Hawaii Language Arts Curriculum
Aligned to Hawaii Content Standards and built for SBAC testing.
Browse by school level
Elementary School Language Arts
Reading, writing, and language skills from Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Kindergarten ELA
Phonics, storybook comprehension, and informational text for kindergarten ELA.
1st Grade ELA
Nouns, verbs, and sentence conventions aligned to CCSS.
2nd Grade ELA
Grammar, spelling, and writing skills for 2nd grade ELA.
3rd Grade ELA
Grammar conventions, vocabulary strategies, and opinion writing aligned to CCSS.
4th Grade ELA
Relative pronouns, figurative language, and opinion writing aligned to CCSS.
5th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, language conventions, and opinion writing for Grade 5.
Middle School Language Arts
Literary analysis, writing, and grammar from 6th through 8th grade.
6th Grade ELA
Grammar conventions, literary analysis, and word meaning for Grade 6 ELA aligned to CCSS.
7th Grade ELA
Argument writing, language conventions, and vocabulary for 7th grade ELA.
8th Grade ELA
Argumentative writing, language conventions, and figurative language aligned to CCSS.
High School Language Arts
ELA plus American Literature, Creative Writing, and journalism electives.
9th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, informational texts, and argument writing aligned to CCSS.
American Literature
American literary themes, author's craft, and argumentative writing.
Foundations of Journalism
News writing, source evaluation, and multimedia presentation for HI high school journalism.
Technical and Professional Communication
Argument writing, informational texts, and speaking aligned to CCSS ELA.
10th Grade ELA
Textual analysis, argumentative writing, and point of view for grades 9-10 ELA.
11th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational texts aligned to CCSS.
Creative Writing
Narrative writing, language conventions, and research for HI high school English.
12th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational texts aligned to CCSS.
Aligned with the Hawaii Content Standards
Every course follows the Hawaii Content Standards grade by grade, matching classroom pacing so students find the exact skill covered that day.
- Mapped to Hawaii Content Standards, grade by grade
- Built-in review aligned to the SBAC assessment
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
Language Arts Curriculum by State
Select any state to browse the Language Arts courses available there.
State Standards
CURRICULUM GUIDE
About the Hawaii Language Arts Curriculum
How Hawaii Content Standards Works
Hawaii's Language Arts standards are set by the Hawaii Content Standards, organized around reading, writing, speaking, and language for each grade.
How Hawaii Differs
Hawaii integrates Hawaiian language and cultural content into its Language Arts sequence, a distinction not found in mainland state standards.
How Hawaii Language Arts Progresses
Students progress from foundational literacy in Kindergarten to analytical writing in middle school and senior electives by 12th grade.
How Hawaii Assesses Language Arts
Hawaii uses the SBAC assessment to measure Language Arts skills, with results informing school accountability and post-secondary readiness.
Common Questions from Hawaii Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Hawaii Language Arts?
StudyPug covers Hawaii 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 - each course matches the Hawaii Content Standards sequence your child's school follows.
Does StudyPug help with the SBAC Language Arts assessment?
Yes - lessons and practice are aligned to the skills the SBAC tests, based on real exams, so students prepare for what they will be assessed on.
Does the course order match what Hawaii schools teach?
Yes - each course follows the Hawaii Content Standards sequence, matching the order and pacing used in Hawaii classrooms.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes - lessons are organized by grade and standard and can be worked at the student's own pace, following the Hawaii Content Standards sequence.
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