Kent School District students in language arts will write effectively in a variety of styles and structures. Kent School District students in language arts will actively listen to, interpret, and respond to diverse oral communications. Kent School District students in language arts will connect all facets of language, utilize universal communication modes effectively, and accept personal and public accountability. Effective communication can develop from the understanding of patterns and structures. Patterns of communication can enhance creativity.
Creative expressions can expand patterns of communication.
Universal knowledge can develop from experience. Oral presentations, retellings, and shared writings of stories, plays, and poems will be evaluated by the teacher, students, or self according to the accurate use of factual information, positive body language, relevancy of content, and originality of presentation. Fiction and nonfiction stories, poetry, and letters will be evaluated by the teachers, students, or self according to the ability to express ideas and purpose clearly in writing, the use of legible handwriting, and the correct spelling of high-frequency words. Performing arts, journal entries, and verbal responses will be evaluated by the teacher, students, and self through evidence of originality, organization of presentation, and appropriateness of response. The Random House Book of Poetry for Children , Prelutsky, Jack, editor.