English Language Arts
Elementary ELA
Elementary English Language Arts
In English Language Arts (ELA), students learn the PA Common Core Standards for reading, writing, speaking and listening through literature, close reading, phonics, and vocabulary instruction. They are taught to express their ideas and analyze author’s craft through oral and written expression. This instruction is supported with additional reading instruction where it is indicated.
Curriculum Guides and Parent/Guardian Resources
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 2 Curriculum Guide
WIT & WISDOM
- Family Tip Sheets
- Glossary (with tested words)
- Prompts to Use During Reading Grades K-2
- Questions for Comprehension Conversations Grades 2-5
- Reading Response Ideas
Keyboarding Without Tears may be accessed through the student's ClassLink login
Fundations
- Family Letter
- Lowercase Letter Formation
- Uppercase Letter Formation
- Proper Writing Position Guide
- Grade 2 Trick Word List
Grade 3
Grade 3 Curriculum Guide
WIT & WISDOM
- Family Tip Sheets
- Glossary (with tested words)
- Questions for Comprehension Conversations Grades 2-5
- Reading Response Ideas
Keyboarding Without Tears may be accessed through the student's ClassLink login
Fundations
Grade 4
Grade 4 Curriculum Guide
WIT & WISDOM
- Family Tip Sheets
- Glossary (with tested words)
- Questions for Comprehension Conversations Grades 2-5
- Reading Response Ideas
- Cursive Writing Home Support
- Cursive Letter Formation
- Proper Writing Position Guide
- Guided Proofreading Procedures
Keyboarding Without Tears may be accessed through the student's ClassLink login
Grade 5
Grade 5 Curriculum Guide
WIT & WISDOM
- Family Tip Sheets
- Glossary (with tested words)
- Questions for Comprehension Conversations Grades 2-5
- Reading Response Ideas
- Cursive Writing Home Support
- Cursive Letter Formation
- Proper Writing Position Guide
- Guided Proofreading Procedures
Keyboarding Without Tears may be accessed through the student's ClassLink login
Middle School ELA
Middle School English Language Arts
English Literature and History instruction in the secondary schools builds on the comprehension strategies taught in prior grades while increasing the academic challenge of the text. These include rigorous and engaging literature selections as well as primary and secondary source documents. Students are taught how to interact with text, synthesize and evaluate what they have read, and develop an argument with substantive evidence. Through collaborative discussions and seminars, students develop skills to be ready for college and beyond.
Curriculum Guides
List of Core English Language Arts Titles for General Education
High School ELA
High School English Language Arts
English Literature instruction in secondary schools builds on the comprehension strategies taught in prior grades while increasing the academic challenge of the text. These include rigorous and engaging literature selections as well as primary and secondary source documents. Students are taught how to interact with text, synthesize and evaluate what they have read, and to develop an argument with substantive evidence. Through collaborative discussions and seminars, students develop skills to be ready for college and beyond.
Please see the Haverford High School Course Selection Guide for information on English Language Arts courses as well as the List of Core English Language Arts Titles for General Education.
Structured Literacy
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More details are available in this video regarding Haverford's Literacy Journey: Science of Reading, Structured Literacy, and Beyond and in the Structured Literacy Handout.