This book of instructional activities for grades nine through twelve contains Delaware's State Content Standards for English Language Arts. The standards were developed in 1985 by a committee of teachers representing all grade levels. Used as a basis for curriculum planning in school districts throughout Delaware, the standards were designed to guide instruction by setting forth program objectives for teaching and expectations for student learning. While the guide was compiled to suggest ways for teachers to focus their instruction in the classroom, it may bring to mind other ways of presenting instruction based upon the objectives and expectancies which are included in the publication. The guide is divided into sections (or "strands") containing instructional activities on the subjects of: (1) listening; (2) speaking; (3) writing; (4) literature; and (5) study skills. Each section presents general objectives, specific objectives, and suggested procedures. (SG)