There are three broad Language Arts strands- Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing. Speaking and Listening has one focus strand, while Reading and Writing have three strands respectively. Strand 1: Strand 2: Strand 3: Speaking and Reading Writing Listening Reading Sub-Strands Writing Sub-Strands Students will Reading with Reading for Reading for Communication Language Spelling and fluency and meaning and information Structure handwriting engage in active recognition enjoyment Students will including listening and Students apply write a wide punctuation Students speaking for a Students Students read a study skills and range of texts on use variety of understand and wide range of search for paper and on Students apply appropriate purposes, are able to apply texts to information screen for knowledge of spelling, developing an a wide range of understand the using a wide different language handwriting understanding of word recognition self. They read range of texts purposes and structure and and how language and decoding for meaning, on paper and audiences, language presentation works in different strategies. fluency and on screen. adapting their conventions skills when contexts and engagement writing to create including the writing on with text and a range of use of SJE and paper and cultures, using critically effects and JC for meaning on screen. Standard Jamaican respond to impact. and impact. English and literature, the Jamaican Creole demands of appropriately society and other stimuli.
There are three broad Language Arts strands- Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing. Speaking and Listening has one focus strand, while Reading and Writing have three strands respectively. Strand 1: Speaking and Listening Strand 2: Reading Strand 3: Writing Reading Sub-Strands Writing Sub-Strands Students will engage in active listening and speaking for a variety of purposes, developing an understanding of how language works in different contexts and cultures, using Standard Jamaican English and Jamaican Creole appropriately Reading with fluency and recognition Students understand and are able to apply a wide range of word recognition and decoding strategies. Reading for meaning and enjoyment Students read a wide range of texts to understand the self. They read for meaning, fluency and engagement with text and critically respond to literature, the demands of society and other stimuli. Reading for information Students apply study skills and search for information using a wide range of texts on paper and on screen. Communication Students will write a wide range of texts on paper and on screen for different purposes and audiences, adapting their writing to create a range of effects and impact. Language Structure including punctuation Students apply knowledge of language structure and language conventions including the use of SJE and JC for meaning and impact. Spelling and handwriting Students use appropriate spelling, handwriting and presentation skills when writing on paper and on screen.
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