Wisconsin Language Arts Curriculum
Aligned to the Wisconsin Standards and built for the Forward Exam.
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Elementary School Language Arts
Foundational reading, writing, and language skills, Kindergarten through 5th 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 grammar for 2nd grade.
3rd Grade ELA
Foundational reading, informational texts, and grammar for 3rd grade.
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 in 6th through 8th grade.
6th Grade ELA
Language and grammar, reading literature, and informational text skills.
7th Grade ELA
Informational reading, literary analysis, and argumentative writing for 7th grade.
8th Grade ELA
Language and grammar, informational reading, and literary analysis for 8th grade.
High School Language Arts
Grade-level ELA plus American Literature, Creative Writing, and more.
9th Grade ELA
Literature analysis, informational reading, writing, and speaking for 9th grade English.
American Literature
American literature, informational texts, and argumentative writing for high school.
Foundations of Journalism
Informational reading, news writing, and spoken communication for high school journalism.
Technical and Professional Communication
Workplace writing, professional speaking, and informational reading skills.
10th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational reading for 10th grade English.
11th Grade ELA
Literature analysis, informational reading, writing, and language skills for 11th grade.
Creative Writing
Creative writing, grammar, and language craft for high school composition.
12th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and language for 12th grade.
Aligned with the Wisconsin Standards
Every course follows the Wisconsin Standards grade by grade, matching the skills and texts a student's teacher covers, so the right lesson is always within reach.
- Mapped to Wisconsin Standards, grade by grade
- Forward Exam review built into every course
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
Language Arts Curriculum by State
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About the Wisconsin Language Arts Curriculum
How Wisconsin Standards Works
Wisconsin sets its own Language Arts standards, organizing expectations by grade around reading, writing, speaking, and language skills.
How Wisconsin Differs
Wisconsin adds elective courses like Foundations of Journalism and Technical and Professional Communication alongside the standard grade-level sequence.
How Wisconsin Language Arts Progresses
Students move from foundational literacy in Kindergarten through argument and research writing, then into specialized senior electives by 12th grade.
How Wisconsin Assesses Language Arts
The Forward Exam tests Language Arts in 3rd through 8th grade, and the WKCE measures readiness at the high school level for college readiness planning.
Common Questions from Wisconsin Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Wisconsin Language Arts?
StudyPug covers Wisconsin Language Arts from Kindergarten through 12th grade, including grade-level courses and senior electives like American Literature and Creative Writing.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade band - elementary, middle, or high school - then select the course that matches your child's current class name or grade level.
Does StudyPug help with the Wisconsin Forward Exam?
Yes. Practice problems and lessons are organized around the Wisconsin Standards that the Forward Exam covers, based on real exams, for 3rd through 8th grade.
Does the course order match what Wisconsin schools teach?
Courses follow the Wisconsin Standards sequence grade by grade, so topics appear in the same order a student typically encounters them in the classroom.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and Wisconsin standard, so a student can work through them at their own pace without a fixed school schedule.
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Last updated June 5, 2026
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