Arizona Language Arts Curriculum
Arizona Language Arts, aligned to the Arizona ELA Standards and built for AzM2 testing.
Browse by school level
Elementary School Language Arts
Foundational reading, writing, phonics, and language skills, Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Kindergarten ELA
Phonics, story comprehension, and informational text for kindergarten ELA.
1st Grade ELA
Nouns and verbs, phonics, and opinion writing aligned to CCSS.
2nd Grade ELA
Grammar conventions, vocabulary skills, and opinion writing for 2nd grade ELA.
3rd Grade ELA
Grammar conventions, vocabulary strategies, and opinion writing for 3rd grade ELA.
4th Grade ELA
Relative pronouns, precise language, and opinion writing aligned to CCSS.
5th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, language conventions, and opinion writing for Grade 5.
Middle School Language Arts
Literature analysis, argument writing, and grammar skills in 6th through 8th grade.
6th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, grammar conventions, and argument writing aligned to CCSS.
7th Grade ELA
Argument writing, language conventions, and vocabulary for 7th grade ELA.
8th Grade ELA
Grammar conventions, argumentative writing, and figurative language aligned to CCSS.
High School Language Arts
9th through 12th grade ELA plus American Literature, Creative Writing, Journalism, and Technical Communication.
9th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argument writing, and informational texts aligned to CCSS ELA 9-10.
American Literature
Literary analysis, informational texts, and argumentative writing for AZ high school ELA.
Foundations of Journalism
News writing, source evaluation, and multimedia presentation for AZ high school journalism.
Technical and Professional Communication
Argumentative writing, informational texts, and speaking skills aligned to CCSS ELA.
10th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and textual evidence for AZ high school ELA.
11th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational text for 11th grade ELA.
Creative Writing
Narrative writing, figurative language, and craft revision for high school.
12th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational texts aligned to CCSS.
Aligned with the Arizona Mathematics/ELA Standards
Organized around the Arizona ELA Standards and typical classroom pacing, so students find the exact skill their teacher covered and work through it step by step.
- Mapped to Arizona ELA Standards, grade by grade
- AzM2 review built into every course
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
Language Arts Curriculum by State
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About the Arizona Language Arts Curriculum
How Arizona ELA Standards Work
Arizona sets its own ELA standards, defining reading, writing, speaking, and language skills by grade through the Arizona Mathematics/ELA Standards framework.
How Arizona Differs
Arizona adopted its own ELA standards in 2016, introducing argument writing formally in 6th grade and adding four distinct senior electives not required in most other states.
How Arizona Language Arts Progresses
Students move from phonics and foundational reading in the early grades through analytical writing and literature study into senior elective courses in high school.
How Arizona Assesses Language Arts
AzM2 tests Language Arts in 3rd through 8th grade, with high school students also eligible for SAT-based measures for college readiness.
Common Questions from Arizona Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Arizona Language Arts?
StudyPug covers Arizona Language Arts from Kindergarten through 12th grade, including senior electives such as American Literature, Creative Writing, Foundations of Journalism, and Technical and Professional Communication.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade level - each course is labeled by the grade or course name Arizona schools use, so you can match it directly to your child's current class.
Does StudyPug help with the AzM2 Language Arts test?
Yes - lessons and practice problems are organized around the Arizona ELA Standards tested on AzM2, with practice based on real exams given in 3rd through 8th grade.
Does the order of lessons match what Arizona schools teach?
Courses follow the Arizona ELA Standards sequence, so the topics and skills appear in the same order a typical Arizona classroom covers them through the school year.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes - lessons are organized by grade and Arizona ELA Standards, so homeschooling families can work through each skill at their own pace and in any order that suits their student.
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Last updated June 5, 2026
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