California Language Arts Curriculum
Aligned to the California ELA Standards and built for CAASPP testing.
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Elementary School Language Arts
Reading foundations, phonics, writing, and language skills, one course per grade.
Kindergarten ELA
Phonics, story comprehension, and informational text for kindergarten ELA.
1st Grade ELA
Nouns and verbs, phonics, and writing sentences for Grade 1.
2nd Grade ELA
Phonics, grammar conventions, and opinion writing for 2nd grade ELA.
3rd Grade ELA
Grammar conventions, word meanings, and opinion writing for Grade 3.
4th Grade ELA
Grammar conventions, opinion writing, and figurative language aligned to CCSS.
5th Grade ELA
Reading literature, informational texts, and writing for 5th grade English.
Middle School Language Arts
Literature analysis, argument writing, and grammar into high school.
6th Grade ELA
Reading literature, informational texts, and argumentative writing for 6th grade.
7th Grade ELA
Argument writing, language conventions, and vocabulary for Grade 7 ELA aligned to CCSS.
8th Grade ELA
Grammar conventions, argumentative writing, and figurative language aligned to CCSS.
High School Language Arts
ELA courses in 9th-12th grade, plus American Literature and Creative Writing.
9th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, informational texts, and argumentative writing aligned to CCSS.
American Literature
American literature, literary analysis, and argumentative writing aligned to CCSS.
Foundations of Journalism
News writing, source evaluation, and media literacy for CA high school journalism.
Technical and Professional Communication
Argumentative writing, informational texts, and speaking aligned to CCSS ELA.
10th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and language conventions for CA high school ELA.
11th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational texts aligned to CCSS.
Creative Writing
Narrative writing, figurative language, and creative revision for high school.
12th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational texts aligned to CCSS.
Aligned with the California ELA Standards
Organized around the California ELA Standards and typical classroom pacing, so students find the exact skill their teacher covered that day.
- Mapped to the California ELA Standards, grade by grade
- CAASPP review built into every course
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
Language Arts Curriculum by State
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State Standards
CURRICULUM GUIDE
About the California Language Arts Curriculum
How the California ELA Standards Work
California sets its own Language Arts standards, organizing reading, writing, speaking, and language skills into grade-by-grade expectations from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
How California Differs
California's standards introduce informational text analysis earlier than many states, with dedicated literary nonfiction strands starting in the elementary grades.
How California Language Arts Progresses
Students move from phonics and foundational reading in the early grades through literary analysis and argument writing in middle school, then into senior electives.
How California Assesses Language Arts
CAASPP tests English Language Arts in 3rd through 8th grade and in 11th grade, measuring reading and writing skills tied to the California ELA Standards.
Common Questions from California Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for California Language Arts?
StudyPug covers California Language Arts from Kindergarten through 12th grade, including senior electives like American Literature and Creative Writing.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade band - elementary, middle school, or high school - and select the course that matches your child's current class or teacher's syllabus.
Does StudyPug help with the CAASPP Language Arts test?
Yes. Practice questions and lessons are built around the California ELA Standards, following the same skills and text types tested on the CAASPP, based on real exams.
Does the lesson order match what my child's school teaches?
Courses follow the California ELA Standards sequence, so topics appear in the same order most California classrooms use throughout the school year.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and California ELA standard and can be worked at the student's own pace, making them a good fit for homeschool families.
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Last updated June 5, 2026
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