Language Arts II focuses on developing well-rounded and deep-thinking eighth-grade students to prepare them for high school and college, but it is also appropriate for students not ready for English I.

This course will engage students in improving grammar, vocabulary, composition, and literary analysis skills. Students will discover how grammar impacts sentence structure and will practice correct usage and mechanics. An understanding and appreciation of the structure of language will provide a foundation for students to learn writing structure, organization of ideas, and MLA formatting through the completion of six writing assignments (including several literary essays and one short research paper).

The literature in this course encompasses a wide variety of interests and topics and includes full-text classic and contemporary novels, nonfiction, drama, short stories, and poetry. Students will be challenged to dig deeply into the literature to understand and discover life lessons through literary elements such as theme, characterization, and symbolism. Individualized and relevant vocabulary studies will correspond with reading materials.

Throughout the semester, students will grow academically through in-class discussions, writing assignments, and feedback from the teacher.

Please view prerequisites and required supplies below.