LANGUAGE ARTS / READING

Our Language Arts/Reading curriculum is developed on the belief that a learner needs to do reading and writing in order to learn.  Our program is an integrated program of instruction in that good literature serves as a model for good writing and great literature begs a written response in a variety of ways.

In grades K5 through 4th, the model of instruction springs from the use of an integrated program, which includes both basal text and language learning experiences based on the literature studied, as well as a study of particular authors and trade books at appropriate times.

In grades 5 - 8 the model of instruction is that of the Reader's-Writer's Workshop in which students proceed according to readiness along a continuum which defines grade level expectations in writing, mechanics, reading and literary skills.