The purpose of this course is to provide grade 6 students, using texts of appropriate complexity, integrated language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for college and career preparation and readiness.

The purpose of this course is to provide grade 6 students, using texts of high complexity, advanced integrated language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for college and career preparation and readiness.

The purpose of this course is to promote academic excellence in writing, oral communication, and the analysis of literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, the analysis of literature and the use of the writing process. The course should also include advanced reading skills, techniques of effective speaking and listening, critical thinking, and study skills and how these skills relate to success in the world of work. This course incorporates the goals and objectives contained in the “Resource Manual for Gifted Programs” and is available only to students staffed into the gifted program.

The purpose of this course is to provide educational experiences which develop English language arts concepts and skills for speakers of other languages. This course addresses the needs of limited English proficient (LEP) students through the application of second language strategies. The content should include, but not limited to, the study of literature, the use of the writing process, and the application of reading, listening, speaking, critical thinking and study skills. Information on how language arts skills apply to daily life and work should also be provided.

The purpose of this course is to provide grade 6 students, using texts of high complexity, advanced integrated language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for college and career preparation and readiness.

The purpose of this course is to provide grade 7 students, using texts of high complexity, students integrated language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for college and career preparation and readiness. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: -Active reading of varied texts for what they say explicitly, as well as the logical inferences that can be drawn. -Analysis of literature and informational texts from varied literacy periods to examine: text craft and structure; elements of literature; arguments and claims supported by textual evidence; power and impact of language; influence of history, culture, and setting on language; personal critical and aesthetic response. -Writing for varied purposes -Effective listening, speaking, and viewing strategies with emphasis on the use of evidence to support or refute a claim in multimedia presentations, class discussions, and extended text discussions.

The purpose of this course is to provide grade 7 students, using texts of high complexity, students integrated language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for college and career preparation and readiness. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: - Active reading of varied texts for what they say explicitly, as well as the logical inferences that can be drawn. -Analysis of literature and informational texts from varied literacy periods to examine: text craft and structure; elements of literature; arguments and claims supported by textual evidence; power and impact of language; influence of history, culture, and setting on language; personal critical and aesthetic response. - Effective listening, speaking, and viewing strategies with emphasis on the use of evidence to support or refute a claim in multimedia presentations, class discussions, and extended text discussions.

The purpose of this course is to promote academic excellence in English language arts through enriched experiences in literature, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking. The content should include, but not be limited to, the study of traditional and contemporary literature; the application of the writing process to expressive and academic modes with emphasis on preparation for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test in Reading and Writing; the utilization of higher-order reading skills; and practice of formal and informal speaking and listening activities. Critical thinking should be incorporated in all components of the course. Activities that illustrate the application of communications skills to daily life and work should be provided. This course incorporates the goals and objectives contained in the "Resource Manual for Gifted Programs" and is available only to students staffed into the gifted program

The purpose of this course is to enable students who are native speakers of languages other than English to develop proficient listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the English language. Emphasis will be on acquisition of integrated English communication skills in a wide range of content and activities using texts of high complexity to ensure college and career preparation and readiness. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: Active reading of varied texts for what they say explicitly, as well as the logical inferences that can be drawn; analysis of literature and informational texts from varied literary periods; writing for varied purposes; effective listening, speaking, and viewing strategies with emphasis on the use of evidence to support or refute a claim in multimedia presentations, class discussions, and extended text discussions; collaboration amongst peers.

The purpose of this course is to provide grade 7 students, using texts of high complexity, students integrated language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for college and career preparation and readiness. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: - Active reading of varied texts for what they say explicitly, as well as the logical inferences that can be drawn. - Analysis of literature and informational texts from varied literacy periods to examine: text craft and structure; elements of literature; arguments and claims supported by textual evidence; power and impact of language; influence of history, culture, and setting on language; personal critical and aesthetic response. - Writing for varied purposes - Effective listening, speaking, and viewing strategies with emphasis on the use of evidence to support or refute a claim in multimedia presentations, class discussions, and extended text discussions.

The purpose of this course is to provide grade 8 students, using texts of high complexity, integrated language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for college and career preparation and readiness. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: -Active reading of varied texts for what they say explicitly, as well as the logical inferences that can be drawn -Analysis of literature and informational texts from varied literary period to examine: text craft and structure; elements of literature; arguments and claims supported by textual evidence; power and impact of language; influence of history, culture, and setting on language; personal critical and aesthetic response -Effective listening, speaking, and viewing strategies with emphasis on the use of evidence to support or refute claim in multimedia presentations, class discussions, and extended text discussions

The purpose of this course is to provide grade 8 students, using texts of high complexity, integrated language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for college and career preparation and readiness. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: - Active reading of varied texts for what they say explicitly, as well as the logical inferences that can be drawn - Analysis of literature and informational texts from varied literary period to examine: text craft and structure; elements of literature; arguments and claims supported by textual evidence; power and impact of language; influence of history, culture, and setting on language; personal critical and aesthetic response - Effective listening, speaking, and viewing strategies with emphasis on the use of evidence to support or refute a claim in multimedia presentations, class discussions, and extended text discussions