English 2
First Semester
Mrs. Borchers
keri.7142@gmail.com
Purpose: The purpose of English II is to familiarize the student with major writers from
around the world and to build on the skills learned in English 1. Students will work more indepth with literary analysis, writing research.
Major Points of Study:
To Kill a Mockingbird
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
A Streetcar Named Desire
Poetry
Historical Documents
Nonfiction readings
Various Short Stories
Supplies: 3-Ring Binder, Paper/Notebook, pens/pencils
Testing:
Quizzes will be given with OR without warning
Unit Tests
Essays
Re-Testing: Students will have 1 week after receiving the graded test to re-take.
Grading: Will follow the guideline within the student handbook.
Homework =10%
Tests/Quizzes=30%
Book Reports/In Class Work/Bell Ringers/Journals=20%
Essays/Projects (all aspects to completed assignment)=40%
Late Work: Will follow the guidelines established in the Student Handbook. You will need
to check with Mrs. Borchers for assignments on the day(s) you are absent (check the Absent
Work Clipboard). YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU!!!
Tentative Agenda:
The following will help you know what is expected of you daily and information
for when you are absent.
Aug. 22
Syllabus
Expectations
Course Overview
Book Check
Bell Ringer Activity
Aug. 26
Benchmark Test
Bell Ringer Activity
Syllabus Due Aug. 28
Aug. 24
Bell Ringer Activity
Introductory Unit
Objective Summaries
Comprehending Complex
Aug. 28
Bell Ringer Activity
Introductory Unit
Academic Vocab.
Hero’s Journey
Texts
Aug. 30
Analyzing Arguments
Journal
Archetypes Lesson
Sept. 4
Bell Ringer Activity
The Big Question: Is there
a difference between reality and
truth?
Elements of
Fiction/Nonfiction
Determining Theme
Determining Central Idea
Sept. 6
Model Reading
Read “The Monkey’s Paw”
(pgs. 31-42)
Sept. 6
Bell Ringer Activity
Quiz & Discuss “The
Monkey”
Reading for Information
Lesson
Read “Occupation:
Conductorette” (pgs.79-84)
Sept. 10
Bell Ringer Activity
Journal
Discuss “Occupation”
Mid-Unit Selection Test
Read “Contents of the Dead
Man’s Pockets” (pgs. 118-134)
Sept. 12
Bell Ringer Activity
Quiz & Discuss “Contents”
Reading for Information
Read “Making History”
(pgs. 168-176)
Sept. 16
Bell Ringer Activity
Quiz & Discuss “Making
History”
Writing about the Big
Question (pgs. 189-199)
Sept. 18
Writing Workshop—
Exposition: Cause & Effect
Rough Draft Due: Sept.
25
Sept. 20
Unit 1 Test
Sept. 25
Rough Draft Due
Peer-Edit
Final Draft due: Oct. 1
The Big Question: Can
progress be made without conflict?
Elements of a Short Story
Review
Analyzing Characters
Sept. 27
Bell Ringer Activity
Journal
Analyzing Structure
Model Reading
Read “A Visit to
Grandmother” (pgs. 243-252)
Oct. 1
Essay Due
Bell Ringer Activity
Quiz & Discuss “A Visit”
Read “There Will Come
Soft Rains” (pgs. 284-292)
Oct. 3
Bell Ringer Activity
Journal
Discuss “There Will Come”
Reading for Information
Read “Civil Peace” (pgs.
358-364)
Oct. 7
Mid-Unit Test
Discuss “Civil Peace”
Read “The Masque” (pgs.
373-380)
Oct. 9
Bell Ringer Activity
Journal
Quiz & Discuss “Masque”
Reading for Information
Writing about the Big
Question
Oct. 11
Bell Ringer Activity
Writing WorkshopProblem-Solution Essay
Rough Draft Due Oct. 15
Oct. 15
Unit 2 Test
Rough Draft Due
Peer Edit
Final Draft Due Oct. 21
Oct. 17
Heart of Darkness
Oct. 21
Final Draft Due
Heart of Darkness
Oct. 23
Heart of Darkness
Oct. 28
Heart of Darkness
Oct. 30
Heart of Darkness
Nov. 1
Bell Ringer Activity
The Big Question: What
kind of knowledge changes our
lives?
Elements of Essays and
Speeches
Analyzing Idea
Development
Nov. 5
Model Reading
Read “The Spider and the
Wasp” (pgs. 464-470)
Nov. 7
Bell Ringer Activity
Journal
Discuss “The Spider”
Read “The Sun Parlor”
(pgs. 491-496)
Nov. 11
Bell Ringer Activity
Quiz &Discuss “The Sun”
Reading for Information
Nov. 13
Mid-Unit Test
Writing about the Big
Question
Read pgs. 543-544; 548-552
Nov. 15
Bell Ringer Activity
Comparing Literature
Writing
Read “The American Idea”
(pgs. 561-564)
Nov. 19
Bell Ringer Activity
Journal
Quiz & Discuss
“American”
Reading for Information
Nov. 21
Writing Workshop:
Persuasive Essay
Rough Draft Due Dec. 2
Nov. 25
Unit 3 Test
Dec. 2
Rough Draft Due
Peer-Edit
Final Draft Due Dec. 6
Dec. 4
Research Project
Dec. 6
Research Project
Final Draft Due
Dec. 10
Research Project
Dec. 12
Research Project
Dec. 16
Research Project
Dec. 18
Semester Final/Wrap-Up
Dec. 20
Semester Final/Wrap-Up