In grades K–8, the language arts curriculum includes the continuing development of receptive language as students access and evaluate information through reading, listening, and viewing:

• Students develop and apply skills to decode, comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate print materials.
• Students understand and appreciate literary forms.
• Students listen effectively for a variety of purposes with emphasis on comprehension and evaluation of spoken language.
• Students view for a variety of purposes with emphasis on appreciation and information collection.
  In grades K–8, the language arts curriculum includes the continuing development of expressive language as students communicate effectively through writing, speaking, and visually representing:
• Students develop writing skills to communicate their ideas, opinions, and feelings for a variety of purposes.
• Students have a variety of formal and informal speaking opportunities to present information, explore ideas and experiences, persuade, and reflect.
• Students express themselves using nonverbal means including illustration, diagram, computer graphics, photography, and physical movement.