ND Curriculum

ND High School English Curriculum

Give your 12th grader the support they need with lessons and practice covering every strand in North Dakota's high school English curriculum, from literary analysis to argument writing.

12th Grade ELA

About High School North Dakota English

North Dakota follows the North Dakota ELA Standards, organized 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 arguments and research-based writing, and refine their command of grammar and academic language. StudyPug provides step-by-step lessons, guided practice, and worked examples aligned to every strand in this course.

  • Strands: reading literature, reading informational texts, writing, speaking and listening, and language and grammar
  • Lessons and step-by-step explanations for every 12th grade English topic
  • Practice problems with detailed worked solutions after every lesson
  • Aligned to the North Dakota ELA Standards for 12th grade

Curriculum topics by strand

Explore 12th grade English lessons and practice problems organized by strand, aligned to the North Dakota ELA Standards.

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North Dakota 12th Grade English Topics

  • Reading Literature: Analysis of complex fiction, poetry, and drama, including theme, structure, point of view, and author craft.
  • Reading Informational Texts: Close reading of nonfiction sources, evaluating argument, evidence, and rhetorical techniques in grade-appropriate texts.
  • Writing: Argument writing, research-based essays, narrative composition, and revision strategies for senior-level English.
  • Speaking and Listening: Structured discussion, presentation skills, and collaborative inquiry aligned to North Dakota ELA Standards.
  • Language and Grammar: Advanced grammar conventions, vocabulary development, and precise academic language use.

How StudyPug Helps North Dakota 12th Grade English Students

When a student gets stuck on a close-reading passage or an argument essay, StudyPug breaks the skill down into step-by-step explanations and worked examples so the path forward is always clear. Every strand from the North Dakota ELA Standards is covered, meaning seniors can find targeted practice for exactly what their teacher assigned.

Practice problems follow each lesson with detailed solutions, so students can check their reasoning, identify gaps, and build confidence before a class deadline or end-of-course assessment.

Aligned to North Dakota 12th Grade English Curriculum

Every lesson and practice set in this course is built around the North Dakota ELA Standards for 12th grade, covering reading literature, reading informational texts, writing, speaking and listening, and language and grammar - so the content your child works through on StudyPug matches exactly what is taught in North Dakota classrooms.

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