Language Arts

A comprehensive Preschool–Grade 5 program for teaching skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, Core Knowledge Language Arts™ (CKLA) also builds students’ knowledge and vocabulary in literature, history, geography, and science.

Research Background: Read about the research on teaching and learning that informed the development of CKLA.
Program Design: For detailed information on CKLA goals, materials, and implementation, please read the program descriptions for the specific grade levels listed below.
CKLA FAQ: Browse the Frequently Asked Questions specifically related to Core Knowledge Language Arts in Preschool and K-5.
Free Downloadable Resources

For Preschool to Grade 3, all CKLA materials are available for free download except for certain trade book titles. For Grades 4 and 5, several CKLA units are available for free download while others are not due to copyright restrictions. Please review the Terms of Use for free materials.

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