Fishtank Plus for ELA
Knowledge that lasts a lifetime. Challenging students to become great readers, writers, and thinkers.
Engaging Unit Topics
Build students’ knowledge of timeless literary themes and the world around them.
Compelling Texts
Develop students' love of reading and critical thinking skills through authentic novels, short stories, non-fiction texts, and more.
Comprehensive Writing Instruction
Build students' analytical and creative skills through scaffolded lessons and end-of-unit writing projects.
Lively Classroom Discussions
Spark engagement and student agency with thought-provoking questions and strategies to get students talking.
Fishtank Plus for ELA is based on the latest research.
Knowledge Matters Campaign
Fishtank ELA has been recognized as a program that excels in building knowledge.
Fishtank ELA School Site License Includes
- Full Access to Fishtank’s Knowledge Building Curriculum
✓ Detailed daily lesson plans
✓ Engaging writing projects
✓ Summative unit assessments
✓ Editable lesson materials
- Professional Learning Tools for Teachers
✓ On-Demand PD modules with best practices for Fishtank ELA
✓ Embedded Unit Launches to support unit planning
✓ Live 45-minute Zoom kickoff orientation
- Professional Learning for Leaders
✓ Train-the-trainer series that prepares leaders to facilitate curriculum implementation
✓ Leader Development series that deepens instructional coaching skills
✓ Digital dashboard to facilitate professional learning for teachers
- Fishtank Student (only for grades 6-12)
✓ Digital platform where students complete lessons and assessments
Explore the enhanced features of Fishtank Plus
Professional Learning
Deepen your expertise with the Fishtank curriculum through interactive learning opportunities.
Fishtank Student
Fishtank Student streamlines teacher workflows while helping grades 6–12 students stay engaged, supported, and on track.
Read more about Fishtank ELA
Fishtank Teacher Spotlight: Matt Ennis
Matt Ennis, a 3rd grade teacher at Ellison Parks Early Education School, has been using Fishtank ELA to create an engaged and inclusive classroom community for his students.
Fishtank School Spotlight: I.S. 229 Middle School
With the help of Fishtank ELA, teachers at I.S. 229 have boosted engagement, simplified their prep, and helped students achieve more. Dive into this School Spotlight to see what teachers and leaders had to say about the impact of Fishtank on their classrooms.
Fishtank School Spotlight: P.J. Kennedy Elementary School
Learn how teachers at P.J. Kennedy Elementary School have been making ELA engaging and accessible for all students with Fishtank.
Bring Fishtank to Your School
School adoption ensures your teachers and students have engaging, high-quality curriculum and the support they need to make the most of it.
“This whole year was different for me because I was better prepared. I had much more engaging lessons, the discussions were rich—it just worked for me. I'm a super fan of Fishtank Learning.”
Adrienne Marquez, I.S. 229, New York City
I think the key strength of the Fishtank curriculum is its ability to deepen our students’ knowledge of themselves. We see that through the culturally relevant curriculum and the texts that are chosen. Our students see themselves in the books that are chosen, but then Fishtank goes beyond that and really gives our students entrée into the broader world.
Esosa Ogbahon, Community Partnership Charter School
I don't even know where to start. The units have truly transformed my teaching. The core of the units is so strong that it leaves me time to make the lessons specific to my group and time to think about how to support all learners. I have never had students so engaged with ELA before.
Matt Ennis, Ellison Parks Early Education Center
Bring Fishtank Plus to Your School
Our All Access school site license offers the following features:
- Unlimited curriculum subscriptions for teachers and staff
- Access to our implementation support package
- Access to the new Fishtank Student application for 6th–12th Grade ELA
For individual teachers: Individual teachers are able to upgrade their accounts to access Fishtank Plus curriculum resources only. Upgrade Now