Introduction Introduction People learn to talk by talking, comprehend oral language by listening, write by writing, and read by reading. And they learn to think by thinking. The Teacher as Reflective Practitioner Aim and Goals Language is the defining characteristic of human beings and it is the base for learning, thinking, and communicating.
Language promotes cognitive and social growth.
At the same time, it acts as the vehicle for cognitive and social development. Therefore, language use is the focus for the English language arts program. The aim of the English language arts K-12 program is to graduate a literate person who is competent and confident in using language for both functional and aesthetic purposes. These general goals are developed through the foundational and learning objectives found in the Objectives section of this guide. They are also supported by the Common Essential Learnings.