English ll
(Grade 10)
The Development of English
Historical development of the English language
Varieties of English
Standard English usage
Language change over time
Listening and Speaking
Understanding noun plurals and suffixes
Crafting and delivering a speech
The nature of effective listening
Writing Effective Sentences
Use of participles, infinitives, prepositions, and gerunds
Constructing simple, compound, and complex sentences
Sentence diagramming skills
The Power of Words
Etymology and word origins
Poetic devices and their functions
Literal, figurative, and symbolic meanings in poetry
Exploring connotations in language
Elements of Composition
Paragraph structure and development
Use of connectives and transitions
Elements and strategies of expository writing
Structure and Reading
Subordinate clauses
Proper use of pronouns (gender, case, agreement)
Reading for recognition and understanding
Oral Reading and Drama
Skills for expressive oral reading
Drama study: history, form, elements, and allegory
Literary study of Everyman
The Short Story
Elements of short stories
Reading for enjoyment and literary analysis
Writing and responding to short stories
Introduction to literary critique
The Novel
Elements and structure of the novel
Literary study of In His Steps
Writing a critical essay and book review
Communication Skills and Fiction Review
Writing and public speaking skills
Review of poetry, short stories, novels, and drama