Texas Language Arts Curriculum
Aligned to the Texas TEKS for Language Arts and built for STAAR Reading.
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 skills, writing, and language for 1st grade.
2nd Grade ELA
Foundational reading, informational texts, and writing for 2nd grade English.
3rd Grade ELA
Foundational reading, informational text analysis, and grammar for 3rd grade.
4th Grade ELA
Informational reading, literary analysis, and foundational writing skills for 4th grade.
5th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, informational reading, and foundational writing for 5th grade.
Middle School Language Arts
Literary analysis, argument writing, and grammar bridging into high school.
6th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, informational reading, and argumentative writing for 6th grade.
7th Grade ELA
Informational reading, literary analysis, and argumentative writing for 7th grade.
8th Grade ELA
Informational reading, literary analysis, and argumentative writing for 8th grade.
High School Language Arts
9th through 12th grade ELA plus electives in literature, writing, and journalism.
9th Grade ELA
Reading literature, informational texts, writing, and speaking for 9th grade ELA.
American Literature
American voices, informational texts, and argumentative writing in American Literature.
Foundations of Journalism
Informational reading, news writing, and language for journalism.
Technical and Professional Communication
Speaking, professional writing, and reading informational texts for Texas TEKS.
10th Grade ELA
Literature analysis, informational reading, and argumentative writing for 10th grade.
11th Grade ELA
Literature analysis, informational texts, and argumentative writing for 11th grade.
Creative Writing
Crafting original narratives, refining language and grammar, and developing a writer's voice.
12th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational reading for 12th grade.
Aligned with the Texas TEKS for Language Arts
Every lesson follows the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills sequence so students find the exact skill their teacher covered and work through it at their own pace.
- Mapped to TEKS Language Arts standards, grade by grade
- STAAR Reading review built into every course
- Unlimited practice problems with step-by-step worked solutions
Language Arts Curriculum by State
Select any state to see its Language Arts courses across the United States.
State Standards
CURRICULUM GUIDE
About the Texas Language Arts Curriculum
How Texas TEKS Works
The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills sets language arts expectations by grade, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening in a single integrated framework.
How Texas Differs
Texas maintains its own TEKS rather than a shared national framework, and introduces formal argument writing in 6th grade, a year earlier than many other states.
How Texas Language Arts Progresses
Students build from phonics and early reading in Kindergarten through literary analysis and research writing, finishing with senior electives like American Literature and journalism.
How Texas Assesses Language Arts
STAAR Reading is administered in 3rd through 8th grade, with an end-of-course Reading exam in 9th and 10th grade used toward graduation requirements.
Common Questions from Texas Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Texas Language Arts?
StudyPug covers Kindergarten through 12th grade, plus senior electives including 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 in the Texas Language Arts course list and select the year your child is in - each course follows the TEKS sequence their teacher uses.
Does StudyPug help with the STAAR Reading test?
Yes. Each course includes practice based on real STAAR Reading exams so students can work through the skills and question types they will see on test day.
Does the lesson order match what my child's school teaches?
Lessons are organized to follow the TEKS scope and sequence, so the topics appear in the same order most Texas classrooms cover them through the year.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and TEKS standard and can be worked at the student's own pace, making them practical for a home learning schedule.
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Last updated June 5, 2026
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