In order that the teacher trainee may gain knowledge, skills, and proficiency in the communication skills instruction of elementary school children, this handbook of modules focuses on five major areas of the language arts--listening, speaking, reading, writing, and dramatizing. Eight modules are included: "Overview, Interrelationship, and Organization of the Language Arts in the Elementary School"; "Listening, Vocabulary Development, and Dictionary Skills"; "Developing Word Power Through Oral Language"; "Sharing Literary Experiences with Children--Drama"; "Writing: Structured and Non-Structured--Handwriting, Creative Writing, Composition"; "The Development and Maintenance of Handwriting as a Legible Tool for Communication and Self-Expression"; outline of the topics and their sequence for K-6. (JM)