Related specific learning objectives are listed below each foundational objective. The English language arts curriculum is designed to assist students to widen their knowledge and appreciation of the English language. Students should be actively engaged in using real language processes for their communication purposes. Language varies according to audience, purpose, and situation. Language has structural patterns and conventions.
Language develops and changes over time.
As students are engaged in the language processes, teachers are encouraged to diagnose students strengths and needs as they work with the elements of language. The purpose of creating text is to communicate, to express self, and to create an aesthetic form. A clear sentence usually conveys the author s meaning on first hearing or reading. An appropriate word suits the purpose, audience, and situation. A word can have connotative as well as denotative value.