Elementary (Grades 1–6)ENG-1-6129 pages

English Language Arts

The study of English Language Arts is critical to the development of appreciation for spoken and written language, with phonics as a key component. Learners develop an appreciation for various kinds of literary works and gain knowledge of all of the parts of speech.

The general objectives for Grades 1–6 English Language Arts are to provide for the development of skills which will enable learners to:

General objectives

Communicate in English both orally and in written composition effectively.

Official MOE Curriculum PDF

View or download the complete English Language Arts curriculum document from the Liberian Ministry of Education.

English Language Arts

Curriculum Topics

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

English Language Arts

Curriculum Topics

Grade 1

Reading and ComprehensionGrade 1Semester OnePeriod I

Greetings, Following Rules, Parts of Speech, Alphabet Writing, Vocabulary DevelopmentGrade 1Semester OnePeriod I

Reading and ComprehensionGrade 1Semester OnePeriod II

Parts of Speech, Types of Sentences, Alphabet Writing, Vocabulary DevelopmentGrade 1Semester OnePeriod II

Reading and ComprehensionGrade 1Semester OnePeriod III

Parts of Speech, Usage and Mechanics of Grammar, Letter Representation, Word Skill & Vocabulary DevelopmentGrade 1Semester OnePeriod III

Reading and ComprehensionGrade 1Semester TwoPeriod IV

Parts of Speech, Punctuation, Sentence Writing, Vocabulary DevelopmentGrade 1Semester TwoPeriod IV

Reading and ComprehensionGrade 1Semester TwoPeriod V

Language Development, Letter Representation, Word Skill & Vocabulary DevelopmentGrade 1Semester TwoPeriod V

Reading and ComprehensionGrade 1Semester TwoPeriod VI

Language Development, Letter Representation, Word Skill & Vocabulary DevelopmentGrade 1Semester TwoPeriod VI

Grade 2

Reading and ComprehensionGrade 2Semester OnePeriod I

Nouns, Parts of a Sentence, Sentence Writing, Vocabulary DevelopmentGrade 2Semester OnePeriod I

Reading and ComprehensionGrade 2Semester OnePeriod II

Parts of Speech, Types of Sentences, Writing Composition, Vocabulary DevelopmentGrade 2Semester OnePeriod II

Reading and ComprehensionGrade 2Semester OnePeriod III

Parts of Speech, Usage and Mechanics of Grammar, Letter Representation, Word Skill & Vocabulary DevelopmentGrade 2Semester OnePeriod III

Reading and ComprehensionGrade 2Semester TwoPeriod IV

The Writing Process, Alphabetical Order, Vocabulary DevelopmentGrade 2Semester TwoPeriod IV

Reading and ComprehensionGrade 2Semester TwoPeriod V

Introduction to Similes, Parts of Speech, Letter Representation, Word Skill & Vocabulary DevelopmentGrade 2Semester TwoPeriod V

Reading and ComprehensionGrade 2Semester TwoPeriod VI

Language Development, Letter Representation, Word Skill & Vocabulary DevelopmentGrade 2Semester TwoPeriod VI

Grade 3

Reading and ComprehensionGrade 3Semester OnePeriod I

Topic Sentence and Supporting DetailGrade 3Semester OnePeriod I

Sentence Writing, Vocabulary DevelopmentGrade 3Semester OnePeriod I

Reading and ComprehensionGrade 3Semester OnePeriod II

Understanding Prefixes and Suffixes, Identifying Base WordsGrade 3Semester OnePeriod II

Writing Composition and Vocabulary DevelopmentGrade 3Semester OnePeriod II

Reading and ComprehensionGrade 3Semester OnePeriod III

Recognizing AdjectivesGrade 3Semester OnePeriod III

Word Skill & Vocabulary DevelopmentGrade 3Semester OnePeriod III

Reading and ComprehensionGrade 3Semester TwoPeriod IV

Subject-Verb Agreement, Types of Pronouns, PhrasesGrade 3Semester TwoPeriod IV

Using Synonyms and Antonyms, Understanding Compound WordsGrade 3Semester TwoPeriod IV

Reading and ComprehensionGrade 3Semester TwoPeriod V

Letter WritingGrade 3Semester TwoPeriod V

Word Skill & Vocabulary DevelopmentGrade 3Semester TwoPeriod V

Reading and ComprehensionGrade 3Semester TwoPeriod VI

Language DevelopmentGrade 3Semester TwoPeriod VI

Origin of Words, Word Skill & Vocabulary DevelopmentGrade 3Semester TwoPeriod VI

Grade 4

Kinds and Types of Sentences, Kinds of Adjectives, Connecting Words, Short and Long Vowel SoundsGrade 4Semester OnePeriod I

Simple Tenses, Contractions, Consonant Sounds and Consonant BlendsGrade 4Semester OnePeriod II

Reading Comprehension & WritingGrade 4Semester OnePeriod III

Vocabulary & SpellingGrade 4Semester TwoPeriod IV

Reading, Writing & SpeakingGrade 4Semester TwoPeriod V

Consonant Digraph/Vowel Diphthongs, Prepositions and Conjunctions, Synonyms, Antonyms and HomonymsGrade 4Semester TwoPeriod VI

Grade 5

Study of Prepositional Words, Usage of Conjunctions, Vowel and Consonant BlendsGrade 5Semester OnePeriod I

ComprehensionGrade 5Semester OnePeriod II

Dramatization, Interjection, Monologue and DialogueGrade 5Semester OnePeriod III

Reading and Comprehension StrategiesGrade 5Semester TwoPeriod IV

Literary Terms, Rhyming Words and C/G SoundsGrade 5Semester TwoPeriod V

Reading Comprehension, Speaking & WritingGrade 5Semester TwoPeriod VI

Grade 6

Kinds and Types of Sentences, Kinds of Pronouns, Paragraph WritingGrade 6Semester OnePeriod I

Subject-Verb Agreement, Using Verbs in Sentences, Constructing Paragraphs, PhonicsGrade 6Semester OnePeriod II

Writing and SpeakingGrade 6Semester OnePeriod III

Verb Tenses, Comparison of Adverbs, Reading Comprehension and WritingGrade 6Semester TwoPeriod IV

Text Analysis, HIV/AIDS Research and Field VisitsGrade 6Semester TwoPeriod V

Root Words, Verbs, Poetry and Traditional StoriesGrade 6Semester TwoPeriod VI