Description:

English 2 is an innovative and interactive course that will offer you fully immersive learning, using virtual reality.

English 2 provides instruction in the Language Arts strands of the reading process, literary analysis, writing process, writing applications, communication, and information and media literacy.

Content includes instruction in reading literature and in vocabulary strategies necessary to comprehend printed materials; the writing of essays for various purposes and audiences, using literary and nonliterary subjects; untimed and timed writings, utilizing all elements of the writing process where appropriate (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and publishing); emphasis of applicable research; analysis of selections found in world literature; study of grammar, mechanics, usage and other conventions of standard written English in conjunction with writing; study of mass media, including analysis of propaganda and persuasion techniques; and instruction in speech, including analysis of effective techniques in oral presentations. Technology is incorporated into all aspects of the course.

VR English 2 students will have access to a custom Remio VR social space, exclusively for GXRA students, where they can interact with other HS learners in VR. This Remio space includes VR games, activities, and social areas, as well as opportunities to receive curricular support and troubleshoot with peers. 

Pre – Requirement: English 1
Credit Value: 1.0 High School Credit
Start Date: January 16^th, 2023 - May 5^th, 2023
First Session in VR: January 24^th, 2023
Duration: 15 Weeks of VR Sessions
Times: Tuesday and Thursdays 11:30 AM ET – 12:15 PM ET (45 Minutes)