NH High School ELA Curriculum
Give your 9th grader the support they need to keep up with New Hampshire's high school English expectations, from close reading to structured writing and discussion.
About High School New Hampshire English
New Hampshire follows the NH Model Competencies for English Language Arts, covering reading, writing, and communication skills. In 9th grade, students work across four strands: reading literature, reading informational texts, writing, and speaking and listening. StudyPug provides step-by-step lessons, guided practice, and worked examples aligned to every strand so students can build confidence at their own pace.
- Four strands: reading literature, reading informational texts, writing, and speaking and listening
- Step-by-step lessons and guided practice for every topic
- Worked examples and practice problems matched to NH Model Competencies
- On-demand access so students can review any strand whenever they need it
Curriculum topics by strand
Lessons and practice organized by strand, aligned to the NH Model Competencies for English Language Arts.
NH High School English Topics
- Reading Literature - Analyzing fiction, poetry, and drama; understanding theme, character, and structure in literary texts.
- Reading Informational Texts - Evaluating arguments, citing evidence, and comprehending complex nonfiction across a range of subjects.
- Writing - Developing argumentative, informational, and narrative writing with clear organization, evidence, and style.
- Speaking and Listening - Engaging in collaborative discussions, presenting ideas clearly, and evaluating the reasoning of others.
How StudyPug Helps NH High School English Students
When a 9th grader gets stuck on a reading passage or a writing assignment, StudyPug lets them go back to the exact concept causing trouble. Each strand is broken into focused lessons with step-by-step explanations and practice problems that reinforce the skills New Hampshire teachers are building in class.
Students can work through guided practice at their own pace, reviewing as many times as they need until a concept clicks, then move forward with confidence into the next topic.
Aligned to NH High School English Curriculum
All content is organized around the NH Model Competencies for English Language Arts, covering the four strands - reading literature, reading informational texts, writing, and speaking and listening - that New Hampshire 9th grade students are expected to master.
Written by the StudyPug English Team
Last updated June 5, 2026
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