The language arts program at Kings Glen Elementary School involves instruction and guidance as a child travels on the road to adult literacy. The students are immersed in reading, writing, listening, speaking, technology, and video literacy as parts of the daily literacy program. A large collection of multiple copy trade books, at various levels are the main basis for our reading program.
All teachers plan lessons to meet the individual needs of their students.
They teach in combinations of whole group and flexible guided reading groups to meet curriculum goals. Writing workshop creates an environment for children to explore all genres of writing. We emphasize the five step writing process which includes planning, drafting, revising, editing and final copy. In addition, the students are well prepared for the 5th grade Standards of Learning writing test using rubrics and anchor papers provided by the State of Virginia and the NCS software. Reading aloud to children is critical to their development as readers.