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English Language Arts


​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This area of learning includes big ideas related to early language and literacy development. These big ideas support students' development of effective communication, foundational literacy skills, and process writing. We have developed activities to help you better support your child at home. You may access the activities by clicking on any of the progressions below. Should you wish to print the activities for quick reference, click on the printer icon included with each progression.​  Note: The Exceeding level is not assessed in the Concepts of Print progression.  The Beginning level is not assessed in the Phonics progression.


Big Idea​​​

Students build a foundation for achieving dynamic literacy practices to aid reading comprehension.



Big Idea

Students grow in their learning as they purposefully engage with texts.


Big Idea

Students learn and apply the structures and conventions of standard English. Students observe and analyze how grammar works in reading and writing. Students build vocabularies and determine word meanings as they relate to reading and writing.