Mission and Beliefs

We believe that literacy is the fundamental academic asset. The mission of Integrated Language Arts in the Edina Public Schools is to "develop literate, life-long learners who read, write, speak, listen, and view effectively by engaging them in rigorous, relevant curricula." This process begins before formal schooling and continues throughout life.

The Edina Language Arts Curriculum is comprehensive and standards based. The Houghton Mifflin Reading Anthology and Leveled Libraries provide the foundation of teacher and student materials to meet the learner outcomes identified in the curriculum. The curriculum includes direct instruction in reading skills and strategies both in whole class and flexible group format. Teachers use a variety of assessments to determine flexible group assignments. The groups are adjusted throughout the year. The 6-Traits of writing is used for instruction, assessment, and communication about writing.

Grade Level Units

Grade level specific information can be accessed through the Searchable Online Curriculum Database.

To search:

1. For 'Curriculum Area' select Language Arts - English
2. For 'Grade' select the desired grade
3. Click 'Go'

Adopted Materials

Houghton Mifflin Reading, 2005.