Welcome to Language Arts II

This is a survey class of literary genres (fiction, poetry, drama) and non-fiction with an emphasis on real-world events and world literature.  Focus will be on finding common themes, ideas and experiences throughout literature and relating those experiences to students’ lives.  LAII will also place emphasis on writing to explore the students’ relationship to the world through independent writing and responses to non-fiction.  In order to help develop reading and writing skills, students will also have lessons to develop vocabulary, reading strategies, logical thought, grammar, and analysis skills.  Students can expect to write informally on a weekly basis and formally several times throughout the year.  Outside reading is also required.