HS ELA Guide

Table of Contents

Updated Instructional Guide Features Beyond the Bell Best Practices in ELA

Canyons Secondary Writing Framework Tips for Teaching a Whole-Class Novel Standards for Classroom Novel Use w/ District Policy and State Law

Novel Approval Process ELA Resources from USBE AI Essentials for ELA Educators

ELA Resources

Digital Tools to Support Secondary ELA Best Practices for Multilingual Learners Special Education Supports Do and Don’ts for Supporting Advanced Learners High School Assessment Calendar for 2026-2027 UTAH RISE Quick Reference Guide USBE RISE Reading Strand Standards Breakdown NWEA MAP Reading FAQ and Resources Implementing Common Formative Assessments (CFAs) ACT Connections

Assessments

Year at a Glance

Units 1-4

ELA 9

Approved Texts and Sample Themes

Advanced Learners Extensions

Year at a Glance

Units 1-4

ELA 10

Approved Texts and Sample Themes

Advanced Learners Extension

Year at a Glance

Units 1-4

ELA 11

Approved Texts and Sample Themes

Year at a Glance

Units 1-4

ELA 12

Approved Texts and Sample Themes

ELA Electives

Journalism

Creative Writing

Speech and Debate

Mythology

Utah State ELA Standards

Utah State Supplemental Standards for ELA State of Utah ELA Core Guides: Grades 11-12

State of Utah ELA Core Guides: Grades 9-10

Standards

Vertical Alignment of Standards Unpacked 9-10 Standards

Unpacked 11-12 Standards

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Last Updated

High School ELA, Page 2

Jun 4, 2026