Language Arts

Overview

Language arts is a basic subject taught in grades K-12. Major areas of the language arts curriculum are reading, listening, speaking, writing, spelling, handwriting, and vocabulary. The ICCSD advocates a balanced literacy framework to implement language arts instruction. This framework combines teacher-directed instruction and student-centered activities. Since there is a distinct body of knowledge for components of language arts, time is designated specifically for this instruction. To help students make connections between what they read, write, speak, listen, and view, language arts instruction may also be integrated within the discipline or with other disciplines.

At the elementary level, in the primary grades, the program begins with an emphasis on learning to read. At the upper elementary grades, the emphasis becomes reading to learn. At all levels, students are taught skills as well as strategies for reading, writing and speaking. Language arts resource specialists assist in the design of programs as well as help in identifying student needs.

At the secondary level, language arts is a required course. Two years are necessary for promotion from junior to senior high school. Four years are necessary for graduation from high school. There is a balance of literature, writing, and oral communication in the program.

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