English Language Arts (ELA) education in New Hampshire schools for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade focuses on developing literacy skills and fostering a love for reading and writing.

Kindergarten: Introduces letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and basic vocabulary. Students begin to understand the relationship between letters and sounds and are encouraged to express themselves through simple words and stories.

First Grade: Emphasizes reading fluency and comprehension. Students expand their vocabulary and start reading simple texts independently. They also work on writing complete sentences and understanding basic grammar.

Second Grade: Builds on reading comprehension and introduces more complex texts. Students enhance their writing skills by composing paragraphs and learning to organize their thoughts coherently.

Third Grade: Focuses on reading a variety of genres and developing critical thinking skills. Writing becomes more structured, with students learning to plan, draft, revise, and edit their work.

Fourth Grade: Emphasizes deeper comprehension and analysis of texts. Students explore different writing styles and learn to present clear arguments and explanations in their writing.

Fifth Grade: Develops advanced reading and writing skills. Students analyze texts critically, engage in discussions, and refine their writing style across various genres.

Throughout these grades, ELA lessons are designed to cultivate a lifelong love of reading and writing, aligning with state standards to ensure students are prepared for future academic challenges.