Grades six and seven provide the foundation for the emphasis of the informational environment in grade eight where students are expected to create a research product in both written and presentational form. Argumentative Argumentative communication involves defining issues and proposing reasonable solutions. After establishing the foundations of argument in grade six, the argumentative environment is emphasized in grade seven with refinement occurring at grade eight. By the end of middle school, students should be able to construct engaging, thoughtful solutions to problems as well as detailed, well-argued, coherent, and convincing responses. Critique With the influx of technology and as more and more materials become available, students will need to be conscious consumers and make informed choices and decisions.
Critical communication involves interpreting, proposing, and judging.
Critical works include media or book reviews and essays that provide critical analysis. Emphasized throughout middle school, this environment focuses on learning to create standards and on making informed choices. It encourages students to become knowledgeable, discriminating users of text and multimedia. Literary The study of literature, which includes print and non-print texts, is extremely important in the English Language Arts curriculum. Students should develop a deep appreciation for literature, understand its personal, cultural, and historical significance, and learn how to analyze its meaning and relevance.