Grade 6 and Grade 7 Language Arts Curriculum Big Ideas

• Language and text can be a source of creativity and joy.

• Exploring stories and other texts helps us understand ourselves and make connections to others and to the world.

• Exploring and sharing multiple perspectives extends our thinking.

• Developing our understanding of how language works allows us to use it purposefully.

• Questioning what we hear, read, and view contributes to our ability to be educated and engaged citizens.