Grade 10TAC §110.37
English II
World literature, rhetorical analysis, research synthesis, and persuasive writing — building toward AP readiness in critical reading and composition.
Units
14
Credit
1.0 credit
Weekly Hours
5 hrs
Duration
36 weeks
What You'll Learn
World Literature
Engage with diverse literary traditions — global perspectives that build cultural literacy and analytical range.
Rhetorical Analysis
Identify author purpose, audience, and craft across genres. The skills that power AP English success.
TEKS §110.37 Aligned
Covers Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English II.
Units (14)
1Stories Without Borders: Introduction to World Literature2The Art of Persuasion: Rhetoric in Action3Words on Stage: Reading Drama4True Stories: Literary Nonfiction and Memoir5Building the Analytical Essay6Form and Freedom: Advanced Poetry7Reading the Screen: Media Literacy and Digital Texts8Across Borders: Comparative Literature9The Architecture of Sentences: Syntax and Style10Behind the Curtain: Introduction to Literary Theory11Building Knowledge: Research Methods12The Sharpest Weapon: Satire and Irony13The Art of Argument: Speaking and Debate14Connections: Synthesis and Capstone