Tennessee Language Arts Curriculum
Aligned to the Tennessee Academic Standards (TAS) and built for TCAP.
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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
Foundational reading skills, writing, and language for 1st grade English.
2nd Grade ELA
Foundational reading, writing, and language skills for Tennessee 2nd grade English.
3rd Grade ELA
Foundational reading, informational texts, and writing for 3rd grade ELA.
4th Grade ELA
Informational reading, literary analysis, 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
Literature, argument writing, and grammar bridging into high school.
6th Grade ELA
Language and grammar, reading literature, and informational text for 6th grade.
7th Grade ELA
Grammar, informational reading, and literary analysis for 7th grade English.
8th Grade ELA
Language and grammar, informational texts, and literary reading for 8th grade.
High School Language Arts
Core ELA plus American Literature, Creative Writing, and journalism courses.
9th Grade ELA
Reading literature, informational texts, writing, and speaking skills for 9th grade.
American Literature
American voices, informational reading, and argumentative writing in high school English.
Foundations of Journalism
Informational reading, writing, and speaking skills for journalism.
Technical and Professional Communication
Speaking and listening, informational reading, and professional writing skills.
10th Grade ELA
Reading literature, informational texts, and argumentative writing for 10th grade English.
11th Grade ELA
Literature analysis, informational texts, writing, and language for 11th grade.
Creative Writing
Original writing, grammar mechanics, and craft techniques for high school.
12th Grade ELA
Literature analysis, argumentative writing, and informational reading for 12th grade.
Aligned with the Tennessee Academic Standards
Every lesson maps to the Tennessee Academic Standards by grade, following the same pacing your child's teacher uses, so students find the exact skill covered in class.
- Mapped to Tennessee Academic Standards, grade by grade
- TCAP review built into every course
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
Language Arts Curriculum by State
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About the Tennessee Language Arts Curriculum
How Tennessee Academic Standards Work
Tennessee sets its own Language Arts standards, organizing reading, writing, speaking, and language skills by grade from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
How Tennessee Differs
Tennessee introduced its own Academic Standards in 2017, adding a distinct emphasis on knowledge-building texts and structured vocabulary development across every grade.
How Tennessee Language Arts Progresses
Students build foundational literacy in the early grades, move into argument and research writing in middle school, then reach senior courses including American Literature and journalism.
How Tennessee Assesses Language Arts
TCAP tests reading and writing in 3rd through 8th grade, with the TCAP English II end-of-course exam in 10th grade as a graduation requirement.
Common Questions from Tennessee Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Tennessee Language Arts?
StudyPug covers Tennessee Language Arts from Kindergarten through 12th grade, including senior electives like American Literature, Creative Writing, and Foundations of Journalism.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade or course name - each course matches the Tennessee Academic Standards sequence your child's school follows, so the topics line up with what is being taught.
Does StudyPug help with the TCAP Language Arts test?
Yes. Practice problems and lessons are built around the skills tested by TCAP and the TCAP English II end-of-course exam, based on real exams.
Does the lesson order match what Tennessee schools teach?
Lessons follow the Tennessee Academic Standards sequence grade by grade, so the order reflects what students typically encounter in Tennessee classrooms throughout the year.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and Tennessee Academic Standards, so families can work through them at their own pace alongside any homeschool program.
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Last updated June 5, 2026
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