Students read and study a variety of literature, building on an understanding of reading as a process that includes analyzing and interpreting text.
Language study includes vocabulary building and learning about grammar and spelling.
Through varied and frequent writing assignments, students build on their understanding of writing as a process that includes drafting, revising, editing, proofreading, and publishing. All students learn to adapt speaking and writing skills to the audience, topic, purpose, and situation. Reading and writing competencies addressed in the Virginia Standards of Learning are incorporated into the course objectives. Content areas include tumbling, rhythmic activities and dance, and application of skills in selected games and sports. Students begin to review lifetime sports and activities for lifetime wellness planning.