This curriculum guide presents the core standards and objectives for level 7-12 language arts instruction in Utah. The curriculum guide begins with a statement of the elementary and secondary school program of studies and high school graduation requirements. After a brief statement on the importance of language arts and core curriculum standards (in which the importance of communication skills is stressed), the guide presents detailed core and optional course descriptions and detailed lists of objectives for 42 papers (descriptive essays, narrative texts, persuasive papers, correspondence, resumes, drama experiences, and applied communication) to be written by students at the various levels of instruction. (RS)