English 10 is an integrated curriculum of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and standard English language skills based on the California ELA Common Core State Standards and the California ELA/ELD Framework. Students will continue to apply and build upon the knowledge and skills acquired in the ninth grade.
English 10 Honors is an advanced integrated curriculum of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and standard English language skills based on the California ELA Common Core State Standards and the California ELA/ELD Framework. English 10 Honors is intended to support and advance those students who possess the skills and desire for a more rigorous and challenging curriculum. It is also designed to prepare students for future enrollment in the Advanced Placement courses at the 11th and 12th grade levels. As such, this is a rigorous course that will require substantial amounts of reading, writing, critical thinking, speaking, and homework, in addition to the standards- based instruction of the regular English 10 course.