English

ENGLISH 9: INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION CP

This introductory course focuses on reading and writing at the high school level. All English 9 students read short stories, novels, mythology, and poetry, as well as write literary analysis essays, research papers, and personal narratives.  In all areas, reading, writing, listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills are emphasized.  

Course is UC/CSU-b approved

ENGLISH 9: ENRICHED CP 

This introductory course focuses on reading and writing at the high school level. All English 9E students read short stories, novels, mythology, and poetry, as well as write literary analysis essays, research papers, and personal narratives.  In all areas, reading, writing, listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills are emphasized.  English 9E students read more complex works, including works by Charles Dickens and Victor Hugo.

Course is UC/CSU-b approved

* Enrollment in an enriched, honors or AP class is determined on multiple factors including, a) level of student interest & master schedule constraints, b) student reading and writing skills as demonstrated on course work, c) overall academic performance, prior course difficulty and student attendance, and d) departmental recommendation & application

ENGLISH 10: LITERATURE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION CP

During their sophomore year, students in English 10 read novels, plays, short stories, and poetry which are aligned with the world history course in which they are enrolled.  These pieces reflect the diverse breadth and depth of Western Literature and include seminal works such as Animal Farm and Night as well as modern bestsellers like The Hate U Give.   All students write research papers and literary analysis essays.  

Course is UC/CSU-b approved

ENGLISH 10: ENRICHED CP

During their sophomore year, students in 10E read novels, plays, short stories, and poetry which are aligned with the world history course in which they are enrolled.  These pieces reflect the breadth and depth of Western Literature and include seminal works such as Animal Farm and Night.  All students write research papers and literary response essays.  Students in English 10E read at a faster pace, and their literature includes more complex works of literature.  As in all Terra Nova English courses, reading, writing, listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills are emphasized.

Course is UC/CSU-b approved

* Enrollment in an enriched, honors or AP class is determined on multiple factors including, a) level of student interest & master schedule constraints, b) student reading and writing skills as demonstrated on course work, c) overall academic performance, prior course difficulty and student attendance, and d) departmental recommendation & application

ENGLISH 11: AMERICAN LITERATURE & STUDIES CP 

During their junior year, students in English 11 read American novels, short stories, poems and plays that are aligned with situations and themes they study in their American history course.  Additionally, they read historically relevant non-fiction texts that deepen their understanding of seminal fictional works such as To Kill a Mockingbird and The Great Gatsby.  All students will write research and literary response essays, as well as persuasive essays or personal narratives.  They also complete multimedia projects, individually or collaboratively, that develop their presentation skills.   

Course is UC/CSU-b approved

AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION 11

This college-level course is designed to engage students in becoming skilled readers in prose written in a variety of time periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Both will make students aware of the writer’s purposes, audience expectations, subjects, and conventions to contribute to the effectiveness in writing. Students will learn how to write in narrative, exploratory, expository, and argumentative styles at a professional level. The intense concentration on language use should enhance the students’ sophistication and ability to analyze and compose mature, stylistic prose. Students can earn college credit by successfully passing this course and the AP College Board Exam. Students are required to prepare for the AP Examination in May; all students are encouraged to take the exam.

Course is UC/CSU-b approved

* Enrollment in an enriched, honors or AP class is determined on multiple factors including, a) level of student interest & master schedule constraints, b) student reading and writing skills as demonstrated on course work, c) overall academic performance, prior course difficulty and student attendance, and d) departmental recommendation & application.

ENGLISH 12: EXPOSITORY, READING AND WRITING COURSE CP (ERWC)

Rhetoric and Writing will prepare seniors for the literacy demands of higher education and other post-secondary placements. Through the reading of non-fiction and fictional texts, students will develop advanced proficiencies in expository, analytical, and argumentative reading and writing, as well as literary response, focusing on the analysis and implementation of rhetorical strategies. This year-long course contains coursework specifically designed by faculty, staff, and board members of the CSU system.

Course is UC/CSU-b approved

AP ENGLISH LITERATURE & COMPOSITION 12

This college-level course is designed to engage motivated and independent learners in the careful reading and interpretation of literary works. Through class discussions and their own writing, students will study non-fiction, poetry, drama, and the novel, working both in groups and on their own. The class is fast-paced, as are all AP courses, so students should be prepared to spend an hour each night either reading or writing.  Students may earn college credit by taking this course and successfully passing the College Board Exam. Students are required to prepare for the AP Examination in May; all students are encouraged to take the exam.

Course is UC/CSU-b approved

* Enrollment in an enriched, honors or AP class is determined on multiple factors including, a) level of student interest & master schedule constraints, b) student reading and writing skills as demonstrated on course work, c) overall academic performance, prior course difficulty and student attendance, and d) departmental recommendation & application

FILM AS LITERATURE CP 12

This UC-approved English course explores the basic elements of narrative, nonfiction, and visual storytelling. We will read classic novels, short stories, articles, and poetry in combination with a variety of movies, television, online videos, and photography. We will write critical reviews, short stories, research papers, and scripts for narratives, music videos, and documentaries. As we study visual media in historical, cultural, and artistic contexts, students will gain experience investigating and telling their own stories. Additionally, students will conceive, pitch, write, storyboard, direct, perform, and edit at least two video projects in the course of the year. Student work will also be featured online and in film festivals each semester.

Course is UC/CSU-b approved