Separate curricula and resources are identified by Saskatchewan Education for each of these elective courses. Throughout each course, students should continue to hear, read, view, and study a range of significant texts complemented by extended personal reading. A resource-based curriculum encourages students and teachers to use a variety of resources in their learning and teaching. Teachers are encouraged to select and adapt their materials, instruction, and environment to meet the abilities, needs, and interests of each of their students. It is important to keep in mind that English language arts is more than literature.
Literature is a vehicle for achieving the language arts objectives.
When choosing selections, attention must be given to the language processes that students are to experience. The learning objectives provide the framework for all activities. In order to provide students with a range of experiences without giving the language processes or literary selections a superficial treatment, it is suggested that teachers plan a minimum of two units for the course. This sample unit can be used as a model for planning and teaching. The program created should reflect a balance of experiences with all the language processes.