This guide is one of a series designed for teachers, supervisors, and curriculum specialists in communication arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The series incorporates new topics and concepts from the corresponding New York State Education syllabi, and is intended to give educators a sense of the continuum within a particular subject area, as well as a knowledge of the content and basic skills needed in these disciplines at each grade level. The guide on communication arts has been organized by grade, from prekindergarten through grade 12. The objectives for each grade are divided into two sections, "Listening/Speaking" and "Reading/Writing." Although the outcomes have been divided for ease of understanding, it is expected that they will be achieved through an instructional program which integrates listening, speaking, reading, and writing. (MS)