DESCRIPTION:
This course provides an introduction to literature. The course is presented in two semesters.
Semester 1 introduces students to different types of figurative language encountered when reading literature.
Semester 2 discusses and explains elements of various types of literature, information and media literacy, and desktop publishing, as it applies to creating and producing brochures. This course explores a variety of career writing applications, such as print and nonprint media, technical writing, and journalism.
CREDITS:
1 Credit
PREREQUISITES:
English I: Grammar and Composition
STANDARDS:
This course is aligned to the Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) standards, Florida Sunshine State Standards, and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Standards.
English II Semester 1
Denotation and Connotation
Literal and Figurative Language
Hyperbole and Onomatopoeia
Oxymoron
Personification and Anthropomorphism
Irony and Sarcasm
Parallelism and Paradox
Symbols and Symbolism
Technical Writing
Journalism
Plays
Short Stories
Novel
Poetry
Haiku and Limericks
Allegories, Fables, and Fairy Tales
English II Semester 2
Epic Poetry
Lyric Poetry
Dramatic Poetry
Tragedy
Comedy
Parody
Satire
Prose
Information and Media Literacy
Visual Components
Creating an Informative Document
Using Computers for Online Research
Citing Online Sources
Evaluating Print Media
Evaluating Nonprint Media
Creating a Brochure