Teaching English Composition II
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English Composition is undoubtedly the most foundational of courses with regard to developing writing skills in analytical and expository prose.



The main shift in approach that students are expected to make in English Composition is from book report style summaries to argumentative writings that include a thesis statement and focused body paragraphs that advance the thesis. English Composition II advances the same writing skills that are stressed in English Composition I, but with far more emphasis on the development of research skills, scholarly/academic prose, the successful negotiation of MLA Style Guidelines, and argumentative writings.



Demonstrating a progressive improvement in the above skills is critically important to having a successful semester in both English Composition I and English Composition II.
Choose an English Composition II Assignment and View or Print the Prompt:
Personal Response Essay
Research Proposal
Connections Essay
Annotated Bibliography
Bibliographic Analysis Essay Exam
Bibliographic Analysis Essay
Argumentative Essay
Reading Skills Portfolio
Wired Thought Papers
Literature Thought Papers


Choose an English Composition II Handout:


For English Composition II Reading Skills Workshops:
Timings Handout for Speed-Reading
How to Figure Out the Average Number of Words Per Line in Any Text

General English Composition II Handouts:
Definition of a Thesis Statement
How to Structure and Organize Your Essays
How to Create a Document Header
Example of Page One of an Assignment
Peer Revision Worksheet
Cut & Paste Example Citations
Example of a Note-Taking Grid
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