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Understanding ELA Instruction

ELA instruction is not limited to ELA teachers. Language Arts could be incorporated in many subjects.
There are four components of language arts, and the first is reading. Once the child learns to read, the ultimate goal of reading is comprehension, and the application of the reading to the world. The level of the reading increases from the lower grades to the higher grades, and while they enhance their level of reading, they learn to make a fuller use of texts, make connections, draw conclusions, and make inferences based on what they have read. As the students improve their reading, they also become sensitive to mistakes in texts and poor texts.
The next component of language arts is writing. The teacher needs to help the students improve their written communication, express their understanding, enhance their writing skills, and effectively express what they have researched. Students learn to plan, write, revise, edit, and publish to create a good piece of writing.
The third component is speaking and listening. Students learn to express their thoughts, while allowing others to share theirs too.
 The last component is language. Students enhance their vocabulary, and gain an understanding of words and meanings.


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