After a brief review of some of the literature in the teaching of language arts skills to disadvantaged children, suggestions for classroom activities are offered that lead to the following objectives: (1) Listening Skills--to develop the ability to perceive words, comprehend oral language, and evaluate information presented; (2) Oral Skills--to develop fluency in oral expression, provide opportunities for oral expression, and develop skills needed in oral speaking; (3) Composition Skills--to develop the ability to express ideas, provide opportunities for written expression, and to develop the skills in written expression; and (4) Reading Skills--to develop basic word recognition skills and skills in reading comprehension, and to develop a love for reading. (HS)