The curriculum for language arts outlined in this document charts the specific objectives and corresponding activities for kindergarten through eighth grade, in the following areas: listening, reading, study skills, individual word forms, mechanics and usage, composition, and journalism. In addition to the curriculum guide, this document also contains model lessons, a checklist for the evaluation of reading readiness, an individualized reading inventory form, an outline of a primer-individualized reading program, sample learning packets, a simplified bibliographic form, a list of inventory aids to correct punctuation, and a list of resources. (JM)