The AZ ELA K-12 Anchor Standards, the “backbone” of the Standards, describe the literacy skills which all students need when they graduate. There are 10 anchor standards for reading and writing and 6 for speaking and listening. Keeping the college and career focus at the forefront of Kindergarten through grade 11/12 implementation is critical as the anchor standards are essential to understanding the structure and cohesive nature of the AZ State Standards for ELA: Social Studies, History, and Science & Technical Subjects. It is this unique design that supports the preparation of all students to be successful in school, from the beginning of school, and proficient in the Essential Skills of Reading, Writing, and Speaking and Listening required for an Arizona Diploma.

Reading Anchor Standards

• Reading Anchor Standard #1
• Reading Anchor Standard #2
• Reading Anchor Standard #3
• Reading Anchor Standard #4
• Reading Anchor Standard #5
• Reading Anchor Standard #6
• Reading Anchor Standard #7
• Reading Anchor Standard #8
• Reading Anchor Standard #9
• Reading Anchor Standard #10

Writing Anchor Standards

• Writing Anchor Standard #1
• Writing Anchor Standard #2
• Writing Anchor Standard #3
• Writing Anchor Standard #4
• Writing Anchor Standard #5
• Writing Anchor Standard #6
• Writing Anchor Standard #7
• Writing Anchor Standard #8
• Writing Anchor Standard #9
• Writing Anchor Standard #10

Speaking and Listening Anchor Standards

• Speaking and Listening Anchor Standard #1
• Speaking and Listening Anchor Standard #2
• Speaking and Listening Anchor Standard #3
• Speaking and Listening Anchor Standard #4
• Speaking and Listening Anchor Standard #5
• Speaking and Listening Anchor Standard #6