Colorado Language Arts Curriculum
Colorado language arts, aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards and CMAS testing.
Browse by school level
Elementary School Language Arts
Reading, writing, and language foundations, Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Kindergarten ELA
Phonics, storybook comprehension, and foundational writing aligned to CCSS.
1st Grade ELA
Phonics, sentence conventions, and vocabulary aligned to CCSS.
2nd Grade ELA
Phonics, grammar conventions, and opinion writing for Grade 2 ELA.
3rd Grade ELA
Grammar conventions, vocabulary strategies, and opinion writing aligned to CCSS.
4th Grade ELA
Grammar conventions, opinion writing, and vocabulary aligned to CCSS.
5th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, language conventions, and opinion writing aligned to CCSS.
Middle School Language Arts
Argument writing, literary analysis, and grammar for 6th through 8th grade.
6th Grade ELA
Grammar conventions, literary analysis, and argumentative writing aligned to CCSS.
7th Grade ELA
Argument writing, grammar conventions, and vocabulary for Grade 7 ELA aligned to CCSS.
8th Grade ELA
Grammar conventions, argumentative writing, and figurative language for Grade 8 ELA.
High School Language Arts
Language arts for 9th through 12th grade, plus American Literature.
9th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational texts aligned to CCSS.
American Literature
American literature reading, writing, and analysis for high schoolers.
Foundations of Journalism
News writing, reporting, and media literacy for high school.
Technical and Professional Communication
Workplace writing, research, and communication skills for high school.
10th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and language conventions for CO high school ELA.
11th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational texts aligned to CCSS.
Creative Writing
Creative writing craft, composition, and storytelling for high school.
12th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational texts aligned to CCSS.
Aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards
Organized around the Colorado Academic Standards and typical classroom pacing, so students find the exact skill their teacher covered that day.
- Mapped to the Colorado Academic Standards, grade by grade
- CMAS review built into every grade-level course
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
Language Arts Curriculum by State
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State Standards
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About the Colorado Language Arts Curriculum
How Colorado Academic Standards Works
Colorado Academic Standards define reading, writing, and communication goals for each grade across all Colorado public schools.
How Colorado Differs
Colorado revised its Academic Standards in 2020 and offers senior electives like Foundations of Journalism not found in most other state sequences.
How Colorado Language Arts Progresses
Foundational reading and writing through 5th grade give way to analysis in middle school, then year-level courses and electives through 12th grade.
How Colorado Assesses Language Arts
CMAS tests language arts in 3rd through 8th grade; Colorado also uses the SAT as a college readiness measure for high school students.
Common Questions from Colorado Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Colorado language arts?
StudyPug covers Colorado 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 level and select the course that matches your child's current class - each course follows the Colorado Academic Standards sequence.
Does StudyPug help with the CMAS language arts test?
Yes - practice is built around the Colorado Academic Standards that CMAS covers, and every lesson is based on real exams used in Colorado.
Does the course order match what Colorado schools teach?
Yes - courses follow the Colorado Academic Standards sequence so the topics match what a student's teacher is covering at school.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes - lessons are organized by grade and Colorado Academic Standard, and students can work through each topic at their own pace.
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Last updated June 5, 2026
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