Language Arts includes handwriting, spelling, vocabulary, dictation, library
instruction, reading comprehension, grammar and writing mechanics, and
occasional journaling. Students regularly practice with attention to detail the
above mentioned aspects of language arts, as well as putting the
pieces together in regular writing. A love of language and writing is encouraged,
though oftenthrough different subjects. For example, creative writing is taught
in literature, while journaling without necessarily being graded for grammar
may be assigned in language arts, history, and natural history.

 G R A D E 3
Texts: Voyages in English 3 published by Loyola University Press; New Practice Readers,
 Book D published by McGraw Hill; Spelling Connections, Book 3 published by
 Zaner-Bloser; Handwriting Book 3 published by Zaner-Bloser; Wordly Wise 3000,
 Book C published by Educators Publishing Service

 G R A D E 4
Texts: Voyages in English 4 published by Loyola University Press; New Practice Readers,
Book F published by McGraw Hill; Spelling Connections, Book 4 published by
Zaner-Bloser; Handwriting Book 4 published by Zaner-Bloser; vocabulary words are
chosen from the literature selections
 
G R A D E 5
Texts: Voyages in English 5 published by Loyola University Press; Spelling Connections,
Book 5 published by Zaner-Bloser; Handwriting Book 5 published by Zaner-Bloser;
Vocabulary from Classical Roots published by Educators Publishing Service