English Acquisition II is designed for students who have developed initial English skills and are ready to advance their proficiency in academic and social communication. This course provides focused language instruction that helps students deepen their understanding of English while supporting success across all subject areas.
Students will build on foundational skills by expanding their vocabulary, improving grammar and sentence structure, and strengthening reading and listening comprehension. Increased emphasis is placed on producing clear, well-organized spoken and written communication using more advanced language structures.
Through targeted practice with both literary and informational texts, students will learn strategies for analyzing content, identifying key ideas, and expressing complex thoughts more confidently. Instruction also supports students in navigating grade-level assignments by teaching skills such as summarizing, citing evidence, participating in discussions, and planning written responses.
English Acquisition II prepares students to progress toward higher levels of English proficiency, enabling them to participate more fully in academic coursework and engage confidently in both school and community settings.
Placement in English Language Development courses is determined through a combination of screening assessments and teacher evaluations.