English II A & B

Course Length:

Two one-semester courses (students must independently register for each semester)

Course Description:

English II emphasizes language arts skills including reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Coursework focuses on the reading and understanding of difficult texts selected from British and Western literature. The objective is for students to develop their writing performance, comprehend and analyze literature, and deepen their understanding of the organic process of revision. Special attention is given to improving students’ research skills and writing abilities.

Prerequisites:

To be successful in English II, the student should have successfully completed a freshman level English or Language Arts course.

Comprehensive Syllabus:

English II Public Syllabus link

Required Materials:

Materials will be provided in the course.

Specific Technical/Software Requirements in Addition to General Requirements:

Please review the general original credit software requirements at http://mtda.link/techreq

Course Availability (subject to resource and teacher availability):

Fall: A semester available
Spring: B semester available
Local schools may count either semester for credit for either A or B semester.
Summer: Not available

Lead Teacher:

Marne Burt, Billings Public Schools, marne.burt@montanadigitalacademy.org