Nevada Language Arts Curriculum
Nevada sets its own Language Arts sequence, aligned to NVACS and assessed by SBAC.
Browse by school level
Elementary School Language Arts
Reading, writing, and foundational language skills 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 Nevada English.
2nd Grade ELA
Foundational reading, literature, and informational text skills for 2nd grade.
3rd Grade ELA
Foundational reading, informational texts, and grammar for 3rd grade ELA.
4th Grade ELA
Informational text analysis, literary reading, and foundational writing 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 language conventions.
6th Grade ELA
Language and grammar, reading literature, and informational text writing skills.
7th Grade ELA
Language and grammar, informational reading, and literature analysis for 7th grade.
8th Grade ELA
Informational texts, literary analysis, and argumentative writing for 8th grade.
High School Language Arts
Grade-level ELA plus electives like American Literature and journalism.
9th Grade ELA
Reading literature, informational texts, writing, and speaking for 9th grade.
American Literature
American literature, informational texts, and argumentative writing for high school English.
Foundations of Journalism
Informational reading, writing, and language skills for journalism.
Technical and Professional Communication
Speaking, grammar, informational reading, and professional writing skills.
10th Grade ELA
Literature analysis, informational texts, and composition for 10th grade English.
11th Grade ELA
Reading literature, informational texts, writing, and language for 11th grade.
Creative Writing
Creative writing, language and grammar for high school English.
12th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational reading for 12th grade English.
Aligned with the Nevada Academic Content Standards
Every course follows the NVACS, matching classroom pacing so students find the exact skill their teacher covered that day.
- Mapped to Nevada Academic Content Standards, grade by grade
- SBAC Smarter Balanced review built into every course
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
Language Arts Curriculum by State
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About the Nevada Language Arts Curriculum
How NVACS Works
Nevada's Language Arts standards, the NVACS, organize reading, writing, speaking, and language skills grade by grade through 12th grade.
How Nevada Differs
Nevada includes Foundations of Journalism and Technical and Professional Communication as high school electives not commonly found in other states.
How Nevada Language Arts Progresses
From Kindergarten phonics to 12th grade literary analysis, the sequence builds reading and writing skills year by year toward senior electives.
How Nevada Assesses Language Arts
SBAC Smarter Balanced tests Language Arts in 3rd through 8th grade and 11th grade, based on real exams aligned to NVACS standards.
Common Questions from Nevada Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Nevada Language Arts?
StudyPug covers Nevada Language Arts from Kindergarten through 12th grade, including grade-level courses and senior electives like American Literature and Creative Writing.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade level - each course is labeled by grade, so you can match it directly to your child's current class and jump to the right lessons.
Does StudyPug help with Nevada's SBAC Language Arts test?
Yes - the lessons and practice problems are organized around NVACS standards, based on real exams like the SBAC Smarter Balanced assessment given in 3rd through 11th grade.
Does the course order match what Nevada schools teach?
Yes - each course follows the Nevada Academic Content Standards sequence, so topics appear in the same order students encounter them in class.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes - lessons are organized by grade and NVACS standard, so homeschooling families can work through them at the student's own pace and in any order.
Reviewed by the StudyPug Curriculum Team
Last updated June 5, 2026
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