language arts

[lang-gwij ahrts]

noun

1. (used with a plural verb),  the skills, including reading, composition, speech, spelling, and grammar, taught in elementary and secondary schools to give students a thorough proficiency in using the language.

2. (used with a singular verb),  a core course of instruction in an elementary or secondary school where students develop these skills.

Word History and Origins

Origin of language arts¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Whenever I forget to take the chicken out of the freezer, she lectures me—and then proceeds to prosecute me for forgetting to turn in my language arts essay.

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Do they have language arts classes teaching adolescent gods to write essays in Adinkra symbols?

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The National Assessment of Educational Progress, which periodically tests a sample of students and is known as the nation’s report card, showed flat or declining scores in English language arts and math.

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Students are tested in English Language Arts and math in grades 3 through 8 and grade 11.

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Compton has now surpassed the state’s averages, with 51% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts; 41.1% in math.

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