Language Arts is a comprehensive curriculum for grades 3-12 focusing on the sequential development and integration of communication in reading, writing, listening and speaking. The program targets these skills by delivering a combination of on and off computer assignments. Grades 3-6 weave these skill topics together within units, whereas, in the upper grades, the skills are treated more discretely unit by unit. Content strands in Reading include Vocabulary, Comprehension skills and Literature studies. Book report projects are interspersed across grades 3-8. Upper grades provide instruction intended to equip students to effectively analyze, interpret and appreciate varieties of literature. Content strands in Writing include Spelling, Grammar and Composition. Spelling lessons appear in every unit grades 3-8. Grades 7-12 cover sentence structure; verb forms; phrases and clauses; usage and sentence reduction and expansion. Composition skill are taught and reinforced throughout the curriculum in all grade levels providing opportunities for students to apply principles of grammar and usage in written assignments. Speaking and Listening skills introduced as vital components of effective communication and are taught as specific skills in grades 7-12 including topics such as conversational etiquette, note taking, interviewing, and preparing, delivering and evaluating speeches.
(L300) Reading & Sentence Building
(L400) Word Study: Grammar Skills, Composition
(L500) Literature, Poetry, Reports
(L600) Reading for a Purpose: Sentences & Poetry
(L700) Composition & Literature
(L800) Speaking & Writing Skills
(L900) Elements of Literature: Structure & Language
(L1000) Literature Genres: Effective Writing
(L1100) American Literature: Research & Reports
(L1200) British Literature: Structure of Language & Poetry