Part of the English department at Matoaca High.

Language Arts 6 emphasizes skill and strategy development in reading, writing, research, vocabulary and oral communication. Students will read and apply skills and strategies to comprehend selections of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama. Writing will encompass narrative, expository and persuasive forms for a variety of purposes and audiences.

Part of the English department at Matoaca High.

Language Arts 7 continues an emphasis on skill and strategy development in reading, writing, research, vocabulary and oral communication. Students will read and apply skills and strategies to comprehend selections of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama. Writing will encompass narrative, expository and persuasive forms for a variety of purposes and audiences.

Part of the English department at Matoaca High.

Language Arts 8 continues an emphasis on skill and strategy development in reading, writing, research, vocabulary and oral communication. Students will read and apply skills and strategies to comprehend selections of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama. Writing will encompass narrative, expository and persuasive forms for a variety of purposes and audiences.

Part of the English department at Matoaca High.

Part of the English department at Matoaca High.

Strategic Reading offers students the chance to learn and practice reading strategies through teacher modeling, cooperative learning and independent practice while improving fluency, reading comprehension, vocabulary, listening comprehension and writing skills. This course lays a foundation for the school division’s English curriculum.

Part of the English department at Matoaca High.

Reading Enrichment is a course that will enhance reading skills and foster a love of lifelong reading both for the avid reader as well as a developing reader. Students will explore many genres of books and learning strategies for many different types of reading to include reading for critical analysis, reading for research, reading on tests, reading and notetaking (reading for information), etc. Students will share their understanding through opportunities to discuss, critique and make connections to the world around them.

While this course may vary slightly from school to school, the design is to familiarize students with the characteristics and styles of leadership and develop skills that can then be applied first at school and later in independent or collaborative service projects, depending on grade level.