Rhode Island Language Arts Curriculum
Aligned to the Rhode Island Standards and built for RICAS testing.
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Elementary School Language Arts
Foundational reading, writing, and language skills, one course per grade.
Kindergarten ELA
Phonics, story retelling, and informational text for kindergarten ELA.
1st Grade ELA
Nouns and verbs, phonics, and writing sentences aligned to CCSS.
2nd Grade ELA
Grammar conventions, vocabulary skills, and opinion writing aligned to CCSS.
3rd Grade ELA
Grammar conventions, vocabulary strategies, and opinion writing aligned to CCSS.
4th Grade ELA
Grammar conventions, opinion writing, and figurative language aligned to CCSS.
5th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, language conventions, and opinion writing for Grade 5.
Middle School Language Arts
Literary analysis, argument writing, and the bridge into high school.
High School Language Arts
9th through 12th grade plus American Literature, Creative Writing, and more.
9th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational texts aligned to CCSS.
American Literature
American literature reading, writing, and analysis for high school.
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
Textual analysis, argumentative writing, and author's point of view for RI high school ELA.
11th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational texts aligned to CCSS ELA 11-12.
Creative Writing
Creative writing craft, style, and composition for high school.
12th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational texts aligned to CCSS.
Aligned with the Rhode Island Standards
Every course follows Rhode Island Standards and typical classroom pacing, so a student finds the exact skill their teacher covered and works through it with step-by-step explanations.
- Mapped to Rhode Island Standards, grade by grade
- Built-in review for the RICAS assessment
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
Language Arts Curriculum by State
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State Standards
CURRICULUM GUIDE
About the Rhode Island Language Arts Curriculum
How Rhode Island Standards Work
Rhode Island sets its own Language Arts standards, organized by grade-level reading, writing, speaking, and language strands from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
How Rhode Island Differs
Rhode Island's high school sequence includes electives such as American Literature, Creative Writing, and Foundations of Journalism alongside the core grade-level ELA courses.
How Rhode Island Language Arts Progresses
Students build from phonics and foundational reading in early grades through literary analysis and argument writing, then into specialized senior courses in 11th and 12th grade.
How Rhode Island Assesses Language Arts
RICAS tests Language Arts in 3rd through 8th grade, based on real exams, and high school students work toward graduation requirements alongside their senior coursework.
Common Questions from Rhode Island Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Rhode Island Language Arts?
StudyPug covers Rhode Island Language Arts from Kindergarten through 12th grade, including elementary, middle, and high school courses plus senior electives.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade band and select the course name that matches your child's class - each course is labeled to reflect what Rhode Island classrooms teach that year.
Does StudyPug help with the RICAS Language Arts test?
Yes. Practice sets are built around the skills tested on RICAS, based on real exams, covering 3rd through 8th grade reading and writing standards.
Does StudyPug follow the same order as my child's school?
Courses are organized to match typical Rhode Island classroom pacing, so students can follow along with their teacher or revisit any skill they need to review.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and Rhode Island Standards so students can work at their own pace through each skill in the sequence.
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Last updated June 5, 2026
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