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What is English Language Arts?
Language arts is general name given to the study and
improvement of language skills within the school setting. Traditionally, the
primary divisions in language arts are literature and language. According to the International Council of
Teachers of English, the five strands of language arts are . . .
Reading, by definition, is the ability and knowledge of a language that allows comprehension by grasping the meaning of written or printed characters, words, or sentences. Reading involves a wide variety of print and nonprint texts that helps a reader gain an understanding of what is being read. Reading of texts that are often included in educational curriculum include . . .
Composition is defined as the combination of distinct parts or elements to form a whole and the manner in which these elements are combined or related. The following are examples of composing in language arts . . .
A short essay, especially one written as an academic exercise (an essay is a short literary composition on a particular theme or subject, usually in prose and generally analytic, speculative, or interpretative) There are many types of short essays, including, but not limited to . . .
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking
- Listening
- Viewing
Reading, by definition, is the ability and knowledge of a language that allows comprehension by grasping the meaning of written or printed characters, words, or sentences. Reading involves a wide variety of print and nonprint texts that helps a reader gain an understanding of what is being read. Reading of texts that are often included in educational curriculum include . . .
- Fiction
- Nonfiction
- Classic
- Contemporary works
Composition is defined as the combination of distinct parts or elements to form a whole and the manner in which these elements are combined or related. The following are examples of composing in language arts . . .
- The art or act of composing a literary work
- The structure or organization of literature
A short essay, especially one written as an academic exercise (an essay is a short literary composition on a particular theme or subject, usually in prose and generally analytic, speculative, or interpretative) There are many types of short essays, including, but not limited to . . .
- Five - paragraph essay
- Argumentative essay
- Cause and effect essay
- Comparative essay
- Narrative essays
- Expository essays
- Persuasive essays
- Technical writing essays
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