The 6 Language Arts

I was really unaware that there was a list of different language arts. I grew up without understanding the four original modes were listening, talking, reading, and writing. Although my teachers did focus lessons on every one of these, I was ignorant to the fact there was a list teachers needed to follow. I was surprised to see the addition of viewing and visually representing to the list. I believe that these two are just as important in teaching language arts as the other four.
Yes, I believe that viewing and visually representing are essential to the list. I struggle with a learning disability, and I know that I am a visual learner. I believe it is very important to take into account all the students in your classroom. Sure, we are condoning the technological influences on children’s lives, but this is the changing world. Our children are growing up in a time when the computer, internet, etc. are main routes for research. I also believe all children should learn the skills necessary for researching using books and the library resources that are not digital.I believe that the students would gain a greater appreciation for others hard work that originally went into locating sources before technology was introduced.

As a young student, I always had difficulty in focusing on any of these 6 language arts. I believe that if the viewing and visually representing had been implemented when I was in school, I may have retained more information. The other four language arts have always been essential for every student. But there was little concern for differentiation in school until now.