Language Arts
K-12 Language Arts Philosophy
We believe:
- Effective communication is the key to becoming a contributing member of a changing global society
- All students have the potential to develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills based on individual differences.
- Language experiences must be incorporated in all curricular areas
- Language Arts learning should be drawn from a variety of community, media, and technology
- All students must be exposed to a variety of literature that reflects a global community
- What a student brings to his/her language learning in terms of cultural and social experiences and interests enhances and enriches all learning.
Program Strands:
- Reading/Literature
- Writing
- Speaking/Listening
- Language Study (grammar, conventions, spelling, vocabulary)
- Research/Study Skills
Goals:
- Students read to understand a variety of materials for a wide range of papers.
- Students demonstrate knowledge of language structure, language conventions (grammar, usage, spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, capitalization, and media techniques.
- Students employ a range of writing strategies and processes to communicate their ideas in ways that suit their purpse and audience.
- Students will use reading, writing, listening, and viewing to:
- Gather and organize information
- Communicate effectively
- Succeed in educational, occupational, civic, social, and everyday settings.
- Students will speak purposefully and articulately and students will listen and view attentively and critically
Language Arts Essential Skills
| HS Essential Learnings |
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| 12th Grade Standards |
