The
Language Arts Department at Union Park Middle School focuses on all areas of
communication. While reading and writing provide the foundation for these
skills, we also focus on listening, speaking, and communicating effectively in
all aspects of life. We strive to prepare students for the rigors of high
school and college classes in the areas of literature, writing, and grammar.
In the 21st century of high-tech multimedia venues, writing still
remains the major avenue for communicating ideas and information. In order
to prepare students for the future, all students in OCPS are given writing
opportunities within all content areas at all grade levels. Our
vision for writing includes the following:
- Writing is
an integral part of learning.
- Teachers
must model writing-to-learn practices within instruction.
- The
writing process remains the most successful vehicle for writing.
- Writing
instruction must go beyond formulaic writing.
- Students
benefit when they write for real-world situations that have personal
connections.
- Teachers
must incorporate technology into the students' writing experiences.
- All
schools must embed solid writing practices into their literacy cultures.
Language Arts