Description: In Enlish II (E), students increase and refine their communication proficiencies while focusing on the knowledge and skills identified in the TEKS. Writing assignments revolve around six specific traits (ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions) and emphasize all forms of expository expression. In this course particular emphasis is placed on student participation, primarily in the forms of class discussions, written responses, oral presentations, and writing portfolios. Students in the course read extensively in multiple genres from world literature; they learn about various literary forms and terms, build their vocabulary, participate in research activities, and refine their grammar skills.