Publisher's Synopsis
What should English language arts students know and be able to do? Designed to prepare all K-12 students for the increasing literacy demands of today and tomorrow, Standards for the English Language Arts presents a vision of literacy education that encompasses the use of print, oral, and visual language and addresses six interrelated English language arts: reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visually representing.
The book examines the rationale for standard-setting and provides real-life classroom vignettes to illustrate standards in practice. Required reading for ELA professionals at all levels.
