English Language Arts
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Ebony Brown e-mail |
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Regina Willingham e-mail |
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Jaz'reale Jinks |
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Tiffanie Barner-Davis |
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| Monica Jones Academic Content Lead for K-5 English Language Arts |
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| Kyon Parker-Postell Academic Content Lead for K-5 English Language Arts |
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| Aryn Abernathy Academic Content Lead for 6-12 English Language Arts |
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| Fajetta Banks Academic Content Lead for 6-12 English Language Arts |
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| Alan Hosley Academic Content Lead for 6-12 English Language Arts |
What do students learn in English Language Arts?
In English Language Arts classes, students learn important skills that help them become better readers, writers, and communicators. Some of the key skills students learn include:
- Reading: Students learn how to read and understand different types of texts, such as stories, articles, and poems. They work on improving their reading fluency and comprehension.
- Writing: They learn how to express their thoughts and ideas through writing. This includes learning how to write sentences, paragraphs, and, eventually, longer essays. They also learn about grammar, punctuation, and spelling to make their writing clear and correct.
- Vocabulary: Students build their vocabulary by learning new words and understanding their meanings. This helps them become better readers and writers.
- Listening and Speaking: They practice listening to others and speaking clearly. This helps with communication skills, such as participating in class discussions and giving presentations.
- Critical Thinking: Students learn to think critically about what they read and hear. They ask questions, make predictions, and draw conclusions to understand the text better.
- Literature: They explore different types of literature, like fairy tales, fables, and classic stories. This helps them appreciate the beauty of language and storytelling.
- Research Skills: Students learn to research topics using books and the internet. They learn how to find reliable information and use it in their writing.
- Creativity: Students are encouraged to be creative in their writing and to use their imagination to tell stories or poems.
- Reading Comprehension: They work on understanding what they read, including the main idea, details, and the author's purpose.
- Grammar and Spelling: They learn the rules of grammar (how words and sentences are structured) and practice spelling words correctly.
For more information about what students learn in English Language Arts, visit the Georgia Department of Education English Language Arts Learning page.
What can a parent or guardian do at home to support their child's learning in English Language Arts?
As parents, you can support your child's learning by reading with them, helping them with their homework, and encouraging them to express themselves through writing and speaking. Children of all ages should be encouraged to read at least 30 minutes every day.
- Kindergarten- Georgia Home Classroom
- Grade 1 - Georgia Home Classroom
- Grade 2 - Georgia Home Classroom
- Grade 3 - Georgia Home Classroom
- Grades Kindergarten through 2 - English Language Arts Activities for Families
- Grades 3 through 5 - English Language Arts Activities for Families
What is available to enrich student learning in English Language Arts?
- Hear Our Voices (Grades K-12) - an annual competition for all students to showcase student writing and speaking skills
- Young Georgia Authors (Grades K-12) - a writing competition to encourage students to develop enthusiasm for and expertise in their writing
- Spelling Bee (Grades 3-8) - an annual spelling competition
- Perfect Pitch (Grades 9-12) - an annual competition for high school students to showcase their speaking skills
What other departments or programs support student learning in English Language Arts?