Course Expectations

English II This year we will be covering the following:

The My Perspective Savvas program allows students to have more focused instruction with practice in various reading & writing skills. 

* Reading My Perspectives Textbook Units:

Unit 5 - All That Glitters

Unit 1 - Extending Freedom’s Reach

Unit 3- Outsiders and Outcasts

Unit 4 - Virtue and Vengeance  

* Writing:

Informative Essays, Explanatory Essays, Argumentative Essays, Narrative/Reflective Essays, and the Research Paper

Students will read an Independent Reading Book of their choice every marking period.

* Grammar, Language,  and Vocabulary 

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English III This year we will be covering the following:

The My Perspective Savvas program allows students more focused instruction with practice in various reading & writing skills. 

*Reading My Perspectives Textbook Units:

Unit 2 - The Individual and Society

Unit 4 - Grit and Grandeur

Unit 3 - Leaders and Visionaries 

Unit 5 - The Threat of "The Other"

NJPGA Boot Camp (2-3 weeks)

* Writing:

Informative Essays, Explanatory Essays, Argumentative Essays, Narrative/Reflective Essays, and the Research Paper

Students will read an Independent Reading Book of their choice every marking period.

*Grammar, Language,  and Vocabulary

*Albert.io - test practice website

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English IV This year we will be covering the following:

My Perspectives Textbook Units:

Unit 5 - Discovering the Self

Unit 1 - Forging a Hero

Unit 2- Reflecting on Society

Unit 3 - The Trap of Time 

*Writing:

College Essay, Informative Essays, Explanatory Essays, Argumentative Essays, Narrative/Reflective Essays, and the Research Paper

Students will read an Independent Reading Book of their choice every marking period.

* Grammar, Language,  and Vocabulary