K-12 Broad Goals for English-Language Arts

These goal statements establish general expectations of what New Hampshire students should know and be able to do in English language arts.

•  Students will read fluently with understanding and appreciation.

•  Students will write effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences.

•  Students will speak purposefully and articulately.

•  Students will listen and view attentively and critically.

•  Students will understand, appreciate, interpret, and critically analyze classical and contemporary literature as well as works of nonfiction and informational texts.

•  Students will use reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing to:

• gather and organize information;
• communicate effectively; and
• succeed in educational, occupational, civic, and social settings.