ELA Instruction

There are five components of Language Arts.  These components include reading, writing, speaking, listening and language.  The ELA curriculum is divided into two categories; k-5 and 6-12.  There are two content areas in the 6-12 grade levels.  ELA standards are to be taught in the ELA curriculum as well as in history/social studies, science and technical subjects. 
With each of the five learning standards there is a main skill that is to be the focus of that particular component.  These include:
     Reading: Text complexity and Growth of comprehension-focus on growing abilities and increasing the number of components between text.
    Writing: Text types, responding to reading in research- this area focuses on writing skills such as the ability to plan, revise, edit and publish.  It also emphasizes on reading connections.
    Speaking and Listening: Flexible communications and collaboration- this area focuses on formal presentations and students working together to express ideas and be active listeners.
    Lanugauage: Conventions, effective use and vocabulary- focuses on using tools to enhance vocabulary in the classroom.
By integrating these five components into both the ELA curriculum and across other subject areas, students will be exposed to the appropriate skills that will allow them to be proficient in Language Arts.