English II: Language, Literature, and Life – A Sophomore (Grade 10) English Textbook

By David A. Rodgers Jr. and Brenda Rodgers

Meets & EXCEEDS all educational standards, worldwide, including Common Core

English II: Language, Literature, and Life - A Sophomore English Textbook

Unlock the power of advanced English skills with a textbook designed for real learning, real thinking, and real-world communication.

English II: Language, Literature, and Life is a complete sophomore-level English curriculum that helps students move beyond basic reading and writing into deeper analysis, confident communication, and creative expression. Clear explanations, student-friendly language, and engaging examples guide learners through the essential skills that define strong readers, writers, and thinkers.

This full-year textbook covers every major component of a modern English course:

- Rhetoric & Persuasion - Learn how arguments work and how to craft your own using ethos, pathos, logos, and powerful rhetorical devices.
- Grammar & Style - Build precision, clarity, and flow through stronger sentences, smarter punctuation, and intentional word choice.
- Literary Analysis - Move from summarizing stories to uncovering deeper meaning through symbols, themes, tone, and structure.
- American & World Literature - Explore classic and contemporary stories, poems, myths, and global voices that broaden understanding and cultural awareness.
- Essay Writing - Master expository, analytical, and persuasive essays through step-by-step instruction and modeled examples.
- Research Skills - Learn how to use sources responsibly, avoid plagiarism, evaluate credibility, and cite correctly.
- Media & Society - Analyze advertisements, social media, headlines, and modern communication for bias, persuasion, and purpose.
- Drama & Creative Writing - Develop expressive language through plays, poetry, short fiction, and performance.
- Real-World English - Apply skills to resumes, applications, public speaking, and everyday communication.
- Capstone Project - Tie together research, writing, creativity, and presentation in a culminating project.

Every chapter includes explanations, examples, practice exercises, speaking tasks, and an end-of-chapter project-making this book ideal for classroom teaching, homeschooling, independent study, and tutoring.

English II: Language, Literature, and Life empowers students to think critically, write clearly, communicate effectively, and appreciate the wide world of literature. More than a textbook, it's a toolkit for academic success and lifelong learning.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G2XMQWXP
• ISBN13: 9798275110388
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.3" x 8.5"