Governing Board Approval, May, 2015
ELP STANDARDS IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE
ELL Stage IV: Grades 6-8
Mesa Public Schools
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ELL Stage IV: Grades 6-8 ELD Curriculum Implementation Guide
Quarter 1 Language Strand
Standard 1 (Grammar/Syntax): The student will identify and apply conventions of standard English in his or her communications.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of parts of speech by:
ELP Performance Indicator ELA Correlation Resources and Methods
Nouns
IV-L-1(N):HI-1: justifying use of common
versus proper nouns and definite versus
indefinite articles (e.g., I used “a thought”
versus “an thought” because thought begins
with a consonant sound).
(math, science, social studies)
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
a. Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs,
adjectives, and adverbs in general and their
functions in particular sentences.
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/we
bsitesforeldclassroom/
IV-L-1(N):HI-2: justifying use of singular
versus plural nouns, common versus proper
nouns, and definite versus indefinite articles
(e.g., I used “the president” versus “a
president” because “the president” is
referring to a specific person).
(math, science, social studies)
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
a. Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs,
adjectives, and adverbs in general and their
functions in particular sentences.
IV-L-1(N):HI-3: using singular or plural
common and proper nouns with definite and
indefinite articles as appropriate.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use regular and irregular plural nouns.
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Verbs
IV-L-1(V):HI-1: defining and classifying
physical action, mental action, and state of
being (to be) verbs; explaining the
relationship of a verb to the subject.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
a. Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs,
adjectives, and adverbs in general and their
functions in particular sentences.
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/we
bsitesforeldclassroom/
IV-L-1(V):HI-3: using imperative verbs. (e.g.,
Put the markers in the box.)
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative,
interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood.
IV-L-1(V):HI-4: identifying the infinitive form
of the verb.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
a. Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs,
adjectives, and adverbs in general and their
functions in particular sentences.
IV-L-1(V):HI-5: using simple present tense
irregular verbs: to be, to have, to do, and to go
to produce declarative, negative, and
interrogative simple sentence with subject-
verb agreements.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
d. Form and use regular and irregular verbs.
e. Form and use the simple (e.g., I walked; I walk; I
will walk) verb tenses
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IV-L-1(V):HI-6: producing declarative,
negative, and interrogative sentences using
simple present tense verbs with subject-verb
agreement.
(math, science, social studies)
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
d. Form and use regular and irregular verbs.
e. Form and use the simple (e.g., I walked; I walk; I
will walk) verb tenses
IV-L-1(V):HI-7: producing declarative,
negative, and interrogative sentences using
present progressive tense verbs with subject-
verb agreement.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was
walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb
tenses.
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IV-L-1(V):HI-8: differentiating between the
use of simple present and present
progressive verb tenses.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
e. Form and use the simple (e.g., I walked; I
walk; I will walk) verb tenses.
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was
walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb
tenses.
IV-L-1(V):HI-17: distinguishing between the
auxiliary (helping) verb and the main verb.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
a. Explain the function of nouns, pronouns,
verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and
their functions in particular sentences.
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
c. Use modal auxiliaries (e.g., can, may, must) to
convey various conditions.
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Pronouns
IV-L-1(PRO):HI-1: using and justifying the
appropriate personal subjective pronouns
based upon the antecedent.
6.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
a. Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case
(subjective, objective, and possessive).
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource
/websitesforeldclassroom/
IV-L-1(PRO):HI-2: using and justifying (e.g., I
used “them” instead of “they” because…) the
appropriate personal subjective and personal
objective pronouns.
6.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
a. Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case
(subjective, objective, and possessive).
Adjectives
IV-L-1(ADJ):HI-1: producing a series of
adjectives in the correct order (i.e., quantity/
concept/size/shape/ color).
(math, science, social studies)
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
d. Order adjectives within sentences according
to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag
rather than a red small bag).
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
IV-L-1(ADJ):HI-2: using possessive adjectives. 2.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
e. Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose between
them depending on what is to be modified.
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IV-L-1(ADJ):HI-3: using sensory/personality
adjectives.
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
f. Use frequently occurring adjectives.
2.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
e. Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose
between them depending on what is to be
modified.
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource
/websitesforeldclassroom/
IV-L-1(ADJ):HI-4: using demonstrative
adjectives.
2.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
e. Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose
between them depending on what is to be
modified.
Prepositions
IV-L-1(PREP):HI-1: using prepositions of
location.
(math, science, social studies)
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
i. Use frequently occurring prepositions (e.g.,
during, beyond, toward).
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
e. Form and use prepositional phrases.
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
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IV-L-1(PREP):HI-2: using prepositions of
direction.
(math, science, social studies)
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
i. Use frequently occurring prepositions (e.g.,
during, beyond, toward).
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
e. Form and use prepositional phrases.
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource
/websitesforeldclassroom/
IV-L-1(PREP):HI-3: using prepositions of
time.
(math, science, social studies)
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
i. Use frequently occurring prepositions (e.g.,
during, beyond, toward).
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
e. Form and use prepositional phrases.
Phrase and Clause Construction
IV-L-1(PH/CL):HI-1: using a noun phrase in a
complete sentence.
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence,
recognizing and correcting misplaced and
dangling modifiers.
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
IV-L-1(PH/CL):HI-2: using a joined noun
phrase in a complete sentence.
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence,
recognizing and correcting misplaced and
dangling modifiers.
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IV-L-1(PH/CL):HI-3: using a verb phrase in a
complete sentence.
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence,
recognizing and correcting misplaced and
dangling modifiers.
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource
/websitesforeldclassroom/
IV-L-1(PH/CL):HI-4: using a joined verb
phrase in a complete sentence.
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence,
recognizing and correcting misplaced and
dangling modifiers.
IV-L-1(PH/CL):HI-5: using a prepositional
phrase in a complete sentence.
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence,
recognizing and correcting misplaced and
dangling modifiers.
Sentence Construction
IV-L-1(SC):HI-1: identifying the subject (e.g.,
singular, plural, compound, collective nouns)
in a sentence.
(math, science, social studies)
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
a. Explain the function of nouns, pronouns,
verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and
their functions in particular sentences.
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
IV-L-1(SC):HI-2: identifying the predicate in
all sentence construction patterns.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
a. Explain the function of nouns, pronouns,
verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and
their functions in particular sentences.
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IV-L-1(SC):HI-3: producing sentences with a
subject, linking verb, complement (S-V-C)
with subject-verb agreement.
(math, science, social studies)
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Use common, proper, and possessive nouns.
d. Use personal, possessive, and indefinite
pronouns (e.g., I, me, my; they, them, their;
anyone, everything).
f. Use frequently occurring adjectives.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
d. Form and use regular and irregular verbs.
f. Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent
agreement.
i. Produce simple, compound, and complex
sentences.
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/we
bsitesforeldclassroom/
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IV-L-1(SC):HI-4: producing sentences in the
negative construction with a subject, linking
verb, and predicate adjective/nominative
complement (S-V-C) with subject-verb
agreement.
(math, science, social studies)
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Use common, proper, and possessive nouns.
d. Use personal, possessive, and indefinite
pronouns (e.g., I, me, my; they, them, their;
anyone, everything).
f. Use frequently occurring adjectives.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
d. Form and use regular and irregular verbs.
f. Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent
agreement.
i. Produce simple, compound, and complex
sentences.
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IV-L-1(SC):HI-5: producing sentences with a
subject, verb and object (S-V-O) with subject-
verb agreement.
(math, science, social studies)
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Use common, proper, and possessive nouns.
d. Use personal, possessive, and indefinite
pronouns (e.g., I, me, my; they, them, their;
anyone, everything).
f. Use frequently occurring adjectives.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
d. Form and use regular and irregular verbs.
f. Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent
agreement.
i. Produce simple, compound, and complex
sentences.
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IV-L-1(SC):HI-6: producing sentences in the
negative construction with subject-verb
agreement.
(math, science, social studies)
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Use common, proper, and possessive nouns.
d. Use personal, possessive, and indefinite
pronouns (e.g., I, me, my; they, them, their;
anyone, everything).
f. Use frequently occurring adjectives.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
d. Form and use regular and irregular verbs.
f. Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent
agreement.
i. Produce simple, compound, and complex
sentences.
Questions
IV-L-1(Q):HI-1: producing single word
sentences to ask a question, using inflection
when produced orally.
(math, science, social studies)
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
j. Produce and expand complete simple and
compound declarative, interrogative, imperative,
and exclamatory sentences in response to
prompts.
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
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IV-L-1(Q):HI-2: producing Yes/No questions
in the simple present tense.
(math, science, social studies)
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
e. Form and use the simple (e.g., I walked; I
walk; I will walk) verb tenses.
-charades
-cloze activities
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/we
bsitesforeldclassroom/
IV-L-1(Q):HI-3: producing questions
beginning with various forms of “to be” and
containing a complement, which require yes
or no responses.
(math, science, social studies)
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
IV-L-1(Q):HI-4: producing questions in the
present progressive tense, which require a
yes or no response.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was
walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb
tenses.
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IV-L-1(Q):HI-5: producing questions in the
simple past tense, which require a yes or no
response.
(math, science, social studies)
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
e. Form and use the simple (e.g., I walked; I walk; I
will walk) verb tenses.
IV-L-1(Q):HI-6: producing questions in the
simple future tense, which require a yes or no
response.
(math, science, social studies)
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
e. Form and use the simple (e.g., I walked; I walk; I
will walk) verb tenses.
IV-L-1(Q):HI-7: producing questions in the
past progressive tense, which require a yes or
no response.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was
walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb
tenses.
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IV-L-1(Q):HI-8: producing questions in the
future progressive tense, which require a yes
or no response.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was
walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb
tenses.
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Standard 2 (Vocabulary): The student will acquire English language vocabulary and use it in relevant contexts.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of vocabulary by:
ELP Performance Indicator ELA Correlation Resources and Methods
IV-L-2:HI-1: reading and classifying words
into conceptual categories and providing
rationale for classification.
(math, science, social studies)
1.L.5 With guidance and support from adults,
demonstrate understanding of word relationships
and nuances in word meanings.
a. Sort words into categories (e.g., colors,
clothing) to gain a sense of the concepts the
categories represent.
b. Define words by category and by one or more
key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a
tiger is a large cat with stripes)
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
• Achieve3000.com (articles/vocabulary)
• Word Walls
• High-Frequency Words
• Cloze Activities
• Jamestown Education Critical Reading
Series
• True Stories from Pearson Education
• Online e-books
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource
/websitesforeldclassroom/
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IV-L-2:HI-2: identifying the meaning/usage of
sight words and applying in context.
(math, science, social studies)
6.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
7.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
8.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on
grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
IV-L-2:HI-3: identifying the meaning/usage of
high frequency words and applying them in
context.
(math, science, social studies)
6.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
7.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
8.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on
grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
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IV-L-2:HI-4: explaining the meaning and
usage of grade-specific academic vocabulary
and symbols.
(math, science, social studies)
6.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
7.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
8.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on
grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
IV-L-2:HI-6: applying contractions in context.
IV-L-2:HI-10: applying knowledge of
homonyms in context.
(math, science, social studies)
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
g. Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g.,
to, too, two; there, their).
IV-L-2:HI-11: applying knowledge of
homographs in context.
(math, science, social studies)
5.L.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative
language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.
c. Use the relationship between particular words
(e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to
better understand each of the words.
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IV-L-2:HI-12: determining the appropriate
definition of a multiple-meaning word in
context with visual support.
(math, science, social studies)
6.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a
sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or
function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning
of a word or phrase.
7.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a
sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or
function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning
of a word or phrase.
8.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on
grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a
sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or
function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of
a word or phrase.
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IV-L-2:HI-14: using reference materials, print
and/or electronic, to identify meanings,
spelling, pronunciation, and usage of words.
(math, science, social studies)
6.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
c. Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries,
glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital,
to find the pronunciation of a word or determine
or clarify its precise meaning or its part of
speech.
d. Verify the preliminary determination of the
meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking
the inferred meaning in context or in a
dictionary).
7.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
c. Consult general and specialized reference
materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries,
thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the
pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify
its precise meaning or its part of speech.
d. Verify the preliminary determination of the
meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking
the inferred meaning in context or in a
dictionary).
8.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on
grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
c. Consult general and specialized reference
materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries,
thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the
pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify
its precise meaning or its part of speech.
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d. Verify the preliminary determination of the
meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the
inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).
IV-L-2:HI-17: interpreting the words and
clauses that signal chronological sequence,
description, cause and effect, and problem
and solution.
6.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a
sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or
function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning
of a word or phrase.
7.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a
sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or
function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning
of a word or phrase.
8.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on
grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a
sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or
function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning
of a word or phrase.
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Listening and Speaking
Standard 1: The student will listen actively to the ideas of others in order to acquire new knowledge.
The student will demonstrate understanding of oral communication by:
ELP Performance Indicator ELA Correlation Resources and Methods
Comprehension of Oral Communications
IV-LS-1:HI-1: distinguishing between
individual phonemes in minimal pairs,
minimal phrases, and minimal sentences.
• Listening for Main Idea and Supporting
Details
• Dictation
• Oral Presentations
• Group Presentations
• Partner (side by side, face to face)
• Skits and Plays
• Reader’s Theatre
• Author’s Chair
• Retelling
• Conferencing
• Story Cubes
• Sequential Order
• Giving Directions
• Debates
• Philosophical Chairs
• Socratic Seminar
IV-LS-1:HI-5: sequencing events from
information presented in read-alouds,
presentations, and conversations.
(math, science, social studies)
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Standard 2: The student will express orally his or her own thinking and ideas.
The student will communicate orally by:
ELP Performance Indicator ELA Correlation Resources and Methods
Delivery of Oral Communications
IV-LS-2:HI-1: producing sentences with
accurate pronunciation, intonation, and
stress.
• Listening for Main Idea and Supporting
Details
• Dictation
• Oral Presentations
• Group Presentations
• Partner (side by side, face to face)
• Skits and Plays
• Reader’s Theatre
• Author’s Chair
• Retelling
• Conferencing
• Story Cubes
• Sequential Order
• Giving Directions
• Debates
• Philosophical Chairs
• Socratic Seminar
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IV-LS-2:HI-2: presenting dialogue, skits, and
drama using appropriate rhythm, rate,
phrasing, and expression.
(math, science, social studies)
6.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and
tasks, demonstrating command of formal English
when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 6
Language standards 1 and 3 for specific
expectations.)
7.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and
tasks, demonstrating command of formal English
when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 7
Language standards 1 and 3 for specific
expectations.)
8.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and
tasks, demonstrating command of formal English
when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 8
Language standards 1 and 3 for specific
expectations.)
IV-LS-2:HI-3: expressing and justifying
personal needs and emotions in complete
sentences.
IV-LS-2:HI-4: participating in formal and
informal conversation tasks using complete
sentences.
6.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-
led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts,
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing
their own clearly.
7.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-
led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts,
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing
their own clearly.
8.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-
led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts,
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing
their own clearly.
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IV-LS-2:HI-5: sharing a personal experience/
story with descriptive language and
supported by details and examples in
complete sentences.
6.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and
tasks, demonstrating command of formal English
when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 6
Language standards 1 and 3 for specific
expectations.)
7.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and
tasks, demonstrating command of formal English
when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 7
Language standards 1 and 3 for specific
expectations.)
8.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and
tasks, demonstrating command of formal English
when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 8
Language standards 1 and 3 for specific
expectations.)
IV-LS-2:HI-7: issuing a sequence of steps to
carry out a familiar process using academic
vocabulary.
(math, science, social studies)
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ELL Stage IV: Grades 6-8 ELD Curriculum Implementation Guide
Quarter 2
Language Strand
Standard 1 (Grammar/Syntax): The student will identify and apply conventions of standard English in his or her communications.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of parts of speech by:
ELP Performance Indicator ELA Correlation Resources and Methods
Nouns
IV-L-1(N):HI-4: using count and non-count
nouns with definite and indefinite articles
and/or quantifiers as appropriate.
(e.g., May I have a bottle of water?)
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Use common, proper, and possessive nouns.
h. Use determiners (e.g., articles,
demonstratives).
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/we
bsitesforeldclassroom/
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IV-L-1(N):HI-5: using collective nouns with
definite and indefinite articles as appropriate.
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Use common, proper, and possessive nouns.
h. Use determiners (e.g., articles,
demonstratives).
Verbs +
IV-L-1(V):HI-9: producing declarative,
negative, and interrogative sentences using
simple past tense regular verbs with subject-
verb agreement.
(math, science, social studies)
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
e. Form and use the simple (e.g., I walked; I
walk; I will walk) verb tenses.
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/we
bsitesforeldclassroom/
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IV-L-1(V):HI-10: using the simple past tense
irregular verbs: to be, to have, to do, and to go
to produce declarative, negative, and
interrogative simple sentences with subject-
verb agreement.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
d. Form and use regular and irregular verbs.
e. Form and use the simple (e.g., I walked; I walk; I
will walk) verb tenses.
IV-L-1(V):HI-11: producing declarative,
negative, and interrogative sentences using
irregular simple past tense verbs with
subject-verb agreement.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
d. Form and use regular and irregular verbs.
e. Form and use the simple (e.g., I walked; I walk; I
will walk) verb tenses.
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IV-L-1(V):HI-12: producing declarative,
negative, and interrogative sentences using
the simple future tense (will) with subject-
verb agreement.
(math, science, social studies)
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
d. Form and use regular and irregular verbs.
e. Form and use the simple (e.g., I walked; I walk; I
will walk) verb tenses.
IV-L-1(V):HI-13: differentiating between past,
present, and future verb tenses by
responding to a prompt.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
a. Explain the function of nouns, pronouns,
verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and
their functions in particular sentences.
IV-L-1(V):HI-14: producing declarative,
negative, and interrogative sentences using
the present participle “going” with the
infinitive verb to form the future tense (e.g., I
am going to dance) with subject-verb
agreement.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
a. Explain the function of verbals (gerunds,
participles, infinitives) in general and their
function in particular sentences.
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IV-L-1(V):HI-15: using linking verbs of
sensation (e.g., taste, smell, sound, feel),
linking verbs of being (e.g., act, seem, appear,
look), and linking verbs of change (e.g.,
became, turned, has gone) to complete a
declarative, negative, and interrogative
sentence with subject-verb agreement.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
IV-L-1(V):HI-16: producing declarative,
negative, and interrogative sentences using
the past progressive tense with subject-verb
agreement.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was
walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb
tenses.
IV-L-1(V):HI-19: producing sentences with
phrasal verbs.
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
a. Explain the function of phrases and clauses in
general and their function in specific sentences.
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Pronouns
IV-L-1(PRO):HI-3: using and justifying (e.g., I
used “your” instead of “yours” because…) the
appropriate adjective form of the personal
possessive pronoun versus the objective
form.
6.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
a. Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case
(subjective, objective, and possessive).
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/we
bsitesforeldclassroom/
Adjectives
IV-L-1(ADJ):HI-5: defining and using proper
adjectives with nouns.
2.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
e. Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose
between them depending on what is to be
modified.
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
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http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/we
bsitesforeldclassroom/
IV-L-1(ADJ):HI-6: using indefinite adjectives.
IV-L-1(ADJ):HI-7: using regular and irregular
comparative and superlative adjectives.
(math, science, social studies)
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
g. Form and use comparative and superlative
adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them
depending on what is to be modified.
IV-L-1(ADJ):HI-8: using participles as
adjectives.
Prepositions
IV-L-1(PREP):HI-4: using prepositions of
action and movement (including compound
prepositions).
(math, science, social studies)
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
i. Use frequently occurring prepositions (e.g.,
during, beyond, toward).
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
e. Form and use prepositional phrases.
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/we
bsitesforeldclassroom/
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IV-L-1(PREP):HI-5: using prepositions of
opposition.
(math, science, social studies)
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
i. Use frequently occurring prepositions (e.g.,
during, beyond, toward).
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
e. Form and use prepositional phrases.
IV-L-1(PREP):HI-6: differentiating among
prepositions of location, direction, time,
action and movement, and opposition.
5.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
a. Explain the function of conjunctions,
prepositions, and interjections in general and their
function in particular sentences.
IV-L-1(PREP):HI-7: using propositions of
cause and effect, exception and contrast.
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
i. Use frequently occurring prepositions (e.g.,
during, beyond, toward).
Conjunctions
Phrase and Clause Construction
IV-L-1(PH/CL):HI-6: using an infinitive verb
phrase in a complete sentence.
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence,
recognizing and correcting misplaced and
dangling modifiers.
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
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-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/we
bsitesforeldclassroom/
IV-L-1(PH/CL):HI-7: using an adverbial
phrase in a complete sentence.
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence,
recognizing and correcting misplaced and
dangling modifiers.
IV-L-1(PH/CL):HI-8: using an auxiliary
and/or modal auxiliary verb phrase in a
complete sentence.
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence,
recognizing and correcting misplaced and
dangling modifiers.
IV-L-1(PH/CL):HI-9: using an adverb + an
adjective (e.g., too hot, very cold) in a
sentence.
IV-L-1(PH/CL):HI-10: using a linking verb +
adjective complement to complete a sentence.
IV-L-1(PH/CL):HI-11: using a linking verb +
noun complement to complete a sentence.
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Sentence Construction
IV-L-1(SC):HI-7: producing sentences with a
subject + verb + direct object + indirect object
(S-V-DO-IO) with subject-verb agreement.
(math, science, social studies)
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Use common, proper, and possessive nouns.
d. Use personal, possessive, and indefinite
pronouns (e.g., I, me, my; they, them, their;
anyone, everything).
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
d. Form and use regular and irregular verbs.
f. Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent
agreement.
i. Produce simple, compound, and complex
sentences.
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence,
recognizing and correcting misplaced and
dangling modifiers.
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
• Achieve3000.com (articles/vocabulary)
• Word Walls
• High-Frequency Words
• Cloze Activities • Jamestown Education Critical Reading
Series
• True Stories from Pearson Education
• Online e-books
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/we
bsitesforeldclassroom/
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IV-L-1(SC):HI-8: producing sentences with a
subject + verb + indirect object + direct object
(S-V-IO-DO) with subject-verb agreement.
(math, science, social studies)
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
d. Form and use regular and irregular verbs.
f. Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent
agreement.
i. Produce simple, compound, and complex
sentences.
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence,
recognizing and correcting misplaced and
dangling modifiers.
IV-L-1(SC):HI-9: producing sentences with a
subject, verb and prepositional phrase with
subject-verb agreement.
(math, science, social studies)
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
f. Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent
agreement.
i. Produce simple, compound, and complex
sentences.
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence,
recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling
modifiers.
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IV-L-1(SC):HI-10: producing sentences using
"there" + "to be" + “subject” + “prepositional
phrase” with subject-verb agreement.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
f. Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent
agreement.
i. Produce simple, compound, and complex
sentences.
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence,
recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling
modifiers.
IV-L-1(SC)-HI-11: producing sentences with
an adverb to modify the verb.
2.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
e. Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose
between them depending on what is to be
modified.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
g. Form and use comparative and superlative
adjectives and adverbs, and choose between
them depending on what is to be modified.
i. Produce simple, compound, and complex
sentences.
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
f. Produce complete sentences, recognizing and
correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.
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IV-L-1(SC):HI-12: producing sentences with
an adverb to modify an adjective.
2.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
e. Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose
between them depending on what is to be
modified.
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
f. Produce complete sentences, recognizing and
correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.
IV-L-1(SC):HI-13: producing sentences with
an adverb to modify an adverb.
2.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
e. Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose
between them depending on what is to be
modified.
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
f. Produce complete sentences, recognizing and
correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.
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Questions
IV-L-1(Q):HI-9: producing questions in the
present perfect tense, which require a yes or
no response.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
5.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had walked; I
have walked; I will have walked) verb tenses.
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
• Achieve3000.com (articles/vocabulary)
• Word Walls
• High-Frequency Words
• Cloze Activities
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/
websitesforeldclassroom/
IV-L-1(Q):HI-10: producing questions in the
past perfect tense, which require a yes or no
response.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
5.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had walked; I
have walked; I will have walked) verb tenses.
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IV-L-1(Q):HI-11: producing questions in the
future perfect tense, which require a yes or
no response.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
5.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had walked; I
have walked; I will have walked) verb tenses.
IV-L-1(Q):HI-12: producing questions in the
present perfect progressive tense, which
require a yes or no response.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was
walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb
tenses.
5.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had walked; I
have walked; I will have walked) verb tenses.
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IV-L-1(Q):HI-13: producing questions in the
past perfect progressive tense, which require
a yes or no response.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was
walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb
tenses.
5.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had walked; I
have walked; I will have walked) verb tenses.
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IV-L-1(Q):HI-14: producing questions in the
future perfect progressive tense, which
require a yes or no response.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was
walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb
tenses.
5.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had walked; I
have walked; I will have walked) verb tenses.
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IV-L-1(Q):HI-15: producing interrogative
sentences beginning with “what.”
(math, science, social studies)
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
K.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
d. Understand and use question words
(interrogatives) (e.g., who, what, where, when,
why, how).
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
j. Produce and expand complete simple and
compound declarative, interrogative,
imperative, and exclamatory sentences in
response to prompts.
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IV-L-1(Q):HI-16: producing interrogative
sentences beginning with “where.”
(math, science, social studies)
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
K.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
d. Understand and use question words
(interrogatives) (e.g., who, what, where, when,
why, how).
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
j. Produce and expand complete simple and
compound declarative, interrogative,
imperative, and exclamatory sentences in
response to prompts.
Standard 2 (Vocabulary): The student will acquire English language vocabulary and use it in relevant contexts.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of vocabulary by:
ELP Performance Indicator ELA Correlation Resources and Methods
IV-L-2(V):HI-1: reading and classifying words
into conceptual categories and providing
rationale for classification.
(math, science, social studies)
1.L.5 With guidance and support from adults,
demonstrate understanding of word relationships
and nuances in word meanings.
a. Sort words into categories (e.g., colors,
clothing) to gain a sense of the concepts the
categories represent.
b. Define words by category and by one or more
key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a
tiger is a large cat with stripes).
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
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• Achieve3000.com (articles/vocabulary)
• Word Walls
• High-Frequency Words
• Cloze Activities
• Jamestown Education Critical Reading
Series
• True Stories from Pearson Education
• Online e-books
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/
websitesforeldclassroom/
IV-L-2(V):HI-3: identifying the
meaning/usage of high frequency words and
applying them in context.
(math, science, social studies)
6.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
7.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
8.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on
grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
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IV-L-2(V):HI-4: explaining the meaning and
usage of grade-specific academic vocabulary
and symbols.
(math, science, social studies)
6.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
7.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
8.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on
grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
IV-L-2(V):HI-5: analyzing compound words in
context.
(math, science, social studies)
2.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from an array of strategies.
d. Use knowledge of the meaning of individual
words to predict the meaning of compound words
(e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf,
notebook, bookmark).
IV-L-2(V):HI-8: stating the words represented
by abbreviations and acronyms.
(math, science, social studies)
IV-L-2(V):HI-10: applying knowledge of
homonyms in context.
(math, science, social studies)
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
g. Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g.,
to, too, two; there, their).
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IV-L-2(V):HI-17: interpreting the words and
clauses that signal chronological sequence,
description, cause and effect, and problem
and solution.
6.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from a range of strategies.
a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a
sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or
function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning
of a word or phrase.
7.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a
sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or
function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning
of a word or phrase.
8.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on
grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a
sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or
function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning
of a word or phrase.
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Listening and Speaking Standard 1: The student will listen actively to the ideas of others in order to acquire new knowledge.
The student will demonstrate understanding of oral communication by:
ELP Performance Indicator ELA Correlation Resources and Methods
Comprehension of Oral Communications
IV-LS-1:HI-3: making inferences and drawing
conclusions using evidence from read-alouds
(nonfiction and fiction) in complete
sentences.
(math, science, social studies)
• Listening for Main Idea and Supporting
Details
• Dictation
• Oral Presentations
• Group Presentations
• Partner (side by side, face to face)
• Skits and Plays
• Reader’s Theatre
• Author’s Chair
• Retelling
• Conferencing
• Story Cubes
• Sequential Order
• Giving Directions
• Debates
• Philosophical Chairs
• Socratic Seminar
IV-LS-1:HI-4: making inferences and drawing
conclusions from presentations.
(math, science, social studies)
IV-LS-1:HI-6: producing the final steps to
complete a set of teacher initiated
instructions for familiar processes or
procedures.
(math, science, social studies)
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Standard 2: The student will express orally his or her own thinking and ideas.
The student will communicate orally by:
ELP Performance Indicator ELA Correlation Resources and Methods
Delivery of Oral Communications
IV-LS-2:HI-1: producing sentences with
accurate pronunciation, intonation, and
stress.
• Listening for Main Idea and Supporting
Details
• Dictation
• Oral Presentations
• Group Presentations
• Partner (side by side, face to face)
• Skits and Plays
• Reader’s Theatre
• Author’s Chair
• Retelling
• Conferencing
• Story Cubes
• Sequential Order
• Giving Directions
• Debates
• Philosophical Chairs
• Socratic Seminar
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IV-LS-2:HI-2: presenting dialogue, skits, and
drama using appropriate rhythm, rate,
phrasing, and expression.
(math, science, social studies)
6.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and
tasks, demonstrating command of formal English
when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 6
Language standards 1 and 3 for specific
expectations.)
7.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and
tasks, demonstrating command of formal English
when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 7
Language standards 1 and 3 for specific
expectations.)
8.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and
tasks, demonstrating command of formal English
when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 8
Language standards 1 and 3 for specific
expectations.)
IV-LS-2:HI-4: participating in formal and
informal conversation tasks using complete
sentences.
6.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-
led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts,
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing
their own clearly.
7.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-
led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts,
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing
their own clearly.
8.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-
led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts,
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing
their own clearly.
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IV-LS-2:HI-7: issuing a sequence of steps to
carry out a familiar process using academic
vocabulary.
(math, science, social studies)
IV-LS-2:HI-9: preparing and presenting
personal narratives supported by details with
descriptive language and using complete
sentences, which may include the use of
transition words and visual aids.
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ELL Stage IV: Grades 6-8 ELD Curriculum Implementation Guide
Quarter 3 Language Strand
Standard 1 (Grammar/Syntax): The student will identify and apply conventions of standard English in his or her communications.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of parts of speech by:
ELP Performance Indicator ELA Correlation Resources and Materials
Nouns
IV-L-1(N):HI-6: distinguishing between plural
nouns and singular possessive nouns.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
a. Explain the function of nouns, pronouns,
verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and
their functions in particular sentences.
3.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing.
d. Form and use possessives.
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/we
bsitesforeldclassroom/
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IV-L-1(N):HI-7: using regular and irregular
plural possessive nouns.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
a. Explain the function of nouns, pronouns,
verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and
their functions in particular sentences.
b. Form and use regular and irregular plural
nouns.
3.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing.
d. Form and use possessives.
Verbs +
IV-L-1(V):HI-18: producing sentences using
modal auxiliary verbs, negative modal
auxiliary verbs, and present progressive
modals (e.g., may be talking) with subject-
verb agreement and with instructional
support.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
d. Form and use regular and irregular verbs.
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was
walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb
tenses.
c. Use modal auxiliaries (e.g., can, may, must) to
convey various conditions.
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/we
bsitesforeldclassroom/
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IV-L-1(V):HI-20: producing declarative,
negative, and interrogative sentences using
the future progressive tense with subject-
verb agreement.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was
walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb
tenses.
IV-L-1(V):HI-21: producing declarative,
negative, and interrogative sentences using
regular present perfect tense verbs with
subject-verb agreement.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
5.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had walked; I
have walked; I will have walked) verb tenses.
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IV-L-1(V):HI-22: producing declarative,
negative, and interrogative sentences using
irregular present perfect tense verbs with
subject-verb agreement.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
d. Form and use regular and irregular verbs.
5.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had walked; I
have walked; I will have walked) verb tenses.
IV-L-1(V):HI-23: differentiating between the
use of simple past tense and the present
perfect tense.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use regular and irregular plural
nouns.
5.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had walked; I
have walked; I will have walked) verb tenses.
IV-L-1(V):HI-24: differentiating between the
use of action verbs and non-action/stative
verbs without a present progressive.
5.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
c. Use verb tense to convey various times,
sequences, states, and conditions.
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IV-L-1(V):HI-25: differentiating between the
use of action verbs and non-action/stative
verbs (e.g., see/watch, hear/listen) in context.
5.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
c. Use verb tense to convey various times,
sequences, states, and conditions.
IV-L-1(V):HI-28: producing declarative,
negative, and interrogative sentences using
past perfect tense verbs with subject-verb
agreement.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
5.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had walked; I
have walked; I will have walked) verb tenses.
IV-L-1(V):LI-29: producing declarative,
negative, and interrogative simple sentences
using future perfect tense verbs with subject-
verb agreement and with instructional
support.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
5.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had walked; I
have walked; I will have walked) verb tenses.
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Pronouns
IV-L-1(PRO):HI-4: differentiating between
personal subjective, personal objective, and
personal possessive pronouns and their
placement in sentences.
6.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
a. Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case
(subjective, objective, and possessive).
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/we
bsitesforeldclassroom/
IV-L-1(PRO):HI-5: using and justifying
demonstrative pronouns.
N/A
IV-L-1(PRO):HI-6: using and justifying
interrogative pronouns.
N/A
Interjections
IV-L-1(I):HI-1: using interjections in
appropriate context.
5.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
a. Explain the function of conjunctions,
prepositions, and interjections in general and
their function in particular sentences.
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
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-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/we
bsitesforeldclassroom/
Adverbs
IV-L-1(ADV):HI-1: using "when" adverbs.
(math, science, social studies)
2.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
e. Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose
between them depending on what is to be
modified.
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/we
bsitesforeldclassroom/
IV-L-1(ADV):HI-2: using "frequency" adverbs.
(math, science, social studies)
2.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
e. Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose
between them depending on what is to be
modified.
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IV-L-1(ADV):HI-3: using "how" adverbs.
(science)
2.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
e. Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose
between them depending on what is to be
modified.
IV-L-1(ADV):HI-4: using "where" adverbs. 2.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
e. Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose
between them depending on what is to be
modified.
IV-L-1(ADV):HI-5: using regular and irregular
comparative and superlative adverbs.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
g. Form and use comparative and superlative
adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them
depending on what is to be modified.
IV-L-1(ADV):HI-6: using conjunctive adverbs. 2.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
e. Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose
between them depending on what is to be
modified.
IV-L-1(ADV):HI-7: using intensifier adverbs
(e.g., too, not, very, some, any hardly, barely,
enough).
2.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
e. Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose
between them depending on what is to be
modified.
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IV-L-1(ADV):HI-8: using adverbs to show
cause and effect.
2.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
e. Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose
between them depending on what is to be
modified.
Conjunctions
IV-L-1(C):HI-1: defining and justifying the use
of coordinating conjunctions used to combine
nouns, verbs, adjectives, phrases, or clauses.
(math, science, social studies)
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
h. Use coordinating and subordinating
conjunctions.
5.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
a. Explain the function of conjunctions,
prepositions, and interjections in general and
their function in particular sentences.
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/we
bsitesforeldclassroom/
IV-L-1(C):HI-2: defining and differentiating
correlative conjunctions.
5.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
a. Explain the function of conjunctions,
prepositions, and interjections in general and
their function in particular sentences.
e. Use correlative conjunctions (e.g., either/or,
neither/nor).
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IV-L-1(C):HI-3: defining and differentiating
subordinating conjunctions.
(math, science, social studies)
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
h. Use coordinating and subordinating
conjunctions.
5.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
a. Explain the function of conjunctions,
prepositions, and interjections in general and
their function in particular sentences.
IV-L-1(C):HI-4: identifying and using
subordinating conjunctions to begin a clause
introducing a complete sentence.
(math, science, social studies)
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
h. Use coordinating and subordinating
conjunctions.
5.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
a. Explain the function of conjunctions,
prepositions, and interjections in general and
their function in particular sentences.
Phrase and Clause Constructions
IV-L-1(PH/CL):HI-12: using a participial
phrase in a complete sentence.
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence,
recognizing and correcting misplaced and
dangling modifiers.
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
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• Achieve3000.com (articles/vocabulary)
• Word Walls
• High-Frequency Words
• Cloze Activities
• Jamestown Education Critical Reading
Series
• True Stories from Pearson Education
• Online e-books
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesourc
e/websitesforeldclassroom/
IV-L-1(PH/CL):HI-13: using noun clauses in a
complete sentence.
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence,
recognizing and correcting misplaced and
dangling modifiers.
IV-L-1(PH/CL):HI-14: using a gerund phrase
in a complete sentence.
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence,
recognizing and correcting misplaced and
dangling modifiers.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
a. Explain the function of verbals (gerunds,
participles, infinitives) in general and their
function in particular sentences.
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IV-L-1(PH/CL):HI-15: using subordinating
conjunctions in introductory clauses.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
h. Use coordinating and subordinating
conjunctions.
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence,
recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling
modifiers.
Sentence Construction
IV-L-1(SC):HI-14: producing compound
sentences. (i.e., independent clause +
conjunction + independent clause).
(math, science, social studies)
2.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
f. Produce, expand, and rearrange complete
simple and compound sentences (e.g., The boy
watched the movie; The little boy watched the
movie; The action movie was watched by the
little boy).
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
i. Produce simple, compound, and complex
sentences.
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence,
recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling
modifiers.
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
• Achieve3000.com (articles/vocabulary)
• Word Walls
• High-Frequency Words
• Cloze Activities
• Jamestown Education Critical Reading
Series
• True Stories from Pearson Education
• Online e-books
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/we
bsitesforeldclassroom/
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IV-L-1(SC):HI-15: producing compound
sentences. (i.e., independent clause + semi-
colon + conjunctive adverb + independent
clause).
2.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
f. Produce, expand, and rearrange complete
simple and compound sentences (e.g., The boy
watched the movie; The little boy watched the
movie; The action movie was watched by the
little boy).
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
i. Produce simple, compound, and complex
sentences.
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence,
recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling
modifiers.
IV-L-1(SC):HI-16: constructing sentences
using present habitual tense (e.g., "If it rains, I
have my umbrella.").
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
f. Produce complete sentences, recognizing and
correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative,
interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood.
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IV-L-1(SC):HI-17: producing sentences using
reflexive pronouns.
2.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
c. Use reflexive pronouns (e.g., myself,
ourselves).
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
i. Produce simple, compound, and complex
sentences.
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
f. Produce complete sentences, recognizing and
correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.
IV-L-1(SC):HI-18: producing sentences using
the passive voice.
(social studies)
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
d. Form and use regular and irregular verbs.
i. Produce simple, compound, and complex
sentences.
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
f. Produce complete sentences, recognizing and
correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
b. Form and use verbs in the active and passive
voice.
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IV-L-1(SC):HI-19: producing sentences in the
present real conditional.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
IV-L-1(SC):HI-20: producing imperative
sentences.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
IV-L-1(SC):HI-21: producing sentences with
interjections.
(e.g., "Ouch, that hurt.”)
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
f. Produce complete sentences, recognizing and
correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.
5.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
a. Explain the function of conjunctions,
prepositions, and interjections in general and
their function in particular sentences.
IV-L-1(SC):HI-22: producing sentences in the
subjunctive mood. (e.g., "Jack recommended
that Jill stop.")
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
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Questions
IV-L-1(Q):HI-17: producing interrogative
sentences beginning with “who” and “whom.”
(math, science, social studies)
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
K.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
d. Understand and use question words
(interrogatives) (e.g., who, what, where, when,
why, how).
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
j. Produce and expand complete simple and
compound declarative, interrogative,
imperative, and exclamatory sentences in
response to prompts.
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/we
bsitesforeldclassroom/
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IV-L-1(Q):HI-18: producing interrogative
sentences beginning with “when.”
(math, science, social studies)
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
K.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
d. Understand and use question words
(interrogatives) (e.g., who, what, where, when,
why, how).
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
j. Produce and expand complete simple and
compound declarative, interrogative,
imperative, and exclamatory sentences in
response to prompts.
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IV-L-1(Q):HI-19: producing interrogative
sentences beginning with “why.”
(math, science, social studies)
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
K.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
d. Understand and use question words
(interrogatives) (e.g., who, what, where, when,
why, how).
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
j. Produce and expand complete simple and
compound declarative, interrogative,
imperative, and exclamatory sentences in
response to prompts.
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IV-L-1(Q):HI-20: producing interrogative
sentences beginning with “how.”
(math, science, social studies)
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
K.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
d. Understand and use question words
(interrogatives) (e.g., who, what, where, when,
why, how).
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
j. Produce and expand complete simple and
compound declarative, interrogative,
imperative, and exclamatory sentences in
response to prompts.
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IV-L-1(Q):HI-21: producing interrogative
sentences beginning with “which.”
(math, science, social studies)
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
K.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
d. Understand and use question words
(interrogatives) (e.g., who, what, where, when,
why, how).
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
j. Produce and expand complete simple and
compound declarative, interrogative,
imperative, and exclamatory sentences in
response to prompts.
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IV-L-1(Q):HI-22: producing interrogative
sentences beginning with “whose.”
(math, science, social studies)
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
K.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
d. Understand and use question words
(interrogatives) (e.g., who, what, where, when,
why, how).
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
j. Produce and expand complete simple and
compound declarative, interrogative,
imperative, and exclamatory sentences in
response to prompts.
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Standard 2 (Vocabulary): The student will acquire English language vocabulary and use it in relevant contexts.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of vocabulary by:
ELP Performance Indicator ELA Correlation Resources and Methods
IV-L-2(V):HI-3: identifying the
meaning/usage of high frequency words and
applying them in context.
(math, science, social studies)
6.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
7.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
8.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on
grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
• Achieve3000.com (articles/vocabulary)
• Word Walls
• High-Frequency Words
• Cloze Activities • Jamestown Education Critical Reading
Series
• True Stories from Pearson Education
• Online e-books
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/
websitesforeldclassroom/
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IV-L-2(V):HI-4: explaining the meaning and
usage of grade-specific academic vocabulary
and symbols.
(math, science, social studies)
6.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
7.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
8.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on
grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
IV-L-2(V):HI-5: analyzing compound words in
context.
(math, science, social studies)
2.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly
from an array of strategies.
d. Use knowledge of the meaning of individual
words to predict the meaning of compound words
(e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf,
notebook, bookmark).
IV-L-2(V):HI-7: analyzing the effect of affixes
on base/root words (e.g., adding -ful to
beauty makes it an adjective).
(math, science, social studies)
8.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on
grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
a range of strategies.
b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin
affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word
(e.g., precede, recede, and secede).
IV-L-2(V):HI-8: stating the words represented
by abbreviations and acronyms.
(math, science, social studies)
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IV-L-2(V):HI-10: applying knowledge of
homonyms in context.
(math, science, social studies)
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
g. Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g.,
to, too, two; there, their).
IV-L-2(V):HI-15: distinguishing the literal and
figurative meanings of idioms.
6.L.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative
language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.
7.L.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative
language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.
8.L.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative
language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.
IV-L-2(V):HI-16: determining the intended
meaning of figurative language.
6.L.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative
language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.
7.L.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative
language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.
8.L.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative
language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.
Listening and Speaking
Standard 1: The student will listen actively to the ideas of others in order to acquire new knowledge.
The student will demonstrate understanding of oral communication by:
ELP Performance Indicator ELA Correlation Resources and Methods
Comprehension of Oral Communications
IV-LS-1:HI-3: making inferences and drawing
conclusions using evidence from read-alouds
(nonfiction and fiction) in complete
sentences.
(math, science, social studies)
• Listening for Main Idea and Supporting
Details
• Dictation
• Oral Presentations
• Group Presentations
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• Partner (side by side, face to face)
• Skits and Plays
• Reader’s Theatre
• Author’s Chair
• Retelling
• Conferencing
• Story Cubes
• Sequential Order
• Giving Directions
• Debates
• Philosophical Chairs
• Socratic Seminar
IV-LS-1:HI-4: making inferences and drawing
conclusions from presentations.
(math, science, social studies)
IV-LS-1:HI-7: responding to social
conversations by rephrasing/ repeating
information, asking questions, offering
advice, sharing one’s experiences and
expressing one’s thoughts.
6.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-
led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts,
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing
their own clearly.
7.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-
led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts,
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing
their own clearly.
8.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-
led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts,
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing
their own clearly.
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IV-LS-1:HI-8: offering and justifying opinions
and ideas in response to questions and
statements in academic discourse.
(math, science, social studies)
6.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-
led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts,
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing
their own clearly.
7.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-
led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts,
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing
their own clearly.
8.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-
led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts,
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing
their own clearly.
IV-LS-1:HI-9: making inferences and drawing
conclusions using evidence from content area
presentations and discussions.
(math, science, social studies)
6.SL.2 Interpret information presented in diverse
media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively,
and orally) and explains how it contributes to a
topic, text, or issue under study.
Standard 2: The student will express orally his or her own thinking and ideas.
The student will communicate orally by:
ELP Performance Indicator ELA Correlation Resources and Methods
Delivery of Oral Communications
IV-LS-2:HI-1: producing sentences with
accurate pronunciation, intonation, and
stress.
• Listening for Main Idea and Supporting
Details
• Dictation
• Oral Presentations
• Group Presentations
• Partner (side by side, face to face)
• Skits and Plays
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• Reader’s Theatre
• Author’s Chair
• Retelling
• Conferencing
• Story Cubes
• Sequential Order
• Giving Directions
• Debates
• Philosophical Chairs
• Socratic Seminar
IV-LS-2:HI-2: presenting dialogue, skits, and
drama using appropriate rhythm, rate,
phrasing, and expression.
(math, science, social studies)
6.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and
tasks, demonstrating command of formal English
when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 6
Language standards 1 and 3 for specific
expectations.)
7.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and
tasks, demonstrating command of formal English
when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 7
Language standards 1 and 3 for specific
expectations.)
8.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and
tasks, demonstrating command of formal English
when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 8
Language standards 1 and 3 for specific
expectations.)
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IV-LS-2:HI-4: participating in formal and
informal conversation tasks using complete
sentences.
6.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and
tasks, demonstrating command of formal English
when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 6
Language standards 1 and 3 for specific
expectations.)
7.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and
tasks, demonstrating command of formal English
when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 7
Language standards 1 and 3 for specific
expectations.)
8.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and
tasks, demonstrating command of formal English
when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 8
Language standards 1 and 3 for specific
expectations.)
IV-LS-2:HI-6: making predictions and
inferences about academic content using
complete sentences.
(math, science, social studies)
IV-LS-2:HI-7: issuing a sequence of steps to
carry out a familiar process using academic
vocabulary.
(math, science, social studies)
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IV-LS-2:HI-8: providing and justifying an
appropriate response to given formal and
informal situations.
6.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-
led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts,
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing
their own clearly.
7.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-
led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts,
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing
their own clearly.
8.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-
led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts,
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing
their own clearly.
IV-LS-2:LI-10: preparing and delivering an
expository report on academic content in
including clear main ideas, supporting details,
and a recognizable conclusion using complete
sentences.
6.SL.4 Present claims and findings, sequencing
ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions,
facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or
themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate
volume, and clear pronunciation.
7.SL.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing
salient points in a focused, coherent manner with
pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples;
use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and
clear pronunciation.
8.SL.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing
salient points in a focused, coherent manner with
relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-
chosen details; use appropriate eye contact,
adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
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ELL Stage IV: Grades 6-8 ELD Curriculum Implementation Guide
Quarter 4
Language Strand
Standard 1 (Grammar/Syntax): The student will identify and apply conventions of standard English in his or her communications.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of parts of speech by:
ELP Performance Indicator ELA Correlation Resources and Methods
Verbs
IV-L-1(V):HI-26: producing sentences using the
passive voice in the simple and progressive
tenses with instructional support.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of Standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
b. Form and use verbs in the active and
passive voice.
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/web
sitesforeldclassroom/
IV-L-1(V):HI-27: comparing transitive (e.g., lay,
raise) and intransitive (e.g., lie, rise) verbs in
context, with instructional support.
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IV-L-1(V):HI-30: producing declarative, negative,
and interrogative sentences using present
perfect progressive tense verbs with subject-
verb agreement.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of Standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
5.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
b. Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had
walked; I have walked; I will have walked)
verb tenses.
IV-L-1(V):HI-31: producing declarative, negative,
and interrogative sentences using past perfect
progressive tense verbs with subject-verb
agreement.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of Standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
5.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
b. Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had
walked; I have walked; I will have walked)
verb tenses.
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IV-L-1(V):HI-32: producing declarative, negative,
and interrogative sentences using future perfect
progressive tense verbs with subject-verb
agreement.
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
b. Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was
walking; I am walking; I will be walking)
verb tenses.
5.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
b. Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had
walked; I have walked; I will have walked)
verb tenses.
IV-L-1(V):HI-33: explaining the difference
between the use of simple, progressive, and
perfect verb tenses.
3.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
e. Form and use the simple (e.g., I walked; I
walk; I will walk) verb tenses.
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
b. Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was
walking; I am walking; I will be walking)
verb tenses.
5.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
b. Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had
walked; I have walked; I will have walked)
verb tenses.
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Adverbs
IV-L-1(ADV):HI-9: producing contrast adverbs. 2.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
e. Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose
between them depending on what is to be
modified.
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/web
sitesforeldclassroom/
IV-L-1(ADV):LI-10: using conditional adverbs
with instructional support.
Pronouns
IV-L-1(PRO):HI-7: stating when to use reflexive
and intensive pronouns and using reflexive and
intensive pronouns.
6.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of Standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
b. Use intensive pronouns (e.g., myself,
ourselves).
2.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
c. Use reflexive pronouns (e.g., myself,
ourselves).
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
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-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/web
sitesforeldclassroom/
IV-L-1(PRO):HI-8: using and justifying the use of
indefinite pronouns.
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
d. Use personal, possessive, and indefinite
pronouns (e.g., I, me, my; they, them, their;
anyone, everything).
IV-L-1(PRO):HI-9: using and justifying the use of
relative pronouns.
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
a. Use relative pronouns (who, whose,
whom, which, that) and relative adverbs
(where, when, why).
Phrase and Clause Construction
IV-L-1(PH/CL):HI-16: using restrictive clauses
using that (e.g., “The dog that has spots is…”) in
complete a sentence.
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of Standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a
sentence, recognizing and correcting
misplaced and dangling modifiers.
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
• Achieve3000.com (articles/vocabulary)
• Word Walls
• High-Frequency Words
• Cloze Activities
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• Jamestown Education Critical Reading
Series
• True Stories from Pearson Education
• Online e-books
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/web
sitesforeldclassroom/
IV-L-1(PH/CL):HI-17: using non-restrictive
clauses beginning with who/which (e.g., “Jack,
who is tall is…”) in a complete a complete
sentence.
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of Standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a
sentence, recognizing and correcting
misplaced and dangling modifiers.
IV-L-1(PH/CL):HI-18: using an adjective clause
(e.g., “… who is a writer”) in a complete a
sentence.
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of Standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a
sentence, recognizing and correcting
misplaced and dangling modifiers.
IV-L-1(PH/CL):HI-19: using an adverb clause
(i.e., subordinating conjunction + clause) (e.g., “…
because he is tired”) to complete a sentence.
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of Standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a
sentence, recognizing and correcting
misplaced and dangling modifiers.
Sentence Construction
IV-L-1(SC):HI-23: completing a sentence frame
consisting of an independent clause + relative
pronoun + dependent clause to form a complex
sentence.
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of Standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a
sentence, recognizing and correcting
misplaced and dangling modifiers.
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
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-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
• Achieve3000.com (articles/vocabulary)
• Word Walls
• High-Frequency Words
• Cloze Activities
• Jamestown Education Critical Reading
Series
• True Stories from Pearson Education
• Online e-books
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/w
ebsitesforeldclassroom/
IV-L-1(SC):HI-24: completing a sentence frame
consisting of a dependent clause + comma +
independent clause to form a complex sentence.
• Producing sentences with the habitual
past "state of being" sentence frame
(subject + used to + simple present).
• Producing sentences with the habitual
past “repeated action” sentence frame.
(when + subject + simple past + comma
+subject + "would" + simple present).
• Producing sentences in the present
unreal conditional.
• Constructing sentences with the present
future conditional tense. (e.g., "If it
snows, I will go skiing.").
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of Standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a
sentence, recognizing and correcting
misplaced and dangling modifiers.
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Questions
IV-L-1(Q):HI-23: producing interrogative
sentences with “to be” + “there” + subject +
prepositional phrase.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of Standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
K.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
d. Understand and use question words
(interrogatives) (e.g., who, what, where,
when, why, how).
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
j. Produce and expand complete simple and
compound declarative, interrogative,
imperative, and exclamatory sentences in
response to prompts.
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/web
sitesforeldclassroom/
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IV-L-1(Q):HI-24: producing a question beginning
with a modal auxiliary followed by a conditional
dependent clause beginning with “if”. (e.g.,
Would you drive us to the movie, if we gave you
gas money?”)
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of Standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking
c. Place phrases and clauses within a
sentence, recognizing and correcting
misplaced and dangling modifiers.
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of Standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative,
imperative, interrogative, conditional, and
subjunctive mood.
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
c. Use modal auxiliaries (e.g., can, may, must)
to convey various conditions.
IV-L-1(Q):HI-25: producing questions, which
include the negative construction, using
contractions.
1.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
j. Produce and expand complete simple and
compound declarative, interrogative,
imperative, and exclamatory sentences in
response to prompts.
IV-L-1(Q):HI-26: producing tag questions.
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Standard 2 (Vocabulary): The student will acquire English language vocabulary and use it in relevant contexts.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of vocabulary by:
ELP Performance Indicator ELA Correlation Resources and Methods
IV-L-2(V):HI-3: identifying the meaning/usage of
high frequency words and applying them in
context.
(math, science, social studies)
6.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of
unknown and multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 6 reading and content,
choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
7.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of
unknown and multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 7 reading and content,
choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
8.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of
unknown and multiple-meaning words or
phrases based on grade 8 reading and content,
choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
• The Painless, Plan-Less Grammar Guide by
Janelle Cameron and Kevin Clark
• Grammar in Context by Sandra N. Elbaum
from Heinle Publishing Company
• Easy Grammar by Wanda C. Phillips
• School House Rock Videos
• Grammar Wall
• The Heinle Picture Dictionary
• Teacher Made Resources
-see Teacherspayteachers.com
-see ESLgamesplus.com
-word/picture sort
-concept maps (graphic organizers)
-charades
-cloze activities
http://www.mpsaz.org/elad/servesource/web
sitesforeldclassroom/
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IV-L-2(V):HI-4: explaining the meaning and
usage of grade-specific academic vocabulary and
symbols.
(math, science, social studies)
6.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of
unknown and multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 6 reading and content,
choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
7.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of
unknown and multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 7 reading and content,
choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
8.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of
unknown and multiple-meaning words or
phrases based on grade 8 reading and content,
choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
IV-L-2(V):HI-5: analyzing compound words in
context.
(math, science, social studies)
2.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of
unknown and multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 2 reading and content,
choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.
d. Use knowledge of the meaning of individual
words to predict the meaning of compound
words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly;
bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
IV-L-2(V):HI-9: completing and explaining
analogous relationships
(hot : cold : : small : ______).
(math, science, social studies)
7.L.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative
language, word relationships, and nuances in
word meanings.
b. Use the relationship between particular
words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to
better understand each of the words.
IV-L-2(V):LI-10: applying knowledge of
homonyms in context.
(math, science, social studies)
4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
g. Correctly use frequently confused words
(e.g., to, too, two; there, their).
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IV-L-2(V):LI-13: analyzing grade-level content
words in context to determine meaning with
instructional support.
(math, science, social studies)
6.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of
unknown and multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 6 reading and content,
choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a
sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or
function in a sentence) as a clue to the
meaning of a word or phrase.
7.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of
unknown and multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 7 reading and content,
choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a
sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or
function in a sentence) as a clue to the
meaning of a word or phrase.
8.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of
unknown and multiple-meaning words or
phrases based on grade 8 reading and content,
choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a
sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or
function in a sentence) as a clue to the
meaning of a word or phrase.
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Listening and Speaking Standard 1: The student will listen actively to the ideas of others in order to acquire new knowledge.
The student will demonstrate understanding of oral communication by:
ELP Performance Indicator ELA Correlation Resources and Methods
Comprehension of Oral Communications
IV-LS-1:HI-7: responding to social conversations
by rephrasing/ repeating information, asking
questions, offering advice, sharing one’s
experiences and expressing one’s thoughts.
6.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in
groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners
on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on
others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
7.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in
groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners
on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on
others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
8.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in
groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners
on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on
others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
• Listening for Main Idea and Supporting
Details
• Dictation
• Oral Presentations
• Group Presentations
• Partner (side by side, face to face)
• Skits and Plays
• Reader’s Theatre
• Author’s Chair
• Retelling
• Conferencing
• Story Cubes
• Sequential Order
• Giving Directions
• Debates
• Philosophical Chairs
• Socratic Seminar
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IV-LS-1:HI-8: offering and justifying opinions
and ideas in response to questions and
statements in academic discourse.
(math, science, social studies)
6.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in
groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners
on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on
others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
7.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in
groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners
on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on
others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
8.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in
groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners
on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on
others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
IV-LS-1:HI-9: making inferences and drawing
conclusions using evidence from content area
presentations and discussions.
(math, science, social studies)
6.SL.2 Interpret information presented in
diverse media and formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, and orally) and explains how it
contributes to a topic, text, or issue under
study.
IV-LS-1:HI-10: analyzing the tone and/or
attitudinal nuances of an oral presentation in a
complete sentence.
Standard 2: The student will express orally his or her own thinking and ideas.
The student will communicate orally by:
ELP Performance Indicator ELA Correlation Resources and Methods
Delivery of Oral Communications
IV-LS-2:HI-1: producing sentences with accurate
pronunciation, intonation, and stress.
• Listening for Main Idea and Supporting
Details
• Dictation
• Oral Presentations
• Group Presentations
• Partner (side by side, face to face)
• Skits and Plays
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• Reader’s Theatre
• Author’s Chair
• Retelling
• Conferencing
• Story Cubes
• Sequential Order
• Giving Directions
• Debates
• Philosophical Chairs
• Socratic Seminar
IV-LS-2:HI-2: presenting dialogue, skits, and
drama using appropriate rhythm, rate, phrasing,
and expression.
(math, science, social studies)
6.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts
and tasks, demonstrating command of formal
English when indicated or appropriate. (See
grade 6 Language standards 1 and 3 for
specific expectations.)
7.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts
and tasks, demonstrating command of formal
English when indicated or appropriate. (See
grade 7 Language standards 1 and 3 for
specific expectations.)
8.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts
and tasks, demonstrating command of formal
English when indicated or appropriate. (See
grade 8 Language standards 1 and 3 for
specific expectations.)
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IV-LS-2:HI-4: participating in formal and
informal conversation tasks using complete
sentences.
6.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in
groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners
on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on
others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
7.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in
groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners
on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on
others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
8.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in
groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners
on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on
others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
IV-LS-2:HI-6: making predictions and inferences
about academic content using complete
sentences.
(math, science, social studies)
IV-LS-2:HI-7: issuing a sequence of steps to carry
out a familiar process using academic
vocabulary.
(math, science, social studies)
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IV-LS-2:HI-8: providing and justifying an
appropriate response to given formal and
informal situations.
6.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in
groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners
on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on
others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
7.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in
groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners
on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on
others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
8.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in
groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners
on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on
others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
IV-LS-2:LI-10: preparing and delivering an
expository report on academic content in
including clear main ideas, supporting details,
and a recognizable conclusion using complete
sentences.
6.SL.4 Present claims and findings, sequencing
ideas logically and using pertinent
descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate
main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye
contact, adequate volume, and clear
pronunciation.
7.SL.4 Present claims and findings,
emphasizing salient points in a focused,
coherent manner with pertinent descriptions,
facts, details, and examples; use appropriate
eye contact, adequate volume, and clear
pronunciation.
8.SL.4 Present claims and findings,
emphasizing salient points in a focused,
coherent manner with relevant evidence,
sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen
details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate
volume, and clear pronunciation.