Kindergarten ELA Curriculum

The Kindergarten ELA curriculum builds foundational reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through engaging stories, informational texts, and writing activities.
Key Themes by Module:
● Curious About Kindergarten- Explore school routines and classroom community- Practice expressing opinions through writing
● There is Only One Me!- Celebrate uniqueness and identity- Develop narrative writing skills
● My Community Hero- Learn about neighborhoods and community helpers- Practice writing to inform
● Happy Healthy Me- Understand healthy habits and self-care- Research and write about healthy choices
● I Can Do It!- Discover the value of effort and perseverance- Tell personal stories through narrative writing
● Home of the Free and the Brave- Learn about American symbols, history, and heroes- Write procedural and informational texts
● Zoom In!- Observe details in people, nature, and the world around us- Create imaginative stories and poems
● From Plant to Plate- Explore how food grows from seeds to meals- Share opinions through writing
Skills Developed:
● Recognizing letters and sounds● Building vocabulary and comprehension ● Writing for different purposes: opinion, narrative, informational● Listening actively and speaking clearly● Engaging with diverse texts to build critical thinking
This literature-rich curriculum helps young learners express themselves, understand others, and enjoy reading and writing from the very start.

1st Grade ELA Curriculum

The 1st Grade ELA curriculum builds confident readers and writers through engaging stories, rich vocabulary, and meaningful writing projects tied to real-life themes.
Key Thematic Units:
● Nice to Meet You- Explore friendship and school routines- Practice storytelling and oral expression
● My Family, My Community- Discover the people and places that make up our communities- Write descriptive essays about home and neighborhood life
● Amazing Animals- Learn how animals’ bodies help them survive- Research and write informational texts
● Better Together- Explore teamwork, kindness, and doing your best- Write procedural texts and how-to guides
● Celebrate America- Understand holidays, national symbols, and U.S. history- Write personal narratives and reflections
● The Big Outdoors- Observe how nature changes and why it matters- Express ideas through poetry and descriptive writing
● Tell Me a Story- Read and retell classic tales and fables- Reflect on morals and life lessons through storytelling
● Grow, Plants, Grow!- Investigate how plants grow and what they need- Write descriptive essays and explore nonfiction
● Dare to Dream- Meet real and fictional problem-solvers and dreamers- Write biographical and imaginative essays
Skills Developed:
- Phonics, fluency, and comprehension- Listening, speaking, and vocabulary building- Writing for different purposes: narrative, informational, procedural, and descriptive- Drawing meaning from text through guided discussion and writing

2nd Grade ELA Curriculum

The 2nd Grade ELA curriculum deepens students’ reading, writing, and communication skills through thematic modules, engaging literature, and cross-curricular connections.
Key Modules and Themes:
● Be a Super Citizen- Explore what it means to be a good citizen- Write personal narratives
● Look Around and Explore!- Discover the world through observation and exploration- Practice descriptive writing
● Meet in the Middle- Learn about resolving conflicts and working together- Write persuasive texts and express opinions
● Once Upon a Time- Dive into fairy tales and fables to learn important life lessons- Create imaginative stories
● Lead the Way- Study inspirational leaders and inventors- Write personal narratives and expository texts
● Weather Wise- Investigate weather patterns and natural phenomena- Express understanding through poetry
● Everyone Has a Story- Explore biographies and life experiences- Write imaginative stories based on real lives
● Time to Grow!- Learn about plant life cycles and what plants need to grow- Create procedural texts and how-to writing
● Home Sweet Habitat- Understand how living things interact within their habitats- Write research-based reports
● Many Cultures, One World- Celebrate diversity and learn about global traditions- Write personal narratives reflecting cultural understanding
Skills Developed:
- Phonics, fluency, and comprehension- Informational, narrative, and opinion writing- Vocabulary building and grammar practice- Speaking, listening, and collaboration- Research and project-based learning
This curriculum supports confident, curious readers and writers by connecting literacy to real-world themes and personal growth.

3rd Grade ELA Curriculum

The 3rd Grade ELA curriculum fosters deeper reading comprehension, writing development, and vocabulary growth through rich literature, informational texts, and writing projects tied to engaging themes.
Key Modules and Themes:
● What a Character!- Explore how authors create memorable characters- Write personal narratives
● Use Your Words- Discover how language expresses thoughts and emotions- Practice writing letters and correspondence
● Let Freedom Ring!- Learn about national symbols, landmarks, and historical documents- Write descriptive and informational essays
● Stories on Stage- Explore how plays bring stories to life- Write narrative stories with dialogue and structure
● Teamwork- Understand how cooperation plays a role in sports and beyond- Write persuasive letters and opinion pieces
● Animal Behaviors- Investigate how animals survive and adapt- Write explanatory essays based on research
● Make a Difference- Read about individuals making positive change- Develop opinion essays about meaningful impact
● Imagine! Invent!- Learn about innovation and problem-solving- Write opinion and informational pieces on inventions
● From Farm to Table- Follow the journey of food from source to plate- Write poetry and informative texts
● Tell a Tale- Read and retell fables and folktales from different cultures- Write imaginative stories that preserve storytelling traditions
Skills Developed:
- Reading fluency and comprehension across genres- Personal, narrative, opinion, and expository writing- Grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary growth- Research and text-based writing- Public speaking and presentation skills

This curriculum helps students become confident readers, expressive writers, and thoughtful thinkers through diverse texts and real-world connections.

4th Grade ELA Curriculum

The 4th Grade ELA curriculum strengthens reading comprehension, writing fluency, and vocabulary through rich texts and real-world themes. Each module connects literature with writing tasks that support creativity, critical thinking, and communication.
Key Modules and Themes:
● What Makes Us Who We Are- Explore identity through literature and personal experiences- Write personal narratives and expository essays
● Come to Your Senses- Learn how people and animals navigate the world using their senses- Practice descriptive and informational writing
● Rise to the Occasion- Discover what it takes to meet challenges- Write opinion essays and narratives
● Heroic Feats- Study real and fictional heroes and their traits- Write narrative stories with clear structure and detail
● Art Everywhere- Explore how art and creativity shape lives- Write opinion and expository essays based on informational texts
● Marvels of Nature- Investigate Earth’s natural wonders and phenomena- Compose letters and explanatory texts
● Tricksters and Tall Tales- Analyze traditional tales and fables from around the world- Write imaginative and creative stories
● Food for Thought- Examine food choices and nutrition- Develop persuasive opinion essays
● Global Guardians- Learn how people can protect the planet and reduce waste- Write research-based informational reports
● Communication Nation- Study the evolution of communication over time- Write expository essays about how people share ideas
Skills Developed:
- Reading comprehension in fiction and nonfiction- Narrative, expository, opinion, and research writing- Grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary development- Speaking, listening, and presentation skills- Analyzing and integrating information from multiple sources
This curriculum equips students with the tools to read deeply, write thoughtfully, and express themselves clearly across a variety of subjects.

5th Grade ELA Curriculum

The 5th Grade ELA curriculum develops advanced reading, writing, and thinking skills through literature, informational texts, and diverse writing tasks. Each module focuses on real-world themes and helps students communicate effectively through multiple genres.
Key Modules and Themes:
● Inventors at Work- Discover how challenges inspire innovation- Write expository essays on real-world inventors
● What a Story- Explore how genre shapes storytelling- Create narrative stories and analyze structure
● Natural Disasters- Learn how understanding disasters can improve safety- Write opinion and persuasive essays using evidence
● Wild West- Investigate traits of early settlers and westward expansion- Write informative letters based on historical texts
● Project Earth- Study sustainability and environmental protection- Craft argument editorials to promote green living
● Art for Everyone- Analyze the impact of different art forms- Write personal narratives inspired by creativity
● Above, Below, and Beyond- Explore curiosity and discovery through space and science- Write informational research reports
● A New Home- Understand immigration and cultural identity- Express personal stories through lyrical poems
● Unexpected, Unexplained- Delve into mysteries and curiosity- Write argumentative editorials about unexplained topics
● The Lives of Animals- Reflect on what animals teach us about ourselves- Write letters to the editor with well-supported arguments
Skills Developed:- Deep reading and analysis of fiction and nonfiction- Narrative, informational, persuasive, and poetic writing- Grammar, vocabulary, and language structure- Research, note-taking, and citing evidence- Speaking, listening, and collaborative discussion
Through meaningful texts and purposeful writing, students learn to think critically, express ideas clearly, and engage with the world around them.