Course Overview
Communication Arts II Is a year-long required English course, completed in either the sophomore or junior year, which is divided into two semesters and is designed to provide students with the continued support in the development of the literacy skills necessary to complete the English requirements at SGHS.
Throughout the course, students will continue to improve their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through a variety of projects which study multiple genres: poetry, short stories, narratives, speeches, critical essays, and novels. Directed vocabulary and grammar enrichment will support students' overall literacy development. During the second semester, students will receive explicit instruction in preparation for the independent research project that is a graduation requirement.
Grading
Grades for the course will be based on the following criteria:
First Quarter (45% of semester grade)
Formal Writing, Presentations, and Tests 30%
Quizzes 20%
Homework 20%
Class Participation 20%
Notebook 10%
Second Quarter (50% of semester grade)
Formal Writing, Presentations, and Tests 25%
Quizzes 15%
Homework 15%
Class Participation 15%
Notebook 5%
Research Project 25%
Semester Final (5% of semester grade)
