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English Language Arts Progression

Read, write, argue — one proven step at a time.

A sequential K–10 English Language Arts track covering six phases from phonics and early reading through advanced composition with research and citations. Each phase requires evidence reviewed by a parent, teacher, or qualified adult reader — no phase can be started until the previous phase is complete. The final phase produces a 600–800-word research essay with in-text citations, reviewed by a teacher or adult reader.

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6 required outcomes52 weeksCredential on completionSequential — complete in order

Phases — complete in order

Each phase must be completed before you can enroll in the next. Enrollment is blocked server-side until prior phases are verified.

Learning

Phonics & Early Reading

Grades K–1. Decoding and reading fluency — the prerequisite for all comprehension work. Proof: parent or teacher confirms the student reads aloud a 100-word passage accurately and answers 3 of 4 comprehension questions correctly.

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3 milestones

  1. 1Learn letter sounds and blend simple words
  2. 2Read simple sentences and short books
  3. 3Read aloud to teacher or parent with 90% accuracy
Learning

Reading Comprehension

Grades 2–3. Understanding what is read, not just decoding words. Identifying main idea and supporting details from both fiction and non-fiction. Proof: written chapter book summary reviewed by parent or teacher, or 80%+ on a comprehension quiz.

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3 milestones

  1. 1Find main idea, characters, and setting
  2. 2Make inferences and find text evidence
  3. 3Score 8 of 10 on an unseen passage quiz
Learning

Grammar & Mechanics

Grades 3–5. The tools of clear writing — parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation. Running alongside comprehension development. Proof: 80%+ on Khan Academy Grammar mastery meter or teacher-graded test.

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3 milestones

  1. 1Identify parts of speech in sentences
  2. 2Apply punctuation and sentence structure rules
  3. 3Pass Khan Academy Grammar assessment at 80%
Learning

Paragraph Writing

Grades 4–6. The foundational unit of academic writing: topic sentence, supporting details, closing sentence. Proof: 3 teacher-reviewed paragraphs scoring 3 of 4 on a 4-point rubric.

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3 milestones

  1. 1Write a topic sentence and three supporting details
  2. 2Write a complete paragraph with transition words
  3. 3Submit a paragraph scoring 3 of 4 on the included rubric
Learning

Essay Writing

Grades 6–8. Thesis-driven 5-paragraph essays. The most-tested writing format in secondary school and standardised tests. Proof: one complete essay reviewed by a teacher scoring 3 of 4 on all rubric dimensions.

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3 milestones

  1. 1Plan a 5-paragraph essay with thesis and outline
  2. 2Write a complete 5-paragraph essay
  3. 3Essay scores 3 of 4 on a standard rubric
Learning

Advanced Composition

Grades 7–10. Research-based or persuasive writing with cited sources — the final milestone of the Phase 1 ELA track. Proof: 600–800-word essay reviewed by a teacher or qualified adult reader; evidence correctly cited and argument logically structured.

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3 milestones

  1. 1Research a topic and gather evidence from 3 sources
  2. 2Write a 500-word analytical essay with citations
  3. 3Essay reviewed by an adult reader as meeting college-prep standard

Resources for this path

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Free grammar course with interactive exercises and mastery tracking. Used directly for the Grammar & Mechanics phase mastery proof screenshot. Also useful for sentence-level revision throughout the writing phases.

The standard free reference for academic writing conventions: paragraph structure, essay organisation, citation formats (MLA, APA, Chicago). Used from Paragraph Writing through Advanced Composition.

Free age-levelled reading library with built-in comprehension questions and teacher review tools. Use for Reading Comprehension phase source texts and for finding age-appropriate non-fiction sources for the Advanced Composition research phase.

Free personalised grammar practice that adapts to individual error patterns. Useful as a supplement to Khan Academy Grammar for students who need more targeted practice on specific mechanics (comma rules, subject-verb agreement, pronoun case).

Free non-fiction articles on current events, available at five reading levels. Useful for the Reading Comprehension phase (main idea and supporting details from non-fiction) and as source material for Advanced Composition research essays on current topics.