The English curriculum described in this document emphasizes the use of the following methods for implementing performance objectives: the integrated approach to language arts, the student-centered approach, the activity-oriented approach, the small-group process, the large-group process, and individualized instruction. This document outlines the cognitive objectives for the areas of reading, writing, spelling, grammar, literature, speaking, listening, vocabulary development, understanding and using media, and study skills; the affective objectives for each of these areas; and the minimum requirements in each of these areas for seventh and eighth grades. Lists of materials (multiple-copy texts, audiovisual materials, and units and modules) are included. (JM)