Introduction to Theme 1:


We communicate with others every day.

Communicating with Others



In this theme, you will learn about the importance of communication in our lives. You will think about the way language is used to express ideas and feelings. And you will think about how the skills learned in Language Arts help you learn to communicate well.

This theme includes seven lessons:
  • Lesson 1 — Using Communication Skills
  • Lesson 2 — The Language We Use
  • Lesson 3 — Using Words to Communicate
  • Lesson 4 — Adding Interesting Words
  • Lesson 5 — Putting It All Together
  • Lesson 6 — Writing  Good Sentences
  • Lesson 7 — The Importance of Punctuation