The English Program Standards have been revised in keeping up with the latest research. The standards have been organized into four major strands: Oral Communication, Written Communication, Reading Comprehension, and Literary Appreciation.
ORAL COMMUNICATION
Student listens to and uses language effectively to interact verbally/non-verbally in different academic and social environments using different learning strategies and critical thinking skills.
Written Communication
The student writes narrative, expository, persuasive and descriptive text demonstrating command of Standard English, using research and organizational strategies, and the stages of the writing process.
READING COMPREHENSION
The student demonstrates confidence, independence, and flexibility in the strategic use of reading skills, critical thinking, and the conventions of language for reading a range of simple to complex texts.
Literary Appreciation
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he student uses the language arts to comprehend, interpret, and critique imaginative texts in every medium, drawing on personal experiences and knowledge to understand the text recognizing the social, historical, and cultural features of the text.
