEEK 9-Reviews & Exam