English–Language Arts Content Standards california public schools
With the adoption of these English–language arts
content standards in 1997, California set forth for the
first time a uniform and specific vision of what
students should know and be able to do in this subject
area. Reflecting a strong consensus among educators,
these standards establish high expectations for all
students. They embody our collective hope that all
students become effective language users so that they
can succeed academically, pursue higher education,
find challenging and rewarding work, participate in
our democracy as informed citizens, appreciate and
contribute to our culture, and pursue their own goals
and interests throughout their lives....
