English Language Arts
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13 grades · 69 units · 207 topics
Aligned to Common Core State Standards
Elementary (K-5)
Kindergarten
This curriculum introduces kindergarteners to the joy of reading and the power of expression through phonetic awareness, narrative exploration, and collaborative communication. Students build a strong foundation in letter sounds and print concepts while developing the ability to analyze and compose simple texts.
1st Grade
This curriculum develops foundational reading, writing, and speaking skills through a focus on phonics, text analysis, and narrative structure. Students transition from decoding simple words to analyzing complex story elements and composing their own structured narratives.
2nd Grade
This curriculum develops foundational literacy through a balance of complex literary texts and rich informational sources. Students build stamina in reading and writing while mastering the conventions of the English language to communicate ideas clearly.
3rd Grade
This curriculum develops foundational literacy skills through deep engagement with diverse texts and creative expression. Students transition from learning to read to reading to learn while building a sophisticated toolkit for narrative and informational writing.
4th Grade
This curriculum develops critical reading and writing skills through a balance of literary analysis and informational inquiry. Students explore complex texts to build deep comprehension while honing their ability to craft persuasive, narrative, and expository compositions.
5th Grade
This course develops advanced literacy skills through the deep analysis of complex literature and informational texts. Students refine their ability to synthesize multiple sources, craft evidence based arguments, and use precise language to communicate across various media and genres.
Middle School (6-8)
6th Grade
This course builds critical reading and writing skills through the study of diverse literary and informational texts. Students develop analytical depth in understanding author craft while mastering the conventions of narrative, argumentative, and expository communication.
7th Grade
This curriculum focuses on the development of critical reading and analytical writing skills through a diverse range of literary and informational texts. Students examine how authors build meaning through craft and structure while refining their own voices in academic and creative expression.
8th Grade
This curriculum focuses on the power of narrative and the mechanics of persuasion. Students analyze complex texts to understand how authors craft meaning and how language shapes our perception of reality.
High School (9-12)
9th Grade
This course focuses on analyzing complex character development and the intersection of cultural identity in various texts. Students develop critical writing skills by synthesizing evidence from diverse literary and informational sources.
10th Grade
This course challenges students to analyze complex literary and informational texts through the lenses of rhetoric, cultural identity, and social justice. Students develop advanced skills in argumentative writing and evidence-based synthesis to prepare for college-level communication.
11th Grade
This course explores the evolution of American identity through a rigorous analysis of foundational documents, classic literature, and contemporary media. Students develop advanced skills in rhetorical analysis, argumentative writing, and synthesis to prepare for college level communication.
12th Grade
This course prepares graduating seniors for university level inquiry by analyzing how literature and rhetoric shape cultural identity. Students engage with complex classical and contemporary texts to evaluate the relationship between individual agency and societal structures.