This revised edition of the "Learning Standards for English Language Arts" for New York State incorporates changes to the content standards and performance indicators based on extensive review by the public. The four standards described in the booklet are that students will read, write, listen, and speak (1) for information and understanding; (2) for literary response and expression; (3) for critical analysis and evaluation; and (4) for social interaction. The format for displaying the standards in the booklet includes the label for the standard; the key ideas that define the standard; performance indicators that describe the required expectations for students at elementary, intermediate, and commencement levels; and sample tasks that suggest evidence of appropriate progress toward the standard at a given level. New in this edition are samples of student work, along with teachers' comments on the work. (RS)