Florida Language Arts Curriculum
Florida sets its own sequence, aligned to the B.E.S.T. Standards and built for FAST.
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Elementary School Language Arts
Foundational reading, writing, and language skills from Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Kindergarten ELA
Literature, informational texts, and foundational reading skills for Kindergarten ELA.
1st Grade ELA
Foundational reading skills, writing, and reading literature for 1st grade.
2nd Grade ELA
Foundational reading skills, writing, and language and grammar for 2nd grade.
3rd Grade ELA
Foundational reading, informational text analysis, and grammar for 3rd grade.
4th Grade ELA
Foundational reading, informational texts, and writing for 4th grade English.
5th Grade ELA
Reading literature, informational texts, and foundational writing skills for 5th grade.
Middle School Language Arts
Reading comprehension, argument writing, and grammar across 6th through 8th grade.
6th Grade ELA
Language and grammar, reading literature, and informational text skills for 6th grade.
7th Grade ELA
Language and grammar, informational reading, and literary analysis for 7th grade.
8th Grade ELA
Language and grammar, informational texts, and literary reading for 8th grade.
High School Language Arts
9th through 12th grade plus electives like American Literature and Creative Writing.
9th Grade ELA
Reading literature, informational texts, writing, and speaking skills for 9th grade English.
American Literature
American voices, informational texts, and argumentative writing for high school English.
Foundations of Journalism
Informational reading, news writing, and language for journalism.
Technical and Professional Communication
Workplace writing, informational reading, and professional speaking skills.
10th Grade ELA
Literature analysis, informational texts, and writing for 10th grade English.
11th Grade ELA
Literature analysis, informational reading, writing, and language for 11th grade.
Creative Writing
Creative writing through narrative craft, language, and grammar for high school.
12th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and language conventions for 12th grade English.
Aligned with the Florida B.E.S.T. Standards
Every lesson is organized around Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards and follows typical classroom pacing, so students find the exact skill their teacher covered that day.
- Mapped to Florida B.E.S.T. Standards, grade by grade
- Built-in review for FAST and Florida end-of-course exams
- Unlimited practice problems with step-by-step worked solutions
Language Arts Curriculum by State
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About the Florida Language Arts Curriculum
How Florida B.E.S.T. Works
Florida's Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking set the reading, writing, and communication expectations for every grade from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
How Florida Differs
Florida replaced its earlier LAFS standards with B.E.S.T. in 2021, placing earlier emphasis on foundational phonics and structured writing across elementary grades.
How Florida Language Arts Progresses
Students build from phonics and foundational reading in early grades to literary analysis, argument writing, and senior electives like American Literature by 12th grade.
How Florida Assesses Language Arts
FAST Reading is administered in 3rd through 10th grade, with a 10th grade ELA assessment required for graduation alongside college readiness measures like SAT and ACT.
Common Questions from Florida Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Florida Language Arts?
StudyPug covers Florida Language Arts from Kindergarten through 12th grade, including senior electives such as American Literature and Creative Writing.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade level and each course lists the Florida B.E.S.T. benchmarks it covers, so you can match it to what your child's teacher is working on.
Does StudyPug help with Florida's FAST Reading assessment?
Yes. Practice problems and lessons are built around the Florida B.E.S.T. Standards that FAST Reading tests, all based on real exams administered in 3rd through 10th grade.
Does the order of lessons match what Florida schools teach?
Courses follow the B.E.S.T. Standards sequence and typical Florida classroom pacing, so skills appear in the same order students encounter them at school.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and Florida B.E.S.T. benchmark and can be worked at the student's own pace, making it a practical fit for homeschool families.
Reviewed by the StudyPug Curriculum Team
Last updated June 5, 2026
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