The State of Indiana has established academic standards that clearly outline what students should know and be able to do at each grade level.
At all grade levels the study of language arts includes:
Reading: Word Recognition, fluency, and Vocabulary Development
Reading: Comprehension and Analysis of Nonfiction and Informational Text
Reading: Comprehension and Analysis of Literary Text
Writing: Processes and Features
Writing: Applications (Different Types of Writing and Their Characteristics)
Writing: English Language Conventions
Listening and Speaking: Skills, Strategies, and Applications
Textbooks used and links to the publishers' websites for additional resources are:
Reading/Language Arts K-5 HoughtonMifflin Harcourt, Journeys ©2014Catholic Identity edition
READY Reading Curriculum Associates grade 6 grade 7 grade 8
Vocabulary 6-8 Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop
Handwriting K-4 Handwriting Without Tears