Utah Language Arts Curriculum
Utah language arts, aligned to the Utah Core Standards and built for Aspire Plus.
Browse by school level
Elementary School Language Arts
Reading, writing, foundational skills, and grammar, 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 skills, writing, and reading literature for 2nd grade.
3rd Grade ELA
Foundational reading, informational text, and writing skills for 3rd grade.
4th Grade ELA
Foundational reading, informational texts, and grammar 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 language across 6th through 8th grade.
6th Grade ELA
Language and grammar, reading literature, and informational text for 6th grade.
7th Grade ELA
Informational reading, literary analysis, and argumentative writing for 7th grade.
8th Grade ELA
Grammar, informational text analysis, and literary reading for 8th grade.
High School Language Arts
9th through 12th grade, plus American Literature and Creative Writing.
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, journalism writing, and language skills for high school.
Technical and Professional Communication
Speaking and listening, workplace writing, and informational reading for professional communication.
10th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, informational reading, and argumentative writing for 10th grade.
11th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, informational reading, writing, and language for 11th grade.
Creative Writing
Creative writing craft, narrative techniques, and language and grammar for high school.
12th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational reading for 12th grade English.
Aligned with the Utah Core Standards
Organized around the Utah Core Standards and matched to classroom pacing, so students find the skill their teacher covered and practice it.
- Mapped to the Utah Core Standards, grade by grade
- Aspire Plus review built into every course
- Unlimited practice problems with 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 Utah Language Arts Curriculum
How Utah Core Standards Works
The Utah State Board of Education sets the Utah Core Standards, organizing Language Arts around reading, writing, speaking, and language skills.
How Utah Differs
Utah adds Foundations of Journalism and Technical Communication as electives not found in every state's Language Arts sequence.
How Utah Language Arts Progresses
From foundational reading in Kindergarten through argument writing in 8th grade and into literature and professional writing in high school.
How Utah Assesses Language Arts
Aspire Plus is Utah's Language Arts assessment, administered in 3rd through 10th grade as part of the state's college readiness tracking.
Common Questions from Utah Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Utah Language Arts?
StudyPug covers Kindergarten through 12th grade for Utah Language Arts, plus 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 to find the matching course; each course lists its topics so you can confirm it lines up with what your child is studying in class.
Does StudyPug help with the Aspire Plus test?
Yes, the practice problems and lessons in each course are based on real exams, including the skills and question types that appear on Aspire Plus.
Does the course order match what Utah schools teach?
Yes, each course follows the Utah Core Standards sequence so the topics appear in the same order your child's teacher covers them.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes, every lesson is organized by grade and standard and can be worked at the student's own pace, making it a good fit for home-based instruction.
Reviewed by the StudyPug Curriculum Team
Last updated June 5, 2026
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