Students read and write a variety of forms. Students use strategies to construct meaning when working with language. Students adapt their language to communicate. Students respond critically to ideas in written and spoken language. Students use language processes to acquire, organize, and communicate information.
Students enjoy and appreciate language and literature.
Refer to SOL for the State of Virginia, pages 70-71. Students will have their newsletters displayed. Students will use traditional sources and electronic sources of information in the media center. Students will organize their notes. Students will write a draft.