Illinois Learning Standards

Stage D - English Language Arts

English Language Arts Classroom Assessments Aligned to the Illinois Learning Standards

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The assessments are coded according to standard and stage. Example: 1A.D is aligned to standard 1A, stage D (fourth grade). Sample student work, when available, follows the assessment.

1A.D - R I V E T

Decode vocabulary words and predict events in a reading selection, applying the following word analysis and vocabulary skills.
1B.D - KWL Chart

Prepare a K-W-L chart, applying the following strategies while reading a nonfiction selection.
1C.D - Story Pyramid and Comparison

Create a story pyramid and a paragraph summary that demonstrate comprehension of a reading text.
2A.D - Letter from One Character to Another

Develop, edit and prepare a final copy of a letter from one character to another in that same literary work.
2B.D - Adapting a Fairy Tale

Prepare a new oral version of a fairy tale and make an oral presentation.
3A.D - Take Offs on Predictable Patterns Creative Story Writing

Write a take-off of a book or poem with repetitive, predictable patterns changing the words but maintaining the patterns.
3B.D - Writing an Article for a Children's Magazine

Write a well-organized and coherent magazine article about an event in a children’s fiction book.
3C.D - Persuasive Advertisement for a Novel

Create a poster and write a review to persuade classmates to read a novel.
4A.D - Listening to a Guest Speaker

Listen to a guest speaker, take notes, and write follow-up questions and a summary of the presentation.
4B.D - Let Me Convince You

Deliver a 3-5 minute persuasive speech on a school-related activity.
5A.D - Writing a Research Report

Research a topic, organize information, and write a report on that topic.
5B.D - Gathering, Evaluating and Organizing Information for Research Report

Gather, evaluate, and organize information for a written report.
5C.D - Oral Presentation of Research Report with Visual Support

Write a multi-paragraph report using the researched information and present the report orally using an original visual aid.

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