LA Curriculum

LA High School English Curriculum

Give your high schooler the support they need to keep up with Louisiana's English curriculum. Lessons and guided practice in reading, writing, and communication skills.

American Literature

About High School Louisiana English

Louisiana follows the Louisiana Student Standards for English Language Arts, organized around reading literature, reading informational texts, writing, and speaking and listening. In American Literature, students analyze foundational and contemporary American texts, develop argumentative and expository writing skills, and practice formal communication. StudyPug provides step-by-step lessons, worked examples, and practice problems aligned to every strand in this course.

  • Strands: reading literature, reading informational texts, writing, and speaking and listening
  • Lessons and step-by-step explanations for every strand topic
  • Practice problems and guided practice aligned to Louisiana Student Standards
  • On-demand support students can access anytime to keep up with class

Curriculum topics by strand

Lessons and practice organized by strand, aligned to the Louisiana Student Standards for English Language Arts.

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LA High School English Topics

  • Reading Literature: Analysis of American literary texts including fiction, poetry, and drama, with attention to theme, structure, and author craft.
  • Reading Informational Texts: Close reading of nonfiction sources, including argumentative and explanatory texts, with a focus on evaluating evidence and author purpose.
  • Writing: Developing argumentative, informational, and narrative writing skills, including research-based writing and revision strategies.
  • Speaking and Listening: Formal and informal communication, including collaborative discussion, presentation, and active listening skills.

How StudyPug Helps LA High School English Students

When a student gets stuck on a reading analysis or a writing assignment, StudyPug lets them go back to the exact concept they need. Each strand is broken into focused lessons with worked examples and practice problems, so students can build confidence at their own pace.

Whether your child is preparing for a class essay, reviewing how to evaluate sources in informational texts, or practicing for a speaking assignment, StudyPug keeps the support aligned to what Louisiana teachers are covering in class.

Aligned to LA High School English Curriculum

Every lesson and practice problem in this course is built around the Louisiana Student Standards for English Language Arts. The four strands - reading literature, reading informational texts, writing, and speaking and listening - match the structure Louisiana schools use for American Literature, so your child is always working on what matters for their grade.

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