Starmount High School English Department

World Literature (H)

ENG II Honors Fall 2013 Course Description
Students in English II Honors read, discuss, and write about classical and contemporary world literature in a cultural context to appreciate the diversity and complexity of world issues and to connect global ideas to their own experiences. Students will continue to explore language and writing for narrative, informative/explanatory, opinion/argumentative and narrative purposes. Research skills will be exhibited in written and oral presentations. In addition to the common core curriculum prescribed for all English II students, Honors English II students conduct more independent investigations into texts and themes. These students critically interpret and evaluate fiction and nonfiction texts related to cultural studies. They write extensively, exhibiting a higher level of literary interpretation as well as writing connections. Challenging assignments in literature, composition, and vocabulary are given to promote critical thinking. *Honors level courses are those whose course content, pace, and academic rigor put high expectation on the student and surpass standards specified by the Common Core. Such courses demand a greater independence and responsibility of the student.

Ms. Zepp
katie.zepp@yadkin.k12.nc.us 336.468.2891 Office hours 3:05-4:00 Monday- Friday

Russian & Eastern European Lit

The Metamorphosis Fathers and Sons Memoirs and Diaries (Holocaust) Russian Literature Writing: Review, Memoir

African & Middle Eastern Literature

Things Fall Apart Reading Lolita In Tehran Speeches & Accounts Folk Tales Writing: Narrative, Speech

Latin American Literature

Magical Realism Poetry & Short Stories Post-Colonial Literature Writing: Research Paper

Materials Needed
- One 3 ring binder (no smaller than one inch) - Divider tabs (5) - 2 packs of loose leaf college- ruled paper - Pencils with erasers and pens (I recommend a zipper pouch to keep in folder for those students who cant hold on to writing utensils). These items are absolutely necessary to success in class. - Sticky Notes and Highlighters - 1 packet of computer printer paper (for classroom) - 3 packs of 3 x 5 notecards

Asian Literature

The Analects & Tao Te Ching Lyric Poetry Modern Literature Writing: Analysis, Poetry

Classical & Ancient Texts

Oedipus Rex Creation Myths The Epic of Gilgamesh

Grading Scale
93-100 A 85-92 B 77-84 C 70-76 D < 69 F . Final Grade: 1st 9 weeks 2nd 9 weeks EOC Exam Grade + Final Course Grade

Drama

A Dolls House - Ibsen Shakespeares Julius Caesar or Antony and Cleopatra

Communication Any and all communication is welcome and encouraged.Students and parents who ask questions, request feedback, attend face-to-face meetings and email or call frequently will have the best results in this

Technology This year is an exciting one for our English students. We will have a set of Chrome Books in our classroom as well as a new online learning management system called Canvas. Students will be able to complete lessons and activities online with a variety of 21st century tools. Each student will be expected to utilize his/her school internet account including the Google Drive. All of these tools are free for your student and accessible at home if internet is available.

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This technology will be new to everyone. We are excited for all of the new challenges this will bring and for the challenges it will allow us to take on. As we continue to learn more about these new additions, please do not hesitate to ask questions, get involved or ask for a tutorial!