Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course is an integrated English course that incorporates both the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts and California’s Academic Standards for English/Language Arts of the first half of grade 11 into the curriculum. The course is a study of language, literature, composition, and oral communication with a focus on exploring characterization across universal themes, such as the American Dream, and a wide variety of genres. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparison, and evaluation to read and to respond to representative works of historical or cultural significance appropriate for English 5. Students read classic and contemporary literature balanced with nonfiction--the major focus are American literature and media literacy regarding non-fiction texts. Students examine and compose various types of writing including, literary analysis, satire, synthesis, and narrative as well as deliver grade-appropriate multimedia presentations and access, analyze, and evaluate online and printed information. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for rigorous senior-level courses focused in critical reading and effective written expression. 