MA English Language  Arts Curriculum

The Standards in Brief

Language Strand 1. Discussion 2. Questioning , Listening, and Contributing 3.  Oral Presentation 4.  Vocabulary and Concept Development 5.  Structure and History of the English Language 6.  Formal and Informal English Literature Strand 7.  Structure of Print and Words 8.  Understanding a Text 9.  Making Connections 10.  Genre 11.  Theme 12.  Fiction 13.  Nonfiction 14.  Poetry 15.  Style and Language 16.  Myth and Traditional Narrative 17.  Dramatic Literature 18.  Dramatic Reading and Performance Composition Strand 19.  Writing 20.  Consideration of Audience and Purpose 21.  Revising and Editing 22.  Standard English Conventions 23.  Organizing Ideas for Writing 24.  Research 25.  Evaluating Writing and Presentations Media Strand 26.  Analysis of Media 27.  Media Production