PREFACE
SHOW-ME STANDARDS
OVERVIEW OF COMMUNICATION ARTS EDUCATION

• Rationale for the Study of Communication Arts
• Purpose of this Framework
• Organization of the Communication Arts Framework
• Organizational Roadmap

MAJOR ORGANIZING STRANDS OF THE COMMUNICATION ARTS FRAMEWORK

I. Gather; Analyze and Apply Information and Ideas

K-4
5-8
9-12

 

II. Communicate Effectively Within and Beyond the Classroom

K-4
5-8
9-12

 

III. Recognize and Solve Problems

K-4
5-8
9-12

 

IV. Make Decisions and Act as Responsible Members of Society

K-4
5-8
9-12

 

ISSUES AND PRACTICES IN THE TEACHING OF THE COMMUNICATION ARTS

• Introduction
• Emergent Literacy
• Oral Literacy
• Media Literacy
• Language and Culture
• Communication Arts in the Content Areas
• Technology and the Communication Arts
• Assessment in the Communication Arts

  SUGGESTED READING

  APPENDICES