The 9th Grade English Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum, based on the theme of Identity & Relationships, allows students to explore their own identity as well as the different identities of those around them in their diverse communities. They will also critically examine systems of power that affect themselves and their communities. They do this while working towards mastery of the CA Common Core Standards. Every unit culminates with an opportunity for students to reflect on and then share their learning. This was designed to meet the needs of ALL students - so that students get WHAT they need, WHEN they need it, in the WAY that they need it. This course also provides protected time for small group designated English Language Development (ELD) instruction for English learners at all proficiency levels. This small group instruction builds critical language skills into and from the English content and is focused on the CA ELD Standards

This advanced 9th Grade English Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum, based on the theme of Identity & Relationships, allows students to explore their own identity as well as the different identities of those around them in their diverse communities. They will also critically examine systems of power that affect themselves and their communities. They do this while working towards mastery of the CA Common Core Standards. Every unit culminates with an opportunity for students to reflect on and then share their learning. This was designed to meet the needs of ALL students - so that students get WHAT they need, WHEN they need it, in the WAY that they need it. This course also provides protected time for small group designated English Language Development (ELD) instruction for English learners at all proficiency levels. This small group instruction builds critical language skills into and from the English content and is focused on the CA ELD Standards

This required course explores concepts of language and literature. Oral and written communication skills are stressed. Reading selections include short stories, drama, poetry, and biographies from around the world. Emphasis is placed on the individual and the development of a positive self-image.

Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of literature and will grow in their abilities to respond to literature based on their own experiences. The writing process will be emphasized by the use of essay, research, and documentation as well as through creative writing. Students will proceed and move through all steps in the writing process. The following items will be refined and reinforced in their writing: research, spelling, grammar, and mechanics. Descriptive, evaluative, persuasive and informative essays will be developed by the students and creative and analytical thinking will be stressed.

From Poe to Cummings, from the Gold Rush to the first steps on the moon, from Puritanism to Women's Liberation, this course will trace the major trends and movements in American life as shown through the writings of the people who lived in history. In addition to the study of literature, emphasis is placed on the development of music, art, science, and religion.

The overall purpose of this rigorous, college preparatory course is to enable students to read complex texts with understanding and survey non- fiction rhetorical documents. By their writing and reading, students will become aware of the interactions among a writer's purposes, audience, expectations, and subjects, as well as the way generic conventions and the resources of language contribute to effective writing. Students will prepare for the AP exam administered in May. Summer reading is required.

This course prepares college-bound seniors for the literacy demands of higher education. The California State University developed this course in collaboration with high school teachers to deepen students' critical reading, writing and thinking skills; to emphasize in-depth study of expository, analytical and argumentative writing; to prepare students to read and respond to nonfiction and literary texts; to increase their awareness of the rhetorical strategies employed by authors and to employ these strategies in their own writing.

This course provides students with both instruction and practice in writing for different audiences and purposes. Pieces by professional writers prompt discussion and serve as models for further writing. Working independently and in groups, students refine their use of language. Students also learn to interpret and evaluate writing in the media as well as information conveyed by graphics. The standards-based units of study integrate all aspects of literacy: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students collect their work and reflections in portfolios.

This course is designed for transfer-level students or for those who want to develop competence in college level reading and composition. Students read, analyze, discuss and think critically using a variety of works and sources. Based on these activities, students write essays, fully documented research projects, and other types of texts for various purposes and audiences. This written work, which demonstrates effective, logical, and precise expression of ideas, totals at least 6000 graded words. Designated sections of this course may be taught from a specific cultural perspective. (FT) AA/ AS; CSU; UC.

This intermediate-level college reading and writing course uses the principles of rhetoric to build research and critical thinking skills required for success at four-year institutions. Emphasis is placed on reading, evaluating and writing argumentative prose. Students locate, evaluate and integrate outside sources into their writing assignments, which total at least 8,000 words for the semester. This course is intended for students majoring in English and all students interested in improving critical thinking and writing skills.

Multilevel English 9th–12th is designed to provide students with disabilities with additional support to the core curriculum through reteaching and remediation. This course requires concurrent enrollment in a core general education ELA course. This course also provides protected time for small group designated English Language Development (dELD) instruction for English learners at all proficiency levels. This small group instruction builds critical language skills into and from the English content and is focused on the CA ELD Standards.

This is a two semester elective course that targets the linguistic and academic needs of English Learners, At Risk English Learners (ARELs) or Long Term English Learners (LTEL). Defined as students who enrolled in a U.S. school and have not attained the levels of English and academic proficiency necessary to succeed in standards-based coursework despite several years of academic instruction and meet the criteria towards reclassification. This course is designed to ensure proficiency in the language of the school - academic vocabulary, speaking, listening, and writing which are the core pillars necessary to success in school and life. This course addresses the CA English Language Development Standards in tandem with the Common Core English Language Arts Standards.