language arts

American  

[lang-gwij ahrts] / ˈlæŋ gwɪdʒ ˈɑrts /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of language arts

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

I’m early, since the English language arts teacher let us out five minutes before the bell rang.

From Literature

If third-graders as a group combined for a score of zero, then third-graders, on average, would be scoring at grade level on the English language arts portion of the state’s standardized tests.

From Los Angeles Times

Unified third-graders tested as proficient or better in English language arts, closing most of a nearly five-percentage-point gap with the state over three years.

From Los Angeles Times

Fewer than half of California students meet state standards in English language arts and math.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Literature