Humanities

In the English/Language Arts portion they are expected to do the following: read for pleasure as well as for information in the content area, identify author’s purpose in writing, locate information from a variety of sources, construe literal meaning and plausible inferences, identify and understand the use of figurative language, use literature and poetry as a means of exploring a historical period, and use fluency and expression in oral reading. Students are also expected to write formally and informally on a variety of subjects, effectively use the writing process, and write clearly using standard English grammar, correct spelling, and punctuation for a final copy. Students write narratives, expository compositions, research reports, responses to literature, and compare/contrast compositions in accordance with the California State Standards for Language Arts.