The goal of this guide is to provide a secondary language arts curriculum which encompasses student centered, relevant learning experiences with equal attention given to reading, writing, thinking, and oral communication. The guide contains curriculum check lists for grades 7-12, reading skills check lists for reading levels 4-12, a reading materials list, a library and reference usage guide, a glossary of library terminology, graded literature lists, independent reading book lists, a language arts materials chart, course descriptions for an elective language arts program, and an elective minicourse description for the Gallup high school English department. (JM)