These English elective courses do not satisfy University of California entrance requirements but do meet the CUSD English graduation requirement. This course emphasizes literature of 20th century American authors. Each major unit consists of an in-depth study of a major work combined with discussions, composition, and projects as well as other types of assessment. Each student will also complete a short portfolio during the semester. This course develops basic proficiency in written communication.
Emphasis is on sentence and paragraph development, along with grammar, vocabulary and comprehension.
This course can be taken twice for credit. Emphasis is on the work of several science fiction authors, allowing for the study of the authors' styles to make direct applications to writing assignments. This course is a study of non-fiction and the application of critical reading skills. Composition will be included in writing to directed prompts. It is a comprehensive review course to prepare students for college entrance exams and placement exams.