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This course will require students to understand complex ideas through completion of rigorous assignments. English II Honors focuses on the study of world literture through a variety of fiction, poetry, drama, and non-fiction texts. Students write regularly for a various range of purposes, tasks, and audiences over various time periods. To develop language skills, students apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. Additionally, students initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on topics, texts and issues, as well as build on others' ideas and express their own clearly and persuasively. By the end of the course, students should be able to read and comprehend a variety of literary and informational texts proficiently.