English 11a
Course description
This year-long, eleventh-grade course integrates the study of American literature, grammar, and composition (expository/technical and creative), and oral communication skills. Students further develop composition skills with an increase in emphasis on technical writing and academic writing. In addition, students continue to develop skills in conducting research and in writing research papers. Literature includes technical reading selections as well as fiction. Literature study develops an understanding of the relationship between literature and culture as well as an awareness of the individual’s identity within that culture.