In the Putnam County School District, core English Language Arts courses focus on instruction of the B.E.S.T. ELA Standards and the coordinating ELA Expectations. The B.E.S.T. Standards for ELA provide educators and families with information regarding what students must know and be able to do within each grade level. The ELA Expectations provide educators and families with information regarding how students should interact with the Standards, text, and other learners.

ELA Expectations
EE.1.1 Cite evidence and justify reasoning
EE.2.1 Read and comprehend grade-level complex texts proficiently
EE.3.1 Make inferences to support comprehension
EE.4.1 Use appropriate collaborative techniques and active listening skills when engaging in discussion in a variety of situations
EE.5.1 Use the accepted rules governing a specific format to create quality work
EE.6.1 Use appropriate voice and tone when speaking or writing

To access a full copy of the B.E.S.T. Standards for ELA: CLICK HERE

To access grade level PCSD Year at a Glance documents please visit:

2023-2024 PCSD Year-At-A-Glance Documents

K-3rd Grade Foundational Skills ELA Curriculum:

Open Court Foundational Skills Kits, Grades K-3

K-6th Grade ADOPTED CORE ELA Curriculum:

Public Edition: nsdba.benchmarkuniverse.com

Username: Florida_Publicstu1

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7-12th Grade ADOPTED CORE ELA Curriculum:

Grade 7: https://learning.savvas.com/myPerspectivesFLGr7

Grade 8: https:/ /learning.savvas.com/myPerspectivesFLGr8

Grade 9: https://learning.savvas.com/myPerspectivesFLGr9

Grade 10: https://learning.savvas.com/myPerspectivesFLGr10

Grade 11: https://learning.savvas.com/myPerspectivesFLGr11

Grade 12: https://learning.savvas.com/myPerspectivesFLGr12

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To access the PCSD Board Approved K12 Comprehensive Evidence-based Reading Plan:

K12 Reading Plan