This document provides an overview of the skills and expectations for an 11th grade English class. It discusses developing mastery of language arts, learning and innovation skills, information and media literacy, and life/career skills. Students will work collaboratively, access information from various sources, and be respectful of diverse cultures and viewpoints. They will complete a large assignment involving selecting a text to read, blogging about themes, crafting a thesis statement, revising drafts, and presenting their paper.