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Secondary English Language Arts (Grades 6-12)
Welcome to the Cache County School District Secondary English Language Arts resource page. Our goal is to foster a love of reading and writing while preparing students for college, career, and beyond.
Our Core Curriculum: CommonLit 360
For grades 6-12, our district utilizes the CommonLit 360 curriculum. This comprehensive, standards-aligned program focuses on reading high-quality texts, engaging in deep discussions, and developing strong writing skills.
To learn more about the overarching goals and structure of this program, please review the CommonLit 360 Curriculum Information overview.
Grade-Level Units & Text Summaries
Curious about exactly what your student is reading this year? Below is a breakdown of the overarching themes and specific literary units covered in each grade level. Click "Text Summaries" for a detailed look at the texts your student will engage with.
6th Grade
- Unit 1: Characters Who Change and Grow
- Unit 2: The Recipe for Success
- Unit 3: The Giver
- Unit 4: Our Changing Oceans
- Unit 5: The Forces that Shape Us
- Unit 6: The Power of Play
7th Grade
- Unit 1: Community and Belonging
- Unit 2: Adolescence
- Unit 3: Brown Girl Dreaming
- Unit 4: Social Media Risks and Rewards
- Unit 5: Influential Voices
- Unit 6: School Electives - Which Ones Matter Most?
8th Grade
- Unit 1: The Art of Suspense
- Unit 2: Conveying Courage
- Unit 3: Twelve Angry Men
- Unit 4: Contact Sports Worth the Risk?
- Unit 5: Not That Different
- Unit 6: The Debate Over School Start Time
9th Grade
- Unit 1: Following the Crowd
- Unit 2: Animal Farm
- Unit 3: Speeches and Rhetoric
- Unit 6: Graffiti Art or Crime?
10th Grade
- Unit 1: Coming of Age
- Unit 2: Fahrenheit 451
- Unit 3: A Raisin in the Sun
- Unit 6: Free Speech and Social Media
11th Grade
- Units 1 & 2: The Great Gatsby or Their Eyes Were Watching God
- Unit 3: The Social Contract
- Unit 5: The Crucible
- Unit 6: The American Dream
12th Grade
- Unit 1: Memoirs and College Essays
- Unit 2: Frankenstein
- Unit 3: Shakespeare’s Othello
- Unit 6: Balancing Connection and Solitude
State Standards & Additional Resources
For more detailed information regarding Utah state requirements and our district's overarching ELA guidelines, please explore the resources below: