Our Mission

The mission of the Frisco ISD English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) program is to promote dynamic, student-centered classrooms that focus on skills-based instruction and authentic learning experiences where students engage in critical thinking to develop their skills as readers, writers, and effective communicators.

Students engage in reading, writing, and communication daily, immersing themselves in a wide range of complex texts across multiple genres. Students interact with texts, make meaningful real-world connections and develop their own perspectives. By exploring various types and styles of writing, students discover and refine their unique voice, strengthening their writing skills. With the support of varied instructional strategies and learning approaches, students gain not only essential knowledge and skills but also the confidence to apply these abilities in real-world situations, effectively expressing themselves and succeeding beyond the classroom.

Secondary ELAR Pillars

Four Pillars of FISD’s ELAR Program

  • Skills-Based Instruction - Skills-based instruction is led by the TEKS, beginning with what students need to know and be able to do. Students acquire and develop skills through recursive practice and application.

  • Authentic Learning Experiences - Authentic learning experiences emphasize learning through doing, making connections, and reflection which results in transfer of learning. Students explore connections between academic concepts and real-world applications.

  • Student Engagement - Student engagement is active involvement in learning, where students interact with reading, writing, speaking, and listening tasks. Students demonstrate curiosity and are motivated to drive their own learning and understanding.

  • Critical Thinking Skills - Critical thinking skills challenge students to question assumptions and explore various perspectives before arriving at well-informed conclusions. Students analyze, interpret, and evaluate information objectively.

The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) provide the standards in which we base our curriculum for reading, writing, listening, speaking, and thinking. Students develop into critical readers, writers, thinkers, and communicators through authentic learning experiences, preparing them for success in college, career, and life.