High School English Language Arts (ELA) in New Hampshire for grades 9-12 integrates the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to enhance literacy skills, critical analysis, and communication:

Grade 9

Literature Analysis: Students explore classic and contemporary texts, analyzing themes, character development, and literary devices, as guided by CCSS. Emphasis is placed on citing textual evidence and understanding complex characters.

Writing: Focus on narrative and descriptive writing skills, with attention to organization, style, and voice. CCSS encourages the development of clear and coherent writing.

Grade 10

Critical Reading: Students engage with diverse texts, including world literature, enhancing comprehension and analysis of complex themes and author's purpose, aligned with CCSS.

Writing: Emphasis on expository and persuasive essays. CCSS focuses on research skills, argumentative writing, and supporting arguments with credible evidence.

Grade 11

American Literature: Examination of key American texts and authors, analyzing historical and cultural contexts. CCSS emphasizes critical reading and textual analysis.

Writing: Advanced argumentative and analytical writing skills are developed. CCSS supports the writing of research papers and literary critiques with a focus on logical reasoning and evidence.

Grade 12

World Literature: Exploration of global perspectives and diverse voices. Students conduct comparative text analysis, meeting CCSS requirements for critical thinking.

Writing: Refined writing skills across genres, including personal statements and reflective essays. CCSS emphasizes clarity, style, and the use of evidence in writing.

Throughout high school, the integration of CCSS ensures that ELA instruction fosters critical thinking, articulate expression, and a deep appreciation for literature, preparing students for college and career readiness.