Department Head:

Sara Stipes

General Information:

Language Arts classes are basic skills classes. They are required at all three grade levels. Reading is required in the sixth grade only.

Language Arts: Stresses the reading and study of stories, myths, poems, plays and biographical sketches. The writing program includes the skills of producing well written narrative, expository, persuasive, descriptive and imaginative work. Oral and listening skills are stressed in addition to those of dictionary work, good spelling, punctuation, basic grammar and English usage appropriate to the developmental level of the student.

Reading: Grade 6-In this course students select reading material based on personal preference. Direct instruction is provided in reading skills. Students are required to participate in oral discussions and to read from different genres, such as fact, fiction, poetry, and folktales.