Description
English II: Foundations Course Overview
This class is part of the MyFunScience online homeschool classes, which offer live instruction for middle school and high school students. Families can also explore all of our English and literature courses designed for homeschool students.
This English II course helps students strengthen grammar analysis, literary discussion, vocabulary development, and structured composition while continuing to build strong language arts foundations.
English II: Foundations builds on the grammar and writing skills introduced in English I: Discovery while preparing students for the more advanced expectations of English III: Journeys.
Students deepen their understanding of grammar, poetry, literature, vocabulary, and structured writing through an integrated and systematic approach.
Students who are transitioning from earlier language arts courses such as Upper Elementary Language Arts will find that this course continues building the strong grammar and writing foundation needed for the full high school English sequence.
Course Overview
- Recommended Grade Level: Grades 5–8
- Prerequisites: Basic grammar knowledge and ability to write sentences or paragraphs
- Format: Weekly live online class with assignments and discussion
- Estimated Workload: Approximately 4–5 hours per week
Who Is Ready for English II?
Students entering English II should be able to:
- Recognize nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, and conjunctions
- Identify a sentence’s subject and predicate
- Read at least at a 5th-grade level
- Write complete sentences or basic paragraphs
Completion of English I: Discovery is recommended but not required.
What Students Will Study
Using the Michael Clay Thompson materials from Royal Fireworks Press, students continue strengthening grammar analysis while expanding their skills in composition and literary discussion.
- Advanced grammar study and sentence analysis
- Paragraph construction and structured writing
- Vocabulary study through roots, prefixes, and suffixes
- Poetry analysis including meter, stanzas, and figurative language
- Whole-book literature discussions
Novels and readings may include Tuck Everlasting, The Giver, Number the Stars, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, The Witch of Blackbird Pond, and selected short stories.
Learn About the Class
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a live online English class?
Yes. Students attend a weekly live online class where the instructor teaches grammar, literature, and writing while guiding students through discussions and assignments.
Is this class designed for homeschool students?
Yes. This course is designed specifically for homeschool students who want structured instruction in grammar, literature, vocabulary, and composition.
What topics are covered in English II: Foundations?
Students study advanced grammar, vocabulary development, poetry analysis, literature discussion, and structured writing assignments.
Do students write essays or longer assignments?
Yes. Students complete writing assignments and receive teacher feedback to help them strengthen their composition and communication skills.
What Families Are Saying
[My daughter] loved your class. I am especially impressed with the improvements I see in her vocabulary and writing this year because of your class. I love that your vocabulary focused on prefixes, suffixes, and roots. That will help her so much on the SAT.
He was so determined to catch you in a mistake and earn five more points that he was glued to everything you posted — and when he missed the chance, you would have thought his team lost the Super Bowl!
-Christel
Curriculum
- Michael Clay Thompson materials from Royal Fireworks Press, including Grammar Town, Caesar’s English I, Practice Town, and Paragraph Town
- Full-length novels and instructor-selected short stories
Recommended Grade Level
- Grades 5–8
Estimated Workload
Approximately 4–5 hours per week of reading, studying, and written assignments.
