MGED 3332 - Methods of Teaching Language Arts in the Middle Grades (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
A study of English language arts content and pedagogy for early adolescents will be addressed. Emphasis is placed on current trends for integrating English language arts content across the middle grades curriculum, specifically the natural connections between writing, reading, linguistics, and oral expression. Instructional strategies that link writing, reading, literature, and language across the curriculum will be explored. Students will plan and teach a language arts unit in a middle grades classroom.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in MGED 3131, and Admission to Teacher Education Program.