MD High School English Curriculum
Give your 12th grader the support they need to succeed in Maryland English class. Our lessons and practice align to what local schools are teaching all year long.
About High School Maryland English
Maryland follows the Maryland College Career Ready Standards, which organize English instruction around reading literature, reading informational texts, writing, speaking and listening, and language and grammar. In 12th grade, students analyze complex literary and nonfiction texts, produce polished argumentative and explanatory writing, and refine grammar and language conventions. StudyPug provides step-by-step lessons, guided practice, and worked examples covering every strand of this course.
- Strands: reading literature, writing, reading informational texts, speaking and listening, and language and grammar
- Step-by-step lessons and guided practice for every 12th grade English topic
- Practice problems with worked examples aligned to Maryland College Career Ready Standards
- Accessible on any device, any time, so learning fits your family's schedule
Curriculum topics by strand
Find lessons and practice for every strand, aligned to the Maryland College Career Ready Standards for 12th grade English.
Maryland High School English Topics
- Reading Literature: Analysis of complex literary texts including fiction, drama, and poetry, with emphasis on theme, structure, and author craft.
- Writing: Argumentative, explanatory, and narrative writing with a focus on evidence-based claims, organization, and polished revision.
- Reading Informational Texts: Critical reading of nonfiction, primary sources, and technical texts, evaluating reasoning and evidence across multiple sources.
- Speaking and Listening: Collaborative discussion, presentation skills, and evaluation of media and oral arguments.
- Language and Grammar: Command of grammar conventions, vocabulary development, and precise use of language in writing and speech.
How StudyPug Helps Maryland High School English Students
When a 12th grader gets stuck on a close-reading passage or an argumentative essay prompt, StudyPug breaks the problem down into clear, manageable steps. Each lesson explains the concept directly, then walks through worked examples so the student can see exactly how to apply it.
Practice problems let students test their understanding right away, and they can return to any lesson as many times as they need without pressure. This makes StudyPug useful for nightly homework, test preparation, and reviewing skills before final exams.
Aligned to Maryland High School English Curriculum
Every lesson and practice set on StudyPug is built to match the Maryland College Career Ready Standards for 12th grade English, covering reading literature, writing, informational reading, speaking and listening, and language and grammar - the same strands Maryland schools teach throughout the year.
Written by the StudyPug English Team
Last updated June 5, 2026
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