English Language Arts

Our English Language Arts department is committed to developing literate students who demonstrate reading, writing, and critical thinking skills necessary to make them successful in today's global society. By engaging with rich and diverse texts across a variety of genres, time periods, perspectives, and cultures, students will be prepared to navigate complex concepts and acquire the skills necessary for living and learning in the 21st century.

Framework

ELA/ELD Framework

Standards

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects

Textbooks

KINDERGARTEN - 2ND GRADE 

Publisher Grade ISBN Title
Houghton Mifflin Grade K 9780544543942 California Journeys K.1
Houghton Mifflin Grade K 9780544543959 California Journeys K.2
Houghton Mifflin Grade 1 9780544538559 California Journeys 1.1
Houghton Mifflin Grade 1 9780544543966 California Journeys 1.2
Houghton Mifflin Grade 1 9780544543973 California Journeys 1.3
Houghton Mifflin Grade 1 9780544543980 California Journeys 1.4
Houghton Mifflin Grade 1 9780544543997 California Journeys 1.5
Houghton Mifflin Grade 1 9780544544000 California Journeys 1.6
Houghton Mifflin Grade 2 9780544544017 California Journeys 2.1
Houghton Mifflin Grade 2 9780544544024 California Journeys 2.2

3RD GRADE - 5TH GRADE (BENCHMARK)

All student textbooks for grades 3-5 are consumables.

6TH GRADE - 8TH GRADE (STUDY SYNC)

All student textbooks for grades 6-8 are consumables.

9TH GRADE - 12TH GRADE 

All student textbooks for grades 9-12 are consumables.  

PARENT Resources

The following Year at a Glance documents describe the English Language Arts concepts taught and learned at each grade level.

Pre-Kindergarten

Kindergarten

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6 

Grade 7

Grade 8

Grades 9-10

Grades 11-12

Additional Resources for Parents

K-6 Literacy Tips

Video Part 1

Video Part 2