English Language Arts (ELA)

ENGLISH 6 CORE 

Length:  Year           Available for:  6th Grade

English Language Arts 6 Core is designed to empower students with the essential skills and knowledge required for academic success in English. Through a comprehensive curriculum, students will engage in a variety of language arts activities that focus on reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The course aims to develop students' proficiency, regardless of their language background, in grade-level academic English, fostering critical thinking, effective communication, and an appreciation of language. With the main focus of developing and refining the skills described in the Utah State Core Standards, students improve their proficiency in: reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary development, oral communication, active listening and language & grammar usage. 

ENGLISH 6 HONORS

Length:  Year           Available for:  6th Grade

English Language Arts 6 Honors is designed to empower students with the essential skills and knowledge required for academic success in English. Through a comprehensive curriculum, students will engage in a variety of language arts activities that focus on reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The course aims to develop students' proficiency, regardless of their language background, in grade-level academic English, fostering critical thinking, effective communication, and an appreciation of language. With the main focus of refining the skills described in the Utah State Core Standards, students improve their proficiency through a combination of rigorous coursework, collaborative activities, and critical thinking exercises. Rigorous class work will prepare students for high school honors classes. 

ENGLISH 7 CORE 

Length:  Year           Available for:  7th Grade

Students will develop and strengthen skills and strategies necessary for effective communication at a grade appropriate level.  Refining and magnifying the skills described in the Utah State Core Standards, they improve their expertise in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language usage.

HONORS ENGLISH 7 

Length:  Year           Available for:  7th Grade

Students gain advanced skills and strategies necessary for proficient communication in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language usage.  Magnifying the skills described in the Utah State Core Standards, they pursue individual literacy interests and projects using creative and critical thinking at a more in-depth level than in a core class.  Rigorous class work will prepare students for high school honors classes.