Illinois Learning Standards

Stage E - 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.E is aligned to standard 1A, stage E (fifth grade). Sample student work, when available, follows the assessment.

1A.E - Unlocking New Words

Explain vocabulary words completely and accurately, using all of the following word analysis and vocabulary skills that apply.
1B.E - Reading Aloud

Read a passage aloud, using all the following strategies.
1C.E - Mobile of Information

Prepare a mobile of graphics and written interpretations of key concepts in 3 fiction and 3 nonfiction texts.
2A.E - Scrapbook of Evidence

Prepare story maps and scrapbook pages, demonstrating comprehension of four different selections of fiction.
2B.E - I’m an Author

Interpret a story by altering it with a different ending and writing five comprehension questions focusing on the changes made.
3A.E - Three Reasons Why I Want to Be

Write a multi-paragraph expository paper.
3B.E - If I Could Have Been Somebody Else

Write a well-constructed, multi-paragraph essay identifying a specific person from American history.
3C.E - Dear Abby Colonial Style

Assume the roles of a colonial young person and an adult to compose letters from each and communicate ideas.
4A.E - Listening to a Guest Speaker

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

Deliver a persuasive speech to nominate a favorite historical figure as “ The Greatest American Who Ever Lived.”
5A.E - Choosing the Greatest American

Nominate someone who could be considered the “Greatest American Who Ever Lived” and select resources to support a hypothesis.
5B.E - Gathering and Evaluating Sources

Evaluate 4 sources related to choosing candidates for the “Greatest American” and develop a bibliography.
5C.E - Designing Visual Support

Prepare visual aids incorporating the research-based information that will be presented in a speech.

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