This booklet consists of guidelines for teaching language usage and skills, oral and written composition, and listening in the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades. A statement of approach introduces the three main sections of the guide. In the first section, programs are detailed in charts under the following four categories for each of the three grades: language usage and skills, writing, speaking, and listening. The second section, on aids to teaching, lists suggested activities for all three grades on the following topics: using literature to foster speaking, listening, reading, and writing; social courtesies; oral communication; creative writing; and language notebooks. The final section provides guidelines for teacher self-evaluation in teaching the language arts skills. A brief list of useful reference texts is included. (JM)