English (Period 4)

“Students who achieve the CA CCSS for ELA/Literacy develop the skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening that are the foundation for any creative and purposeful expression in language.  They are able to undertake the close, attentive reading that is at the heart of understanding and enjoying complex works of literature.  Students exhibit the capacities of a literate individual: They demonstrate independence; they build strong content knowledge; they respond to the varying demands of audience, task, purpose, and discipline; they comprehend as well as critique; they value evidence; they use technology and digital media strategically and capably; and they come to understand other perspectives and cultures.” (Executive Summary Sept 2015) McGraw-Hill’s text: StudySync with its four units will guide instruction.