Alaska Language Arts Curriculum
Aligned to the Alaska ELA Standards, this sequence is built for AK STAR.
Browse by school level
Elementary School Language Arts
Foundational reading, phonics, writing, and grammar, one course per grade.
Kindergarten ELA
Phonics, storybook comprehension, and informational text for kindergarten ELA.
1st Grade ELA
Nouns and verbs, sentence conventions, and vocabulary for 1st grade ELA.
2nd Grade ELA
Grammar conventions, vocabulary, and foundational reading for 2nd grade ELA.
3rd Grade ELA
Grammar conventions, vocabulary strategies, and opinion writing for 3rd grade ELA.
4th Grade ELA
Relative pronouns, punctuation, and figurative language for Grade 4 ELA.
5th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, language conventions, and opinion writing aligned to CCSS.
Middle School Language Arts
Literary analysis, argument writing, and the bridge into high school.
6th Grade ELA
figurative language, pronoun usage, and literary analysis for Grade 6.
7th Grade ELA
Argumentative writing, figurative language, and grammar conventions for 7th grade ELA.
8th Grade ELA
Argument writing, grammar conventions, and figurative language for 8th grade ELA.
High School Language Arts
Grade-level ELA plus American Literature, Creative Writing, and Journalism.
9th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational texts aligned to CCSS.
American Literature
American literary themes, author's craft, and argumentative writing.
Foundations of Journalism
News writing, source evaluation, and informational research for AK high school journalism.
Technical and Professional Communication
Argumentative writing, informational texts, and speaking skills for AK high school ELA.
10th Grade ELA
Textual analysis, argument writing, and point of view for AK high school ELA.
11th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational text for AK high school ELA.
Creative Writing
Narrative writing, figurative language, and craft revision for AK high school.
12th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational texts aligned to CCSS.
Aligned with the Alaska ELA Standards
Organized around the Alaska ELA Standards and typical classroom pacing, so students find the exact skill their teacher covered and work through it.
- Mapped to Alaska ELA Standards, grade by grade
- AK STAR review built into every grade-level course
- Unlimited practice with step-by-step worked solutions
Language Arts Curriculum by State
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About the Alaska Language Arts Curriculum
How Alaska ELA Standards Works
Alaska sets its own language arts standards through the Alaska ELA Standards, organized into reading, writing, and language strands.
How Alaska Differs
Alaska ELA Standards introduce research writing skills in the early grades, a focus shaped by the state's emphasis on practical communication.
How Alaska Language Arts Progresses
From phonics and foundational reading in Kindergarten, the sequence builds through literary analysis to senior electives in 12th grade.
How Alaska Assesses Language Arts
AK STAR tests language arts in 3rd through 8th grade, with college readiness preparation continuing into the senior language arts courses.
Common Questions from Alaska Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Alaska language arts?
StudyPug covers Alaska language arts from Kindergarten through 12th grade, with elementary, middle, and high school courses plus senior electives.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade level: each course is named and organized to match the Alaska ELA sequence taught in school that year.
Does StudyPug help with the AK STAR language arts test?
Yes - each course aligns to Alaska ELA Standards and includes practice based on real exams, covering the reading and writing skills assessed by AK STAR.
Does StudyPug follow the same order as my child's Alaska classroom?
Yes - courses follow the Alaska ELA Standards sequence, so skills appear in the same order students encounter them in school.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes - lessons are organized by grade and standard and can be worked at the student's own pace, making it well-suited for home instruction.
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Last updated June 5, 2026
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