Grade 6
Students will study an integrated approach to language, literature, reading, and writing using the writing process. Major topics of instruction will include grammar and vocabulary through formal writing. Skills in reading, analyzing, classifying, and evaluating will be developed.

Grade 7
Students will study an integrated approach to language, literature, reading, and writing using the writing process. Major topics of instruction will include grammar and vocabulary through formal writing. Skills in reading, analyzing, classifying, and evaluating will be developed.

Grade 8
Students will study an integrated approach to language, literature, reading, and writing using the writing process. Major topics of instruction will include grammar and vocabulary through formal writing. Skills in reading, analyzing, classifying, and evaluating will be developed.

Students will develop concepts and strategies in the language arts through the integration of language, literature, reading, and writing. They will use process and writing skills such as pre-writing, drafting, and editing to increase their writing abilities. Emphasis will be placed on building vocabularies, utilizing complex sentence structures, and developing higher order thinking skills. The study of literature, grammatical analysis, writing techniques, oral presentation skills, and listening make up major areas of concentration. Compositions will focus on grammar and syntax using descriptive, expository, and narrative writing. Creative and critical thinking skills will be emphasized as students analyze nonfiction passages. Extensive in and out of class reading, homework and writing will be required.

Students will develop concepts and strategies in the language arts through the integration of language, literature, reading, and writing. Content will be enriched through activities that reflect the depth and complexity of conceptual understanding. Technology is used as a tool for research and word processing. In addition to language skills, students will be taught time management, study skills, critical thinking skills, and a variety of ways to conduct research on a topic of their choice.