New Jersey Language Arts Curriculum
Aligned to the NJ Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) and built for NJSLA testing.
Browse by school level
Elementary School Language Arts
Foundational reading, writing, and language skills, one course per grade.
Kindergarten ELA
Literature, informational texts, and foundational reading skills for Kindergarten.
1st Grade ELA
Foundational reading, writing, and language skills for 1st grade ELA.
2nd Grade ELA
Foundational reading skills, writing, and language and grammar for 2nd grade.
3rd Grade ELA
Foundational reading, informational texts, and grammar for 3rd grade English.
4th Grade ELA
Informational texts, reading literature, and foundational writing skills for 4th grade.
5th Grade ELA
Reading literature, informational texts, and foundational writing skills for 5th grade.
Middle School Language Arts
Literary analysis, argument writing, and the bridge into high school English.
6th Grade ELA
Language and grammar, reading literature, and informational text skills for 6th grade.
7th Grade ELA
Informational texts, literary analysis, and argumentative writing for 7th grade.
8th Grade ELA
Informational texts, literary analysis, and argumentative writing for 8th grade.
High School Language Arts
Grade-level English plus American Literature, Creative Writing, Journalism, and Technical Communication.
9th Grade ELA
Reading literature, informational texts, writing, and speaking for 9th grade English.
American Literature
American literature, informational texts, and writing for high school English.
Foundations of Journalism
Informational reading, persuasive writing, and language skills for journalism.
Technical and Professional Communication
Professional writing, informational reading, and grammar for workplace communication.
10th Grade ELA
Literature analysis, informational reading, and argumentative writing for 10th grade English.
11th Grade ELA
Literature analysis, informational texts, writing, and language for 11th grade.
Creative Writing
Creative writing, language and grammar, and narrative craft for high school English.
12th Grade ELA
Literature analysis, informational texts, and writing for 12th grade English.
Aligned with the NJ Student Learning Standards (NJSLS)
Every lesson is organized around the NJSLS, following the same grade-by-grade sequence a student sees in the classroom.
- Mapped to the NJSLS standard by standard, grade by grade
- NJSLA review built into every grade-level course
- Unlimited practice problems with step-by-step worked solutions
Language Arts Curriculum by State
Select any state across the United States to browse its Language Arts courses.
State Standards
CURRICULUM GUIDE
About the New Jersey Language Arts Curriculum
How NJSLS Works
New Jersey sets its own Language Arts standards through the NJ Student Learning Standards, organized by strand and grade band from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
How New Jersey Differs
New Jersey's NJSLS integrates speaking and listening as a graded strand alongside reading and writing, a structural emphasis not all states maintain at every grade level.
How New Jersey Language Arts Progresses
Courses run from foundational literacy in Kindergarten through argument and research writing in 12th grade, with senior electives in literature, journalism, and professional writing.
How New Jersey Assesses Language Arts
The NJSLA tests Language Arts in 3rd through 10th grade, and the OSSLT equivalent at Grade 10 sits alongside college readiness measures like SAT for upperclassmen.
Common Questions from New Jersey Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for New Jersey Language Arts?
StudyPug covers New Jersey Language Arts from Kindergarten through 12th grade, including senior electives such as American Literature, Creative Writing, Foundations of Journalism, and Technical and Professional Communication.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade level - each course is labeled by year and aligned to the NJSLS topics taught that grade, so you can match it directly to your child's current class.
Does StudyPug help with the NJSLA?
Yes. Every grade-level course from 3rd through 10th grade includes practice organized around the skills the NJSLA tests, based on real exams and aligned to the NJSLS.
Does the order of lessons match what my child's school teaches?
Lessons follow the NJSLS sequence, which mirrors the pacing most New Jersey schools use, so your child can find and practice the skill covered in class that day.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and NJSLS standard and can be worked at the student's own pace, making them straightforward to use as a primary or supplementary resource.
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Last updated June 5, 2026
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