Emphasizing language as a means of communication and as a learning tool, this guide to curriculum planning presents a conceptual framework for a kindergarten through grade twelve language arts program emphasizing the integration of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and media use. The content and skills sections in the guide include a statement of scope and sequence, goals and outcomes, evaluation techniques, suggestions for parents, and exemplars. Following an overview section describing the purpose of the guide, the communication approach to language arts, and the integration of the language arts, and guide discusses the following language skills: language, literature, listening, speaking, reading, writing, using media, curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation, and critical issues. (Appendixes include resources, proposed guidelines for free and responsible student journalism, teacher education program approval standards, workload and the teaching of secondary school English, and guidelines for nonsexist uses of language.) (HOD)