Language Arts – Upper Elementary

Students enhance their skills in writing, speaking and listening in order to communicate effectively, write efficiently, and read critically.

In Fourth and Fifth grade, language arts encompasses spelling, vocabulary, writing, speaking, listening, and reading of informational text. Students will develop their spelling and grammar skills in relationship to good paragraph and essay writing.

Students will read a variety of literature books with whole class discussion. They will also continue to read AR books with different goals each quarter. Charlotte Preparatory School uses Wordly Wise to enhance vocabulary. Students will be able to demonstrate literal and inferential comprehension while using different genres and elements of literature.