2. What is Language Arts?
“Art” is a way of communicating an idea, whether it is
done through music, paint, sculpture, or dance. The
goal of “art” is to communicate an idea. Now add the word
“language” to that concept. The goal of “language arts” is
to be able to use a language proficiently in order to
communicate an idea.
The Parts of Language Arts
Since we want our children to be proficient at communicating Ideas
through language, we want to make sure we cover all the ways
language occurs. So language arts include the four main components of
• Listening,
• Reading,
• Speaking, and
• Writing.
3. Characteristics of Effective Assessment
Effective assessment assists learning.
uses a wide range of tools and methods
is based on authentic tasks
is ongoing and continuous
is based on criteria that students know and understand
is a collaborative process involving students
focuses on what students have learned and can do
