ELA Courses

5th Grade ELA | Module 1: The Storyteller's Compass (Reading Analysis Skills)

This 5th Grade module transforms students into active readers. Master the core skills of reading analysis: finding text evidence, making inferences, and uncovering themes.

5th Grade ELA | Module 2: The Writer's Workshop (Writing Styles)

This 5th Grade module builds essential writing skills. Students learn to structure clear informative reports, craft engaging narratives (Show, Don't Tell), and build persuasive arguments.

5th Grade ELA | Module 3: The Storyteller's Rulebook (Core Grammar)

This 5th Grade module builds grammar confidence. Students master sentence structure, learn to connect ideas with conjunctions, and apply essential comma rules for clear, accurate writing.

6th Grade ELA | Module 1: The Storyteller's Podium (Argumentation Skills)

This 6th Grade module introduces formal argumentation. Students master the C-E-R framework to build strong, logical arguments by crafting clear claims supported by relevant evidence.

6th Grade ELA | Module 2: The Storyteller's Magnifying Glass (Text Analysis Skills)

This 6th Grade module deepens reading comprehension. Students learn to analyze texts by identifying the central idea, recognizing text structures, and determining the author's purpose.

6th Grade ELA | Module 3: The Storyteller's Word-Smithing (Language Skills)

This 6th Grade module refines language precision. Students master using context clues to define new words and learn essential rules for correct pronoun-antecedent agreement and case.

7th Grade ELA | Module 1: The Storyteller's Casebook (Advanced Argumentation)

This 7th Grade module advances argumentation. Students learn to strengthen their claims with multiple evidence types, skillfully address counterarguments, and identify logical fallacies.

7th Grade ELA | Module 2: Literary & Narrative Analysis (Story Analysis Skills)

This 7th Grade module masters story analysis. Students analyze complex character development (STEAL), map plot structures, and critically compare literary works to their film adaptations. 

7th Grade ELA | Module 3: The Storyteller's Research Guide (Research Writing Skills)

This 7th Grade module builds essential research skills. Students learn to formulate strong thesis statements, evaluate source credibility (CRAAP test), and structure formal essays.

8th Grade ELA | Module 1: The Critic's Desk (Advanced Literary Analysis)

This 8th Grade module hones literary criticism. Students master the analysis of tone and mood (created by diction and syntax) and learn to select the strongest evidence to support claims about themes. 

8th Grade ELA | Module 2: Research & Argumentative Essay (Advanced Grammar/Style)

This 8th Grade module focuses on stylistic command. Students learn to identify and use figurative language, employ phrases for elaboration, and build complex sentences using varied clauses.

8th Grade ELA | Module 3: Advanced Grammar & Style (Writing Style/Polish)

This 8th Grade module polishes writing to a high standard. Students master the strategic use of active voice, advanced punctuation (colons/semicolons), and sentence variety for professional flow.