South Carolina Language Arts Curriculum
Aligned to the SC College- and Career-Ready Standards and built for SC READY.
Browse by school level
Elementary School Language Arts
Foundational reading, writing, and language skills, one course per grade.
Kindergarten ELA
Phonics and word recognition, story comprehension, and informational text skills for kindergarten ELA.
1st Grade ELA
Nouns and verbs, phonics, and writing sentences for 1st grade.
2nd Grade ELA
Phonics, grammar conventions, and writing skills for SC 2nd grade ELA.
3rd Grade ELA
Grammar conventions, vocabulary strategies, and opinion writing for Grade 3.
4th Grade ELA
Grammar conventions, opinion writing, and figurative language for 4th grade ELA.
5th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, language conventions, and writing aligned to CCSS.
Middle School Language Arts
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and the bridge into high school.
High School Language Arts
Grade-level ELA plus American Literature, Creative Writing, Journalism, and Technical Communication.
9th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argument writing, and informational text aligned to CCSS.
American Literature
American literature reading, writing, and analysis for high school.
Foundations of Journalism
News writing, reporting, and media literacy for high school.
Technical and Professional Communication
Technical writing, communication, and workplace skills for high schoolers.
10th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational texts for SC high school ELA.
11th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational texts aligned to CCSS.
Creative Writing
Fiction, poetry, and craft techniques for high school writers.
12th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational texts aligned to CCSS.
Aligned with the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards
Organized around the SC College- and Career-Ready Standards and typical classroom pacing, so a student finds the exact skill their teacher covered that day and works through it step by step.
- Mapped to SC College- and Career-Ready Standards, grade by grade
- SC READY and end-of-course review built into every course
- Unlimited practice problems with step-by-step worked solutions
Language Arts Curriculum by State
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CURRICULUM GUIDE
About the South Carolina Language Arts Curriculum
How SC College- and Career-Ready Standards Work
South Carolina sets its own language arts standards, organized by reading, writing, speaking, and language strands from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
How South Carolina Differs
South Carolina added named elective courses - American Literature, Creative Writing, Journalism, and Technical Communication - that extend the high school sequence beyond the core grade-level courses.
How South Carolina Language Arts Progresses
The sequence builds from foundational literacy in the early grades through literary analysis in middle school and into specialized senior electives in high school.
How South Carolina Assesses Language Arts
SC READY tests reading and writing in 3rd through 8th grade, and the SCPASS End-of-Course exam measures high school language arts proficiency for college readiness.
Common Questions from South Carolina Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for South Carolina Language Arts?
StudyPug covers Kindergarten through 12th grade, including named high school courses 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 band - elementary, middle, or high school - and select the course that matches your child's current class or the elective they are enrolled in.
Does StudyPug help with SC READY and end-of-course exams?
Yes. Lessons and practice problems are organized around the SC College- and Career-Ready Standards and are based on real exams, including SC READY for 3rd through 8th grade.
Does the lesson order match what South Carolina schools teach?
Courses follow the SC College- and Career-Ready Standards sequence and typical classroom pacing, so students can find the skill their teacher covered and practice it right away.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and standard and can be worked through at the student's own pace, making them a good fit for families following South Carolina's homeschool guidelines.
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