Montana Language Arts Curriculum
Aligned to Montana Content Standards and built for Montana CAA testing.
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Elementary School Language Arts
Reading, writing, and foundational language skills, one course per grade.
Kindergarten ELA
Phonics, story comprehension, and informational text aligned to CCSS.
1st Grade ELA
Nouns and verbs, sentence conventions, and vocabulary for Grade 1 ELA.
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
Relative pronouns, figurative language, and opinion writing aligned to CCSS.
5th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, language conventions, and writing arguments aligned to CCSS.
Middle School Language Arts
Argument writing, literary analysis, and research skills.
6th Grade ELA
Figurative language, text evidence, and conventions aligned to CCSS.
7th Grade ELA
Grammar conventions, argumentative writing, and word relationships for 7th grade ELA.
8th Grade ELA
Grammar conventions, argumentative writing, and language use aligned to CCSS.
High School Language Arts
Language Arts from 9th through 12th grade, plus four senior electives.
9th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, informational texts, and argument writing aligned to CCSS.
American Literature
American literature, reading, and writing for high school English.
Foundations of Journalism
Reporting, writing, and media literacy for high school journalism.
Technical and Professional Communication
Technical writing, workplace communication, and professional skills for high school.
10th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational texts for MT high school ELA.
11th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational text aligned to CCSS ELA 11-12.
Creative Writing
Story, voice, craft, and genre writing for high school students.
12th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and language conventions aligned to CCSS.
Aligned with the Montana Content Standards
Montana Language Arts courses follow the Montana Content Standards grade by grade, matching classroom pacing so every skill is easy to find.
- Mapped to Montana Content Standards, grade by grade
- Montana CAA review built into every grade
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
Language Arts Curriculum by State
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About the Montana Language Arts Curriculum
How Montana Content Standards Works
Montana sets its own Language Arts standards, organized by grade with reading, writing, speaking, and language strands at every level.
How Montana Differs
Montana is one of the few states that requires Indigenous perspectives be woven into Language Arts content, reflecting the Indian Education for All Act.
How Montana Language Arts Progresses
Students move from phonics and foundational reading in early grades through literary analysis and argument writing, ending with senior elective courses.
How Montana Assesses Language Arts
The Montana CAA assesses Language Arts in select grades; high school courses prepare students for college readiness through SAT and ACT.
Common Questions from Montana Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Montana Language Arts?
StudyPug covers Montana 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 band - elementary, middle, or high school - then select the course name that matches your child's current class.
Does StudyPug help with the Montana CAA for Language Arts?
Yes - practice materials are based on real exams like the Montana CAA, so students work through the same skill areas tested in school.
Does StudyPug follow the same order my child's school uses?
Courses are organized around Montana Content Standards grade by grade, so the sequence matches what your child's teacher covers through the year.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes - lessons are organized by grade and standard and can be worked at the student's own pace, making it a good fit for homeschool families in Montana.
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