Department of Curriculum an Instructio
FBISD English II
At-a-Glance 2014 – 2015
Course Description:
Students enrolled in English II continue to increase and refine their reading, writing, listening,
speaking, viewing and representing communication skills. Students write in a variety of forms and edit
their papers for clarity, engaging language, and the correct use of the conventions and mechanics of
written English, producing final, error-free drafts. An emphasis is placed on organizing logical
arguments with clearly expressed related definitions, theses, and evidence. Students write to
persuade, report and describe. Students read extensively in multiple genres from world literature and
learn literary forms and terms associated with selections being read. Students interpret the possible
influences of the historical context on a literary work. Pre-AP/GT classes emphasize advanced
reading, analytical reasoning skills and expository writing in preparation for the Advanced Placement
exams in language and literature, and summer reading is required.
Grading Periods
Unit Name
Literature Study: Thematically Linked Readings/Multi-Genre
Grading Period 1
Writing Workshop: Expository Text - Analysis (may be the
Research Essay)
Literature Study: Julius Caesar (CORE) with Thematic Links
Grading Period 2
Writing Workshop: Persuasive Essay (may be the Research
Essay)
Literature Study: Novel from approved district list with Thematic
Links
Grading Period 3
Writing Workshop: Expository Text - Interpretive Response
(may be the Research Essay)
Literature Study: Novel Study/Literature Circles
Grading Period 4
Writing Workshop: Literary Text - Engaging Story, Poem, Script
(Teachers choose two of the three)
Vertical Alignment
Textbook:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Texas Literature, Grade 10
The Write Source, Grade 10