English Language Arts (ELA)

Mission

To provide instruction that develops 21st century literacy skills to empower each student to become a lifelong learner and a meaningful contributor to our global community.

Belief Statements

Lifelong learners will…

• demonstrate proficiency in literacy skills through a variety of assessments;
• communicate effectively through speaking and writing while considering and honoring various perspectives;
• read and respond to a variety of genres and multiple perspectives;
• expand their vocabulary and knowledge base through independent reading;  
• access, evaluate, and accurately use media and technology;
• develop and use creativity and critical thinking skills;
• connect and contribute skills from the classroom to the global community;    
• monitor progress and adjust learning to reach goals.

Early Childhood-12th Grade English Language Arts Curriculum Cycle Committee (2017)

Standards 

• Minnesota Academic Standards