Stage E - English Language Arts
Assessments
English Language Arts Classroom Assessments Aligned
to the Illinois Learning Standards
The assessments are coded according to learning 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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