ESL - English Learners - Select a Category
Orientation, Print Concepts, and Classroom Language
Recognize English Letter Names: Match a spoken English letter name to its printed uppercase or lowercase form, including commonly confused letters. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable; WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.001 Recognize English Letter Names: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.1; CCRA.SL.2; CCRA.L.1; TESOL 1.
Match Uppercase and Lowercase Letters: Which pair shows the uppercase and lowercase forms of the same English letter?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.002 Match Uppercase and Lowercase Letters: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.1; CCRA.L.1; TESOL 1.
Identify Print Directionality: Which option correctly shows where English text begins and how print moves from left to right and from top to bottom? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.003 Identify Print Directionality: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8; CCSS RF.K-5.1; TESOL 1.
Distinguish Letters, Words, Sentences, and Paragraphs: Which label correctly identifies a displayed letter, word, sentence, or paragraph based on spacing, capitalization, and punctuation? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable; WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.004 Distinguish Letters, Words, Sentences, and Paragraphs: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.1; CCRA.L.2; TESOL 1.
Interpret Common Classroom Symbols and Signs: Which meaning best matches a familiar classroom symbol, safety sign, label, or visual direction?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.005 Interpret Common Classroom Symbols and Signs: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.7, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.R.7; CCRA.SL.2; CCRA.L.4; TESOL 1..
Follow One-Step Classroom Directions: Which action or picture best follows a brief one-step classroom direction such as open, circle, point, underline, or turn in? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.006 Follow One-Step Classroom Directions: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.2; CCSS CCRA.SL.1-2; TESOL 1.
Follow Multi-Step Classroom Directions: Which sequence of actions correctly follows oral or written directions containing order words, locations, and two or more steps? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable. WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.007 Follow Multi-Step Classroom Directions: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.2, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.SL.1-2; CCRA.R.3; TESOL 1.
Match Classroom Objects to Names and Uses: Which option correctly matches a common school object or digital tool to its English name and classroom purpose?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.008 Match Classroom Objects to Names and Uses: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.L.4, 6; CCRA.R.7; TESOL 1..
Identify Greetings, Farewells, and Introductions: Which expression is most appropriate for greeting, introducing, welcoming, or saying goodbye in the situation shown?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.009 Identify Greetings, Farewells, and Introductions: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.2, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.SL.1, 6; CCRA.L.3; TESOL 1..
Exchange Basic Personal Information: Which question or answer appropriately communicates a name, age, home language, grade, contact detail, interest, or other basic personal information? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.010 Exchange Basic Personal Information: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.2, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.SL.1, 6; CCRA.L.3; TESOL 1.
Ask for Repetition, Clarification, and Help: Which response most appropriately asks a speaker to repeat, slow down, explain, confirm, or provide assistance?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.011 Ask for Repetition, Clarification, and Help: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.2, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.SL.1, 6; CCRA.L.3; TESOL 1..
Interpret Schedules, Labels, Forms, and School Routines: Which conclusion is supported by information in a school schedule, calendar, menu, map, form, label, or routine chart?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.012 Interpret Schedules, Labels, Forms, and School Routines: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.R.1, 7; CCRA.SL.2; TESOL 1..
Phonological Awareness and Sound Discrimination
Identify Rhyming Words: Which word or picture has the same ending sound as the spoken target word? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.013 Identify Rhyming Words: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.2; CCRA.SL.2; TESOL 1-2.
Count Words in Spoken Sentences: Which number correctly tells how many separate words are heard in a short spoken sentence? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.014 Count Words in Spoken Sentences: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8; CCSS RF.K-5.2; CCRA.SL.2; TESOL 1-2.
Identify Syllables in Words: Which option correctly identifies the number of syllables in a spoken English word?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.015 Identify Syllables in Words: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.2; CCRA.SL.2; TESOL 1-2..
Blend Syllables into Words: Which word is formed when the spoken syllables are blended together in order? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.016 Blend Syllables into Words: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.2; CCRA.SL.2; TESOL 1-2.
Segment Words into Syllables: Which option correctly separates a spoken word into its syllables?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.017 Segment Words into Syllables: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.2; CCRA.SL.2; TESOL 1-2.
Identify Initial Sounds: Which word or picture begins with the same sound as the spoken target word? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.018 Identify Initial Sounds: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.2; CCRA.SL.2; TESOL 1-2.
Identify Final Sounds: Which word or picture ends with the same sound as the spoken target word? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.019 Identify Final Sounds: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.2; CCRA.SL.2; TESOL 1-2.
Identify Medial Vowel Sounds: Which word contains the same middle vowel sound as the spoken target word? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.020 Identify Medial Vowel Sounds: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.2; CCRA.SL.2; TESOL 1-2.
Blend Phonemes into Words: Which word is formed by blending a sequence of separately spoken phonemes? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.021 Blend Phonemes into Words: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.2; CCRA.SL.2; TESOL 1-2.
Segment Words into Phonemes: Which sound sequence correctly represents the individual phonemes in a spoken word? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.022 Segment Words into Phonemes: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.2; CCRA.SL.2; TESOL 1-2.
Manipulate Phonemes: Which new word results when a specified phoneme is added, deleted, or substituted in a spoken word? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.023 Manipulate Phonemes: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.2; CCRA.SL.2; TESOL 1-2.
Distinguish Minimal Pairs and Similar Sound Sequences: Which option correctly identifies the word or phrase heard when two choices differ by only one sound, stress pattern, or sound sequence?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.024 Distinguish Minimal Pairs and Similar Sound Sequences: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.2; CCRA.SL.2; CCRA.L.1; TESOL 1-2..
Phonics, Decoding, and Spelling Foundations
Match Consonant Letters and Sounds: Which printed consonant or consonant spelling represents the sound heard at the beginning, middle, or end of a word? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.025 Match Consonant Letters and Sounds: WIDA ELD-LA; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.3; CCRA.L.2; TESOL 2.
Decode Short-Vowel Words: Which word or picture matches a regularly spelled one-syllable word with a short vowel sound?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.026 Decode Short-Vowel Words: WIDA ELD-LA; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.3-4; CCRA.L.2; TESOL 2..
Decode Long-Vowel and Silent-e Words: Which pronunciation or meaning correctly matches a word containing a long-vowel pattern or final silent e? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.027 Decode Long-Vowel and Silent-e Words: WIDA ELD-LA; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.3-4; CCRA.L.2; TESOL 2.
Decode Consonant Digraphs and Trigraphs: Students choose which word correctly uses or pronounces common consonant digraphs and trigraphs such as sh, ch, th, ph, wh, and tch. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable; WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.028 Decode Consonant Digraphs and Trigraphs: WIDA ELD-LA; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.3-4; CCRA.L.2; TESOL 2.
Decode Consonant Blends: Which word or picture matches a word containing the stated initial or final consonant blend?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.029 Decode Consonant Blends: WIDA ELD-LA; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.3-4; CCRA.L.2; TESOL 2..
Decode Vowel Teams and Diphthongs: Which pronunciation or spelling correctly represents a common vowel team or diphthong in context?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.030 Decode Vowel Teams and Diphthongs: WIDA ELD-LA; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.3-4; CCRA.L.2; TESOL 2..
Decode R-Controlled Vowels: Which word has the indicated r-controlled vowel sound, such as ar, er, ir, or, or ur?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.031 Decode R-Controlled Vowels: WIDA ELD-LA; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.3-4; CCRA.L.2; TESOL 2..
Apply Syllable Types and Division Patterns: Which syllable division or pronunciation best supports accurate decoding of an unfamiliar two- or three-syllable word? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.032 Apply Syllable Types and Division Patterns: WIDA ELD-LA; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.3-4; CCRA.L.4; TESOL 2.
Decode Multisyllabic Words: Which pronunciation correctly applies syllable, accent, and affix knowledge to an unfamiliar multisyllabic word?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.033 Decode Multisyllabic Words: WIDA ELD-LA; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.3-4; CCRA.L.4; TESOL 2..
Recognize High-Frequency Irregular Words: Which printed word matches the spoken high-frequency word even though part of its spelling is irregular? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable. WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.034 Recognize High-Frequency Irregular Words: WIDA ELD-LA; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.3-4; CCRA.L.2; TESOL 2.
Spell Common Patterns and Inflectional Endings: Which spelling correctly applies a familiar word pattern or the ending -s, -es, -ed, or -ing? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.035 Spell Common Patterns and Inflectional Endings: WIDA ELD-LA; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.3; CCRA.L.1-2; TESOL 2.
Distinguish Homophones and Commonly Confused Spellings: Which word correctly completes the sentence when choices sound alike or have similar spellings but different meanings? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.036 Distinguish Homophones and Commonly Confused Spellings: WIDA ELD-LA; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2, 4; TESOL 2.
Everyday Listening Comprehension
Identify the Topic of a Brief Conversation: Which topic best describes a short conversation, announcement, voicemail, or everyday exchange? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable. WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.037 Identify the Topic of a Brief Conversation: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.SL.2; TESOL 1.
Identify Key Details in Everyday Speech: Which detail is explicitly stated in a short conversation, message, or announcement?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.038 Identify Key Details in Everyday Speech: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.SL.2; TESOL 1..
Identify Speaker, Purpose, and Setting: Which option best identifies who is speaking, where the exchange occurs, or why the speaker is communicating?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.039 Identify Speaker, Purpose, and Setting: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3, ELP.7; CCSS CCRA.SL.2-3, 6; TESOL 1..
Sequence Spoken Steps and Events: Which sequence correctly orders actions or events described in an oral message? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.040 Sequence Spoken Steps and Events: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.SL.2; CCRA.R.3; TESOL 1.
Infer Meaning from Tone of Voice: Which emotion, attitude, or intended meaning is most strongly suggested by the speaker's tone and word choice?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.041 Infer Meaning from Tone of Voice: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.7; CCSS CCRA.SL.3, 6; CCRA.L.3; TESOL 1..
Understand Numbers, Dates, Times, Prices, and Addresses: Which written information accurately represents the numbers, dates, times, prices, phone numbers, or addresses heard?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.042 Understand Numbers, Dates, Times, Prices, and Addresses: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.SL.2; CCRA.L.1; TESOL 1..
Distinguish Statements, Negatives, and Questions: Which meaning correctly reflects whether a spoken sentence states, denies, or asks something?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.043 Distinguish Statements, Negatives, and Questions: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.SL.2; CCRA.L.1; TESOL 1..
Follow Directions with Location and Sequence Words: Which action, route, or arrangement correctly follows oral directions using words such as before, after, next to, between, and across from?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.044 Follow Directions with Location and Sequence Words: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.SL.2; CCRA.R.3; TESOL 1..
Interpret Requests, Offers, Permission, and Advice: Which response best matches the communicative purpose of a spoken request, offer, permission question, warning, or suggestion? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.045 Interpret Requests, Offers, Permission, and Advice: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.2, ELP.7; CCSS CCRA.SL.1-3, 6; TESOL 1.
Infer Unstated Meaning in Familiar Contexts: Which conclusion is most reasonable when a speaker implies rather than directly states an everyday meaning?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.046 Infer Unstated Meaning in Familiar Contexts: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.6, ELP.7; CCSS CCRA.SL.2-3; TESOL 1..
Distinguish Fact and Opinion in Oral Messages: Which spoken statement presents a verifiable fact rather than a personal opinion, preference, or judgment?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.047 Distinguish Fact and Opinion in Oral Messages: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.6; CCSS CCRA.SL.2-3; TESOL 1..
Summarize an Everyday Spoken Message: Which summary includes the main point and essential details of a short conversation or announcement without adding unrelated information?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.048 Summarize an Everyday Spoken Message: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.SL.2; TESOL 1..
Academic Listening and Note Interpretation
Identify the Main Idea of a Lecture or Discussion: Which statement best expresses the central idea of a grade-appropriate mini-lecture, explanation, or academic discussion?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.049 Identify the Main Idea of a Lecture or Discussion: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.SL.2; TESOL 2-5..
Select Relevant Supporting Details: Which orally presented detail most directly supports the lecture's main idea or learning objective? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable. WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.050 Select Relevant Supporting Details: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.SL.2; TESOL 2-5.
Use Oral Signal Words to Identify Organization: Which organizational pattern is signaled by transitions such as first, similarly, as a result, however, or the problem is?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.051 Use Oral Signal Words to Identify Organization: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.SL.2; CCRA.L.4; TESOL 2-5.
Interpret Oral Compare-and-Contrast Information: Which comparison accurately represents similarities and differences explained in a lecture or discussion? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.052 Interpret Oral Compare-and-Contrast Information: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.SL.2; TESOL 2-5.
Interpret Oral Cause-and-Effect Relationships: Which cause-and-effect relationship is supported by the spoken explanation?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.053 Interpret Oral Cause-and-Effect Relationships: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.SL.2; TESOL 2-5..
Interpret Oral Problem-and-Solution Structures: Which option correctly identifies the problem, proposed solution, or likely result presented orally? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable; WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies; Full standards crosswalk for EL.054 Interpret Oral Problem-and-Solution Structures: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.SL.2; TESOL 2-5.
Recognize Definitions, Examples, and Restatements: Which meaning is clarified by a speaker's definition, example, synonym, contrast, or restatement? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.055 Recognize Definitions, Examples, and Restatements: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.SL.2; CCRA.L.4; TESOL 2-5.
Integrate Spoken Information with Academic Visuals: Which conclusion best combines information from a speaker with a diagram, chart, map, equation, timeline, or demonstration? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.056 Integrate Spoken Information with Academic Visuals: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.SL.2; CCRA.R.7; TESOL 2-5.
Identify Oral Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning: Which option correctly labels the claim, evidence, or reasoning in an academic explanation or argument?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.057 Identify Oral Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.4, ELP.6; CCSS CCRA.SL.2-3; TESOL 2-5..
Evaluate a Speaker's Point of View and Bias: Which statement best describes the speaker's perspective, assumptions, emphasis, or possible bias? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable. WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.058 Evaluate a Speaker's Point of View and Bias: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.6, ELP.7; CCSS CCRA.SL.3, 6; TESOL 2-5.
Select Effective Academic Notes: Which note set captures key ideas, terms, relationships, and examples while omitting repetition and minor details? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.059 Select Effective Academic Notes: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.SL.2; CCRA.W.8; TESOL 2-5.
Infer a Supported Academic Conclusion: Which conclusion logically follows from the evidence and reasoning presented in a lecture, discussion, or demonstration?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.060 Infer a Supported Academic Conclusion: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3, ELP.6; CCSS CCRA.SL.2-3; TESOL 2-5..
Speaking Interaction, Conversation, and Presentation
Select Appropriate Conversation Openings: Which greeting, introduction, or opening question is most appropriate for the relationship, setting, and level of formality? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.061 Select Appropriate Conversation Openings: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.2, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.SL.1, 6; CCRA.L.3; TESOL 1.
Select Relevant Responses to Questions and Comments: Which response directly answers a question or appropriately continues the conversation? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable; WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.062 Select Relevant Responses to Questions and Comments: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.2, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.SL.1, 6; TESOL 1.
Recognize Turn-Taking and Conversation Cues: Which expression or nonverbal cue appropriately starts, holds, yields, or closes a conversational turn?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.063 Recognize Turn-Taking and Conversation Cues: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.2, ELP.7; CCSS CCRA.SL.1, 6; TESOL 1..
Form and Answer Information Questions: Which question or answer correctly uses who, what, when, where, why, how, or an appropriate auxiliary verb? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.064 Form and Answer Information Questions: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.2, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.SL.1; CCRA.L.1; TESOL 1.
Expand Ideas with Complete Spoken Sentences: Which response most clearly expands a short answer by adding a relevant detail, example, explanation, or reason? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.065 Expand Ideas with Complete Spoken Sentences: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.2, ELP.3, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.SL.1, 4, 6; TESOL 1.
Clarify, Rephrase, and Confirm Understanding: Which statement best restates an idea, checks understanding, or repairs a communication breakdown? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.066 Clarify, Rephrase, and Confirm Understanding: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.2, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.SL.1, 6; CCRA.L.3; TESOL 1..
Agree and Disagree Respectfully: Which response expresses agreement, partial agreement, or disagreement while maintaining a respectful academic tone?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.067 Agree and Disagree Respectfully: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.2, ELP.4, ELP.7; CCSS CCRA.SL.1, 6; CCRA.L.3; TESOL 1..
Express Preferences, Opinions, and Reasons: Which spoken response states a clear preference or opinion and supports it with a relevant reason?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.068 Express Preferences, Opinions, and Reasons: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.2, ELP.4, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.SL.1, 4, 6; TESOL 1.
Participate in Collaborative Discussion Roles: Which contribution best fulfills a discussion role such as asking for evidence, building on an idea, summarizing, or inviting another speaker? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.069 Participate in Collaborative Discussion Roles: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.2, ELP.3, ELP.4, ELP.7; CCSS CCRA.SL.1; TESOL 1.
Organize a Short Oral Report: Which outline best organizes an oral report with an opening, logically ordered points, supporting details, and a conclusion? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.070 Organize a Short Oral Report: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.SL.4, 6; TESOL 1.
Use Evidence and Transitions in Presentations: Which sentence most effectively introduces evidence, connects ideas, or explains the significance of a visual during an oral presentation?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.071 Use Evidence and Transitions in Presentations: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.4, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.SL.4-5; CCRA.L.3; TESOL 1..
Adapt Speech to Audience, Purpose, and Context: Which version of a message best fits a formal presentation, classroom discussion, peer conversation, interview, or community setting?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.072 Adapt Speech to Audience, Purpose, and Context: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.2, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.SL.4, 6; CCRA.L.3; TESOL 1..
Pronunciation, Stress, Rhythm, and Intonation
Distinguish English Consonant Sounds: Which word is heard when choices differ in a challenging consonant sound or place of articulation? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.073 Distinguish English Consonant Sounds: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.SL.2, 6; CCRA.L.1; TESOL 1.
Distinguish English Vowel Sounds: Which word is heard when choices differ in a short, long, reduced, or tense-lax vowel sound?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.074 Distinguish English Vowel Sounds: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.SL.2, 6; CCRA.L.1; TESOL 1..
Recognize Final Consonants and Consonant Clusters: Which pronunciation preserves the final consonant or cluster needed for the intended word and grammatical meaning?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.075 Recognize Final Consonants and Consonant Clusters: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.SL.2, 6; CCRA.L.1; TESOL 1..
Identify Syllable Stress in Multisyllabic Words: Which syllable receives primary stress in the correctly pronounced word?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.076 Identify Syllable Stress in Multisyllabic Words: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.SL.2, 6; CCRA.L.4; TESOL 1..
Interpret Word-Stress Shifts: Which pronunciation and part of speech correctly reflect a stress shift in words such as record, permit, or present? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.077 Interpret Word-Stress Shifts: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.SL.2, 6; CCRA.L.1, 4; TESOL 1.
Identify Sentence Stress: Which spoken version appropriately stresses content words or contrastive information to convey the intended meaning? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.078 Identify Sentence Stress: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.SL.2, 6; CCRA.L.3; TESOL 1.
Recognize Reduced Forms in Natural Speech: Which written phrase matches a naturally reduced spoken form involving unstressed function words or common contractions? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.079 Recognize Reduced Forms in Natural Speech: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.SL.2, 6; CCRA.L.1; TESOL 1.
Recognize Linking, Assimilation, and Elision: Which written sequence best represents the words heard when sounds link, change slightly, or are omitted in connected speech?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.080 Recognize Linking, Assimilation, and Elision: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.SL.2, 6; TESOL 1..
Interpret Intonation in Statements and Questions: Which meaning or sentence type is signaled by the speaker's rising, falling, or fall-rise intonation? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable; WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.081 Interpret Intonation in Statements and Questions: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.SL.2-3, 6; TESOL 1.
Interpret Intonation for Attitude and Emphasis: Which attitude, correction, contrast, uncertainty, or politeness meaning is conveyed by the speaker's intonation? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.082 Interpret Intonation for Attitude and Emphasis: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.7; CCSS CCRA.SL.3, 6; CCRA.L.3; TESOL 1.
Pronounce Plural and Third-Person -s Endings: Which pronunciation correctly uses /s/, /z/, or /iz/ for a plural, possessive, or third-person singular ending? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.083 Pronounce Plural and Third-Person -s Endings: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.SL.6; CCRA.L.1-2; TESOL 1.
Pronounce Regular Past-Tense -ed Endings: Which pronunciation correctly uses /t/, /d/, or /id/ for a regular past-tense or past-participle ending?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.084 Pronounce Regular Past-Tense -ed Endings: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.SL.6; CCRA.L.1-2; TESOL 1..
Vocabulary Foundations and Word Relationships
Identify High-Utility Everyday Vocabulary: Which word best names the pictured object, action, quality, place, person, or common situation?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.085 Identify High-Utility Everyday Vocabulary: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.L.4, 6; CCRA.R.7; TESOL 1-2.
Classify Words by Category: Which word belongs to the stated category, or which category best includes the given words?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.086 Classify Words by Category: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.L.5-6; TESOL 1-2..
Identify Synonyms in Context: Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to the target word as it is used in the sentence?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.087 Identify Synonyms in Context: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.R.4; CCRA.L.4-5; TESOL 1-2..
Identify Antonyms in Context: Which word or phrase has the opposite meaning from the target word as it is used in the sentence? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable. WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.088 Identify Antonyms in Context: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.R.4; CCRA.L.4-5; TESOL 1-2.
Interpret Multiple-Meaning Words: Which meaning of a multiple-meaning word fits the sentence, image, or academic context? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.089 Interpret Multiple-Meaning Words: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.R.4; CCRA.L.4; TESOL 1-2.
Use Definition and Example Context Clues: Which meaning is best supported by a definition, appositive, example, or restatement near the unfamiliar word? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.090 Use Definition and Example Context Clues: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.R.4; CCRA.L.4; TESOL 1-2.
Use Contrast and Cause Context Clues: Which meaning is best supported by contrast, comparison, cause, effect, or overall sentence logic? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.091 Use Contrast and Cause Context Clues: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.R.4; CCRA.L.4; TESOL 1-2.
Recognize Common Collocations: Which word combination sounds natural and accurately expresses the intended meaning, such as make a decision or heavy rain? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.092 Recognize Common Collocations: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.3, 6; TESOL 1-2.
Interpret Common Phrasal Verbs: Which meaning best matches a common verb-particle combination in the sentence or conversation? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.093 Interpret Common Phrasal Verbs: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.R.4; CCRA.L.4-6; TESOL 1-2.
Interpret Common Idioms and Figurative Expressions: Which nonliteral meaning best fits the idiom, proverb, or conventional expression in context? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.094 Interpret Common Idioms and Figurative Expressions: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.R.4; CCRA.L.5-6; TESOL 1-2..
Distinguish Denotation and Connotation: Which word has the precise literal meaning and positive, negative, or neutral association required by the context?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.095 Distinguish Denotation and Connotation: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.R.4; CCRA.L.3, 5-6; TESOL 1-2..
Choose Precise Words for Register and Purpose: Which word or phrase is most precise and appropriately formal for the audience, task, and subject?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.096 Choose Precise Words for Register and Purpose: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.8, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.L.3, 6; CCRA.W.4; TESOL 1-2..
Morphology, Roots, and Academic Word Learning
Interpret Inflectional Endings: Which meaning or grammatical form is created by an inflectional ending such as -s, -ed, -ing, -er, or -est?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.097 Interpret Inflectional Endings: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.3; CCRA.L.1, 4; TESOL 2-5..
Interpret Common Prefixes: Which meaning is added to a base word by a prefix such as un-, re-, dis-, pre-, mis-, inter-, or sub-?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.098 Interpret Common Prefixes: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.L.4; TESOL 2-5..
Interpret Derivational Suffixes: Which meaning or part of speech results from adding a suffix such as -tion, -ment, -ity, -ous, -ive, -ize, or -ly?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.099 Interpret Derivational Suffixes: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 4; TESOL 2-5..
Use Greek and Latin Roots: Which meaning is most likely for an unfamiliar word based on a common Greek or Latin root?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.100 Use Greek and Latin Roots: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.L.4; TESOL 2-5..
Recognize Word Families: Which set of words shares a base or root, and how does each form function in a sentence?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.101 Recognize Word Families: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 4, 6; TESOL 2-5..
Interpret Compound Words: Which meaning is most likely when two familiar words combine to form a new compound word? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.102 Interpret Compound Words: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.L.4-5; TESOL 2-5.
Use Cognates and Avoid False Cognates: Which English word is a useful true cognate with the learner's other language, or which apparent cognate has a different meaning?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.103 Use Cognates and Avoid False Cognates: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.L.4-6; TESOL 2-5..
Interpret Nominalizations: Which noun form represents an action, process, quality, or concept expressed by a related verb or adjective? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.104 Interpret Nominalizations: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.R.4; CCRA.L.1, 4; TESOL 2-5.
Use General Academic Vocabulary: Which Tier 2 academic word best completes a sentence about analyzing, comparing, evaluating, interpreting, or explaining?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.105 Use General Academic Vocabulary: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.8, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.L.4, 6; CCRA.W.2; TESOL 2-5..
Use Discipline-Specific Vocabulary: Which technical term accurately names the concept, process, relationship, or tool in language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.106 Use Discipline-Specific Vocabulary: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.8, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.R.4; CCRA.L.6; TESOL 2-5.
Combine Morphology and Context: Which meaning is best supported when information from prefixes, roots, suffixes, syntax, and context is considered together? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.107 Combine Morphology and Context: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.R.4; CCRA.L.4; TESOL 2-5.
Select Effective Word-Learning References and Strategies: Which dictionary entry, glossary feature, corpus example, word map, or verification strategy best resolves the vocabulary question? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.108 Select Effective Word-Learning References and Strategies: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.5, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.L.4, 6; CCRA.W.8; TESOL 2-5.
Reading Fluency and Strategic Reading
Track Print and Phrase Boundaries: Choose the marked version of a sentence that best shows accurate word tracking and meaningful phrase boundaries. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.109 Track Print and Phrase Boundaries: WIDA ELD-LA; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.1, 4; TESOL 2.
Recognize High-Frequency Words Automatically: Which high-frequency word is shown or heard, including forms that must be recognized without slow decoding?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.110 Recognize High-Frequency Words Automatically: WIDA ELD-LA; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8; CCSS RF.K-5.3-4; TESOL 2..
Use Punctuation to Support Phrasing: Which oral reading or phrase grouping best reflects commas, end punctuation, quotation marks, and sentence structure?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.111 Use Punctuation to Support Phrasing: WIDA ELD-LA; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS RF.K-5.4; CCRA.L.2; TESOL 2..
Choose an Appropriate Reading Rate: Which reading approach best fits a simple story, dense academic paragraph, directions, reference entry, or time-limited task?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.112 Choose an Appropriate Reading Rate: WIDA ELD-LA; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.7; CCSS RF.K-5.4; CCRA.R.10; TESOL 2.
Preview Titles, Headings, and Visuals: Which prediction or purpose is best supported by the title, headings, illustrations, captions, and layout before reading?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.113 Preview Titles, Headings, and Visuals: WIDA ELD-LA; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.R.5, 7; TESOL 2..
Activate Background Knowledge and Make Predictions: Which prediction is most reasonable based on prior knowledge and the information available in the text? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.114 Activate Background Knowledge and Make Predictions: WIDA ELD-LA; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.R.1, 3; TESOL 2.
Monitor Comprehension and Repair Meaning: Which strategy should a reader use after noticing confusion, such as rereading, slowing down, checking a reference, or summarizing? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.115 Monitor Comprehension and Repair Meaning: WIDA ELD-LA; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.5, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.R.1, 10; CCRA.L.4; TESOL 2.
Use Annotation and Highlighting Purposefully: Which annotation or highlighted phrase most effectively records a main idea, key detail, question, connection, or unfamiliar term?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.116 Use Annotation and Highlighting Purposefully: WIDA ELD-LA; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3, ELP.5; CCSS CCRA.R.1-2; CCRA.W.8; TESOL 2..
Identify Text Purpose and Genre: Which purpose or genre best fits the text's features, organization, language, and intended audience? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.117 Identify Text Purpose and Genre: WIDA ELD-LA; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3, ELP.7; CCSS CCRA.R.5-6; TESOL 2.
Use Glossaries, Indexes, and Reference Features: Which reference feature will most efficiently locate a definition, topic, page, pronunciation, or related term? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.118 Use Glossaries, Indexes, and Reference Features: WIDA ELD-LA; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.5, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.R.5, 7; CCRA.L.4; TESOL 2.
Interpret Graphic and Typographic Features: Which meaning is communicated by boldface, italics, bullets, sidebars, icons, color coding, captions, or other text features? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.119 Interpret Graphic and Typographic Features: WIDA ELD-LA; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.7, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.R.5, 7; TESOL 2..
Summarize and Retell After Reading: Which summary or retelling accurately preserves the text's central ideas, sequence, and most important details? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.120 Summarize and Retell After Reading: WIDA ELD-LA; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.R.2-3; TESOL 2.
Literary Reading Comprehension
Identify Characters, Settings, and Events: Which option correctly identifies a story's characters, setting, or major events from explicit text evidence?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.121 Identify Characters, Settings, and Events: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.R.1, 3; TESOL 2..
Sequence Plot Events: Which sequence correctly orders the major events of a story, drama, myth, or narrative poem?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.122 Sequence Plot Events: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.R.2-3; TESOL 2..
Identify Conflict and Resolution: Which option best describes the central conflict, complication, turning point, or resolution? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.123 Identify Conflict and Resolution: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.R.2-3; TESOL 2.
Analyze Character Traits and Motivation: Which trait, motivation, or change is best supported by the character's actions, words, thoughts, and relationships? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.124 Analyze Character Traits and Motivation: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.R.1, 3; TESOL 2.
Identify Narrator and Point of View: Which narrator or point of view is used, and how does it shape the information available to the reader? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable. WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.125 Identify Narrator and Point of View: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3, ELP.7; CCSS CCRA.R.6; TESOL 2.
Determine Theme or Central Message: Which theme or central message is best supported by the story's events, characters, and ending?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.126 Determine Theme or Central Message: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.R.1-2; TESOL 2..
Interpret Literary Figurative Language: Which meaning or effect is created by a simile, metaphor, personification, symbol, allusion, or other figure of speech? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.127 Interpret Literary Figurative Language: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.R.4; CCRA.L.5; TESOL 2.
Analyze Tone and Mood: Which tone or mood is created by the author's diction, imagery, details, pacing, and sentence patterns?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.128 Analyze Tone and Mood: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.7, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.R.4, 6; CCRA.L.3; TESOL 2..
Analyze Dialogue and Description: Which effect does a line of dialogue or descriptive passage have on character, plot, setting, or theme? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.129 Analyze Dialogue and Description: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.R.3-5; TESOL 2.
Compare Characters, Events, or Themes: Which comparison accurately explains similarities and differences among characters, events, conflicts, or themes?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.130 Compare Characters, Events, or Themes: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.R.3, 9; TESOL 2..
Draw Literary Inferences with Evidence: Which inference about a character, relationship, event, or theme is best supported by specific textual evidence? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.131 Draw Literary Inferences with Evidence: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.R.1, 3; TESOL 2.
Compare Versions and Cultural Perspectives: Which statement best compares how two texts, performances, or cultural versions treat a shared story, archetype, or theme? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.132 Compare Versions and Cultural Perspectives: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3, ELP.7; CCSS CCRA.R.7, 9; TESOL 2.
Informational Reading Comprehension
Determine Main Idea or Central Idea: Which statement best expresses the main idea or central idea of an informational passage?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.133 Determine Main Idea or Central Idea: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.R.1-2; TESOL 2-5..
Identify Supporting Details: Which fact, example, definition, or quotation most directly supports the passage's main idea?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.134 Identify Supporting Details: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.R.1-2; TESOL 2-5..
Summarize Informational Text: Which summary objectively states the central idea and key supporting points without minor details or opinions? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.135 Summarize Informational Text: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.R.2; TESOL 2-5.
Recognize Description and Sequence Structures: Which text structure organizes information by describing characteristics or placing steps and events in order? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.136 Recognize Description and Sequence Structures: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.R.5; TESOL 2-5.
Recognize Compare-and-Contrast Structure: Which statement or organizer accurately represents the similarities and differences developed in the text? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.137 Recognize Compare-and-Contrast Structure: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.R.5; TESOL 2-5.
Recognize Cause-and-Effect Structure: Which cause-and-effect relationship is explicitly stated or logically supported by the passage? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable. WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.138 Recognize Cause-and-Effect Structure: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.R.3, 5; TESOL 2-5.
Recognize Problem-and-Solution Structure: Which option correctly identifies the problem, proposed response, constraints, or outcome described in the text? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable; WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.139 Recognize Problem-and-Solution Structure: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.R.3, 5; TESOL 2-5.
Use Headings, Captions, and Text Features: Which information can be located or predicted from headings, captions, sidebars, timelines, maps, and other text features? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.140 Use Headings, Captions, and Text Features: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.R.5, 7; TESOL 2-5.
Interpret Diagrams, Tables, Charts, and Graphs: Which conclusion best integrates information from an informational passage and an accompanying visual or data display?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.141 Interpret Diagrams, Tables, Charts, and Graphs: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.R.7; TESOL 2-5..
Analyze Author's Purpose: Which purpose best explains why the author included particular information, examples, comparisons, or calls to action? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.142 Analyze Author's Purpose: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.7; CCSS CCRA.R.6; TESOL 2-5.
Interpret Domain-Specific Vocabulary: Which meaning of a technical or discipline-specific term is supported by the passage and its context? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.143 Interpret Domain-Specific Vocabulary: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.R.4; CCRA.L.4, 6; TESOL 2-5.
Synthesize Ideas Across Sections: Which statement accurately combines related ideas, evidence, and relationships developed across multiple paragraphs or sections? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.144 Synthesize Ideas Across Sections: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.R.2-3, 5; TESOL 2-5.
Critical Reading, Evidence, and Text Comparison
Distinguish Explicit Information and Inference: Which statement is directly stated, and which conclusion must be inferred from clues in the text?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.145 Distinguish Explicit Information and Inference: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SS; KLU Argue; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3; CCSS CCRA.R.1; TESOL 2, 5..
Select the Best Textual Evidence: Which sentence, quotation, or detail provides the strongest support for the stated analysis or inference? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable; WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.146 Select the Best Textual Evidence: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SS; KLU Argue; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3, ELP.4; CCSS CCRA.R.1; TESOL 2, 5.
Distinguish Fact, Opinion, and Reasoned Judgment: Which statement is a verifiable fact, a personal opinion, or a judgment supported by stated criteria?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.147 Distinguish Fact, Opinion, and Reasoned Judgment: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SS; KLU Argue; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.6; CCSS CCRA.R.6, 8; TESOL 2, 5..
Identify Claims, Reasons, and Evidence: Which option correctly identifies the author's claim, supporting reason, or evidence? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.148 Identify Claims, Reasons, and Evidence: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SS; KLU Argue; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.4, ELP.6; CCSS CCRA.R.8; TESOL 2, 5.
Evaluate Relevance and Sufficiency of Evidence: Which evidence is relevant, credible, and sufficient to support the claim, and which evidence is weak or unrelated? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.149 Evaluate Relevance and Sufficiency of Evidence: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SS; KLU Argue; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.4, ELP.6; CCSS CCRA.R.1, 8; TESOL 2, 5.
Identify Bias and Loaded Language: Which word choice, omission, framing device, or source feature reveals bias or attempts to influence the reader emotionally?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.150 Identify Bias and Loaded Language: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SS; KLU Argue; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.6, ELP.7, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.R.4, 6; TESOL 2, 5..
Distinguish Source Types and Purposes: Which source is primary, secondary, reference, journalistic, persuasive, commercial, or scholarly based on its features and purpose?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.151 Distinguish Source Types and Purposes: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SS; KLU Argue; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.5, ELP.6, ELP.7; CCSS CCRA.R.5-6, 8; TESOL 2, 5..
Compare Authors' Viewpoints: Which statement accurately compares the perspectives, assumptions, priorities, or purposes of two authors?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.152 Compare Authors' Viewpoints: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SS; KLU Argue; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.6, ELP.7; CCSS CCRA.R.6, 9; TESOL 2, 5..
Compare Information Across Media: Which conclusion best compares how a written text, speech, video, infographic, or data display presents the same topic?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.153 Compare Information Across Media: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SS; KLU Argue; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.6; CCSS CCRA.R.7, 9; CCRA.SL.2; TESOL 2, 5.
Recognize Common Logical Fallacies: Which reasoning error appears in the argument, such as overgeneralization, false cause, false dilemma, circular reasoning, or personal attack? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.154 Recognize Common Logical Fallacies: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SS; KLU Argue; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.6; CCSS CCRA.R.8; CCRA.SL.3; TESOL 2, 5.
Reconcile Conflicting Information: Which explanation best accounts for differences among sources by considering evidence, definitions, methods, dates, and perspectives? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable. WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.155 Reconcile Conflicting Information: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SS; KLU Argue; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.5, ELP.6; CCSS CCRA.R.7, 9; TESOL 2, 5.
Evaluate Credibility and Draw a Supported Conclusion: Which conclusion is best supported after evaluating source expertise, evidence quality, corroboration, currency, and purpose? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.156 Evaluate Credibility and Draw a Supported Conclusion: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SS; KLU Argue; Interpretive; ELPA21 ELP.5, ELP.6; CCSS CCRA.R.1, 7-9; TESOL 2, 5.
Nouns, Articles, Pronouns, and Determiners
Classify Common, Proper, Count, and Noncount Nouns: Which noun type is shown, and which determiner or quantity expression correctly accompanies it?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.157 Classify Common, Proper, Count, and Noncount Nouns: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1; TESOL 1-2..
Form Regular and Irregular Plurals: Which plural form correctly completes the sentence, including irregular and compound nouns? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.158 Form Regular and Irregular Plurals: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2; TESOL 1-2.
Form Possessive Nouns: Which singular or plural possessive form correctly shows ownership or relationship?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.159 Form Possessive Nouns: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2; TESOL 1-2..
Use Articles a, an, the, and Zero Article: Which article choice correctly signals whether a noun is general, specific, singular, unique, previously mentioned, or uncountable? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.160 Use Articles a, an, the, and Zero Article: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 3; TESOL 1-2.
Use Demonstratives and Quantifiers: Which determiner correctly expresses distance, amount, number, distribution, or specificity? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.161 Use Demonstratives and Quantifiers: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1; TESOL 1-2.
Use Subject and Object Pronouns: Which subject or object pronoun correctly replaces the noun phrase and fits its grammatical position? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.162 Use Subject and Object Pronouns: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1; TESOL 1-2.
Use Possessive Adjectives and Possessive Pronouns: Which possessive form correctly shows ownership without creating an incomplete or repetitive noun phrase?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.163 Use Possessive Adjectives and Possessive Pronouns: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1; TESOL 1-2..
Use Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns: Which pronoun correctly refers back to the subject or adds emphasis without changing the core meaning?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.164 Use Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1; TESOL 1-2..
Use Indefinite Pronouns: Which indefinite pronoun correctly expresses an unspecified person, thing, amount, or distribution and agrees with the verb?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.165 Use Indefinite Pronouns: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1; TESOL 1-2..
Use Relative Pronouns: Which relative pronoun correctly introduces a clause describing a person, place, thing, time, or possession? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.166 Use Relative Pronouns: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1; TESOL 1-2.
Maintain Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement: Which pronoun agrees with its antecedent in person, number, and appropriate reference? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.167 Maintain Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1; TESOL 1-2.
Ensure Clear Pronoun Reference: Which revision removes an ambiguous, vague, or missing pronoun reference?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.168 Ensure Clear Pronoun Reference: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 3; CCRA.W.5; TESOL 1-2..
Verbs, Tense, Aspect, Voice, and Modality
Use the Verbs Be, Have, and Do: Which form of be, have, or do correctly functions as a main verb, auxiliary, question form, or negative form?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.169 Use the Verbs Be, Have, and Do: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1; TESOL 1-2, 4-5..
Use the Simple Present: Which verb form correctly expresses a routine, repeated action, general truth, state, or scheduled event? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.170 Use the Simple Present: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 3; TESOL 1-2, 4-5.
Use the Present Progressive: Which verb phrase correctly expresses an action in progress, a temporary situation, or an arranged near-future event? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.171 Use the Present Progressive: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 3; TESOL 1-2, 4-5.
Use the Simple Past: Which regular or irregular past-tense form correctly reports a completed action or state at a definite past time?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.172 Use the Simple Past: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2; TESOL 1-2, 4-5..
Use the Past Progressive: Which verb phrase correctly describes an ongoing past action, background event, or interrupted activity? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.173 Use the Past Progressive: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 3; TESOL 1-2, 4-5.
Express Future Time: Which future form with will, be going to, the present progressive, or the simple present best fits the prediction, plan, intention, or schedule?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.174 Express Future Time: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 3; TESOL 1-2, 4-5..
Use the Present Perfect: Which present-perfect form correctly connects an indefinite past event, life experience, recent result, or continuing situation to the present?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.175 Use the Present Perfect: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 3; TESOL 1-2, 4-5..
Use the Past Perfect and Sequence of Tenses: Which verb forms correctly show that one past event occurred before another and maintain a logical time sequence? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.176 Use the Past Perfect and Sequence of Tenses: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 3; TESOL 1-2, 4-5.
Maintain Subject-Verb Agreement: Which verb agrees with the subject in number and person, including sentences with intervening phrases or compound subjects?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.177 Maintain Subject-Verb Agreement: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1; TESOL 1-2, 4-5..
Use Modal Verbs and Related Expressions: Which modal or semi-modal best expresses ability, permission, advice, obligation, probability, deduction, or willingness?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.178 Use Modal Verbs and Related Expressions: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 3; TESOL 1-2, 4-5..
Use Active and Passive Voice: Which active or passive construction best emphasizes the actor, action, process, or result for the intended context?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.179 Use Active and Passive Voice: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 3; CCRA.W.4; TESOL 1-2, 4-5..
Interpret and Form Conditional Meanings: Which conditional structure correctly expresses a real possibility, general result, hypothetical situation, or unreal past outcome?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.180 Interpret and Form Conditional Meanings: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.4, ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 3; TESOL 1-2, 4-5..
Modifiers, Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Word Order
Use Adjectives and Standard Adjective Order: Which adjective form and sequence correctly describes the noun without unnecessary repetition or unnatural order?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.181 Use Adjectives and Standard Adjective Order: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 3; TESOL 1-2..
Form Comparatives and Superlatives: Which comparative or superlative form correctly expresses the relationship among two or more people, objects, quantities, or qualities?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.182 Form Comparatives and Superlatives: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1; TESOL 1-2..
Use Adverbs of Manner, Time, Frequency, and Degree: Which adverb correctly modifies the verb, adjective, clause, or entire sentence and appears in a natural position?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.183 Use Adverbs of Manner, Time, Frequency, and Degree: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 3; TESOL 1-2.
Choose Between Adjective and Adverb Forms: Which form correctly describes a noun, modifies an action, or completes a linking-verb construction?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.184 Choose Between Adjective and Adverb Forms: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1; TESOL 1-2..
Use Prepositions of Time, Place, and Movement: Which preposition correctly expresses the intended temporal, spatial, directional, or relational meaning?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.185 Use Prepositions of Time, Place, and Movement: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 3; TESOL 1-2.
Interpret Prepositional Phrases: Which noun, verb, adjective, or clause is modified by the prepositional phrase, and what relationship does it express?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.186 Interpret Prepositional Phrases: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.8, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 4; TESOL 1-2..
Use Coordinating Conjunctions: Which coordinating conjunction correctly joins words, phrases, or independent clauses with the intended logical relationship? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.187 Use Coordinating Conjunctions: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2; TESOL 1-2.
Use Subordinating Conjunctions: Which subordinating conjunction correctly expresses time, cause, contrast, condition, purpose, or concession? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.188 Use Subordinating Conjunctions: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 3; TESOL 1-2.
Use Correlative Conjunctions: Which paired conjunction correctly connects parallel words, phrases, or clauses? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.189 Use Correlative Conjunctions: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 3; TESOL 1-2.
Use Transitions and Logical Connectors: Which transition most clearly signals addition, sequence, contrast, cause, result, example, emphasis, or conclusion? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.190 Use Transitions and Logical Connectors: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.3; CCRA.W.4; TESOL 1-2.
Apply Standard English Word Order: Which sentence places subjects, auxiliaries, verbs, objects, complements, and adverbials in a clear standard order? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.191 Apply Standard English Word Order: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1; TESOL 1-2.
Place Modifiers Clearly: Which revision moves a misplaced or dangling modifier so that it clearly describes the intended word or action? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes / Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.192 Place Modifiers Clearly: WIDA ELD-SI/ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 3; CCRA.W.5; TESOL 1-2.
Sentence Types, Clauses, and Complex Syntax
Identify Complete Subjects and Predicates: Which words form the complete subject and complete predicate of the sentence?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.193 Identify Complete Subjects and Predicates: WIDA ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1; TESOL 2..
Recognize and Correct Sentence Fragments: Which option is a complete sentence, or which revision correctly completes a fragment?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.194 Recognize and Correct Sentence Fragments: WIDA ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2; CCRA.W.5; TESOL 2..
Recognize and Correct Run-ons and Comma Splices: Which revision correctly separates or joins improperly combined independent clauses? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.195 Recognize and Correct Run-ons and Comma Splices: WIDA ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2; CCRA.W.5; TESOL 2.
Identify Sentence Purposes: Which sentence is declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory, and which punctuation completes it? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.196 Identify Sentence Purposes: WIDA ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2; TESOL 2.
Distinguish Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences: Which sentence type is shown based on the number and relationship of independent and dependent clauses? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable. WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.197 Distinguish Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences: WIDA ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1; TESOL 2.
Identify Independent and Dependent Clauses: Which clause can stand alone, and which clause depends on another clause to complete its meaning? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.198 Identify Independent and Dependent Clauses: WIDA ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1; TESOL 2.
Use Noun Clauses: Which clause correctly functions as a subject, object, or complement within the larger sentence? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.199 Use Noun Clauses: WIDA ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 3; TESOL 2.
Use Adjective and Relative Clauses: Which relative clause clearly and correctly modifies the intended noun, including appropriate punctuation for essential and nonessential information? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.200 Use Adjective and Relative Clauses: WIDA ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2, 3; TESOL 2.
Use Adverb Clauses: Which adverb clause correctly expresses time, place, reason, condition, contrast, purpose, or result? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.201 Use Adverb Clauses: WIDA ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 3; TESOL 2.
Use Gerund, Infinitive, and Participial Phrases: Which verbal form correctly functions as a noun, adjective, complement, or purpose phrase in the sentence? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable. WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.202 Use Gerund, Infinitive, and Participial Phrases: WIDA ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 3; TESOL 2.
Maintain Parallel Structure: Which sentence uses parallel grammatical forms in a series, comparison, paired construction, or outline? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.203 Maintain Parallel Structure: WIDA ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 3; TESOL 2.
Combine Sentences for Variety and Emphasis: Which revision combines ideas accurately while improving rhythm, emphasis, cohesion, and syntactic variety?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.204 Combine Sentences for Variety and Emphasis: WIDA ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 3; CCRA.W.4-5; TESOL 2..
Mechanics, Usage, and Editing
Apply Capitalization Rules: Which sentence correctly capitalizes sentence beginnings, names, titles, places, languages, nationalities, dates, organizations, and appropriate headings? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.205 Apply Capitalization Rules: WIDA ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.2; TESOL 2.
Use End Punctuation: Which period, question mark, or exclamation point correctly matches the sentence's structure and intended force? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.206 Use End Punctuation: WIDA ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.2; TESOL 2.
Use Commas in Series and Coordinate Modifiers: Which sentence correctly uses commas in a list, between coordinate adjectives, or with paired items? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.207 Use Commas in Series and Coordinate Modifiers: WIDA ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.2; TESOL 2.
Use Commas with Introductory and Nonessential Elements: Which sentence correctly punctuates an introductory phrase, transition, direct address, interrupter, appositive, or nonessential clause? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable. WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.208 Use Commas with Introductory and Nonessential Elements: WIDA ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.2-3; TESOL 2.
Use Apostrophes in Contractions and Possessives: Which apostrophe placement correctly forms a contraction or shows singular, plural, or joint possession? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.209 Use Apostrophes in Contractions and Possessives: WIDA ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.2; TESOL 2.
Use Quotation Marks and Dialogue Punctuation: Which sentence correctly punctuates direct quotations, dialogue, titles, and quoted evidence? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.210 Use Quotation Marks and Dialogue Punctuation: WIDA ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.8-9; TESOL 2.
Use Colons, Semicolons, Dashes, and Parentheses: Which punctuation mark most clearly introduces, joins, separates, emphasizes, or encloses the information? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable; WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.211 Use Colons, Semicolons, Dashes, and Parentheses: WIDA ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.2-3; TESOL 2.
Correct Spelling and Commonly Confused Words: Which revision corrects a spelling error or chooses the contextually correct form of a commonly confused word? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.212 Correct Spelling and Commonly Confused Words: WIDA ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.2, 4; TESOL 2.
Edit Agreement Errors: Which revision corrects subject-verb, pronoun-antecedent, or noun-determiner agreement? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.213 Edit Agreement Errors: WIDA ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5; TESOL 2.
Maintain Consistency of Tense, Person, Number, and Voice: Which revision removes an unnecessary shift and maintains a consistent grammatical perspective? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.214 Maintain Consistency of Tense, Person, Number, and Voice: WIDA ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1, 3; CCRA.W.5; TESOL 2.
Revise for Concision and Eliminate Redundancy: Which revision removes wordiness, repetition, empty phrases, or unnecessary qualifiers without changing the intended meaning? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.215 Revise for Concision and Eliminate Redundancy: WIDA ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.L.3; CCRA.W.4-5; TESOL 2.
Edit for Formal Style and Standard English: Which revision best matches formal written English while preserving clarity, appropriate tone, and the writer's intended meaning?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.216 Edit for Formal Style and Standard English: WIDA ELD-LA; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.1-3; CCRA.W.4-5; TESOL 2..
Writing Foundations and Paragraph Development
Select a Sentence that Matches a Prompt or Visual: Which complete sentence most accurately describes the picture, data display, situation, or writing prompt? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.217 Select a Sentence that Matches a Prompt or Visual: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Inform/Explain; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.W.4; CCRA.L.1; TESOL 2.
Build Complete Sentences from Given Information: Which sentence correctly combines the provided words, notes, or sentence frame into a complete and meaningful statement?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.218 Build Complete Sentences from Given Information: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Inform/Explain; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.W.4; CCRA.L.1; TESOL 2..
Identify Effective Topic Sentences: Which topic sentence clearly states the paragraph's focus and prepares the reader for the supporting information?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.219 Identify Effective Topic Sentences: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Inform/Explain; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.2, 4; TESOL 2..
Develop Ideas with Examples and Explanations: Which sentence best adds a concrete example, fact, definition, explanation, or illustration to develop the idea? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable. WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.221 Develop Ideas with Examples and Explanations: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Inform/Explain; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.2, 4; TESOL 2.
Order Sentences Logically: Which sequence creates the clearest chronological, spatial, general-to-specific, or logical paragraph structure? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable; WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.222 Order Sentences Logically: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Inform/Explain; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.4; TESOL 2.
Use Transitions Within and Between Paragraphs: Which transition best connects the ideas and makes the relationship between sentences or paragraphs explicit? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable; WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.223 Use Transitions Within and Between Paragraphs: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Inform/Explain; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.4; CCRA.L.3; TESOL 2.
Select Effective Concluding Sentences: Which concluding sentence appropriately restates, synthesizes, reflects on, or extends the paragraph's main idea?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.224 Select Effective Concluding Sentences: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Inform/Explain; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.2, 4; TESOL 2..
Maintain Paragraph Unity and Coherence: Which sentence should be removed, revised, or relocated because it disrupts the paragraph's focus or flow?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.225 Maintain Paragraph Unity and Coherence: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Inform/Explain; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; TESOL 2..
Transform Notes and Visuals into Written Information: Which sentence or paragraph accurately converts a list, chart, diagram, timeline, or set of notes into connected prose?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.226 Transform Notes and Visuals into Written Information: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Inform/Explain; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.2, 4, 8; CCRA.R.7; TESOL 2..
Revise for Clarity, Audience, and Purpose: Which revision most improves clarity, organization, detail, tone, or reader understanding for the assigned task?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.227 Revise for Clarity, Audience, and Purpose: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Inform/Explain; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3; TESOL 2..
Choose the Appropriate Stage of the Writing Process: Which planning, drafting, revising, editing, publishing, or reflection step should occur next in the described writing situation? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable; WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.228 Choose the Appropriate Stage of the Writing Process: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Inform/Explain; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.5, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.5-6, 10; TESOL 2.
Narrative Writing
Identify Narrative Purpose and Audience: Which narrative approach best fits the prompt, intended audience, point of view, and desired effect? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.229 Identify Narrative Purpose and Audience: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.3-4; TESOL 2.
Establish Setting and Characters: Which opening most effectively introduces the setting, narrator, characters, and situation? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.230 Establish Setting and Characters: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.3-4; TESOL 2.
Sequence Narrative Events: Which order creates a clear beginning, development, climax or turning point, and ending? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.231 Sequence Narrative Events: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.3-4; TESOL 2.
Use Temporal Transitions: Which transition most clearly shows when events occur and how one event relates to the next? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.232 Use Temporal Transitions: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.3-4; CCRA.L.3; TESOL 2.
Develop Conflict or a Central Problem: Which event or detail most effectively develops the story's conflict, obstacle, tension, or goal?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.233 Develop Conflict or a Central Problem: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.3; TESOL 2..
Use Dialogue and Description: Which sentence of dialogue or description most effectively reveals character, advances action, or establishes context?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.234 Use Dialogue and Description: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.3; CCRA.L.3; TESOL 2.
Maintain Point of View: Which revision removes an unintended shift in first-, second-, or third-person point of view? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.235 Maintain Point of View: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.W.3-5; CCRA.L.1, 3; TESOL 2.
Maintain Narrative Tense: Which verb sequence consistently establishes the story's time frame while allowing purposeful shifts for earlier or later events? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.236 Maintain Narrative Tense: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.W.3-5; CCRA.L.1, 3; TESOL 2.
Control Narrative Pacing: Which revision expands an important moment, compresses less important time, or varies pacing to improve the story? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.237 Control Narrative Pacing: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.3-5; TESOL 2.
Use Sensory and Precise Language: Which detail most vividly and precisely conveys sights, sounds, textures, movement, emotion, or atmosphere? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.238 Use Sensory and Precise Language: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.8, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.3; CCRA.L.3, 6; TESOL 2.
Create an Effective Resolution or Reflection: Which ending best resolves the conflict, shows change, provides reflection, or creates a purposeful open ending? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.239 Create an Effective Resolution or Reflection: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.3-4; TESOL 2.
Revise a Narrative for Coherence and Style: Which revision most improves narrative structure, consistency, voice, detail, pacing, or emotional impact?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.240 Revise a Narrative for Coherence and Style: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.W.3-5; CCRA.L.1-3; TESOL 2..
Informative and Explanatory Writing
Interpret an Informative Writing Task: Which response focus and organizational plan best match the topic, audience, purpose, and source material?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.241 Interpret an Informative Writing Task: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.5, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.2, 4, 7-8; TESOL 2-5..
Write a Focus Statement or Explanatory Thesis: Which sentence most clearly states the controlling idea, concept, or process the text will explain?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.242 Write a Focus Statement or Explanatory Thesis: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.2, 4; TESOL 2-5..
Organize Definition, Classification, and Description: Which outline best groups information to define, classify, describe, or explain a concept? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.243 Organize Definition, Classification, and Description: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.2, 4; TESOL 2-5.
Organize a Sequence or Process Explanation: Which sequence and transition set most clearly explains how a process occurs or how to complete a procedure?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.244 Organize a Sequence or Process Explanation: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.2, 4; TESOL 2-5..
Organize a Compare-and-Contrast Explanation: Which structure most clearly develops meaningful similarities, differences, and criteria for comparison?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.245 Organize a Compare-and-Contrast Explanation: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.2, 4; TESOL 2-5..
Organize a Cause-and-Effect Explanation: Which organization most clearly explains causes, mechanisms, effects, and relationships among them?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.246 Organize a Cause-and-Effect Explanation: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.2, 4; TESOL 2-5..
Organize a Problem-and-Solution Explanation: Which structure most clearly defines the problem, explains constraints or causes, and evaluates one or more solutions?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.247 Organize a Problem-and-Solution Explanation: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.2, 4; TESOL 2-5..
Integrate Facts, Definitions, Examples, and Quotations: Which evidence or explanatory detail most effectively develops the topic and is accurately introduced?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.248 Integrate Facts, Definitions, Examples, and Quotations: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.5, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.2, 8-9; TESOL 2-5.
Use Precise Academic and Domain-Specific Vocabulary: Which term or phrase most accurately communicates the concept to the intended audience?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.249 Use Precise Academic and Domain-Specific Vocabulary: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.7, ELP.8, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.2, 4; CCRA.L.3, 6; TESOL 2-5..
Create Cohesion in Explanatory Text: Which transition, reference word, repeated key term, or sentence arrangement most clearly connects the explanation's ideas? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.250 Create Cohesion in Explanatory Text: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.2, 4; CCRA.L.3; TESOL 2-5.
Write an Effective Explanatory Conclusion: Which conclusion best synthesizes the explanation, reinforces significance, or clarifies the final result without introducing unsupported ideas?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.251 Write an Effective Explanatory Conclusion: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.2, 4; TESOL 2-5..
Revise for Accuracy, Clarity, and Objective Tone: Which revision corrects imprecision, unsupported claims, confusing organization, informal language, or biased wording?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.252 Revise for Accuracy, Clarity, and Objective Tone: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain; Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.5, ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.W.2, 4-5; CCRA.L.1-3; TESOL 2-5..
Argument, Discussion, and Persuasion
Identify a Clear Claim: Which sentence states a focused, arguable, and task-appropriate claim rather than a topic, fact, or vague preference? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.253 Identify a Clear Claim: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.4, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.1, 4; TESOL 2, 4-5.
Distinguish Claims, Reasons, and Evidence: Which option correctly labels the claim, supporting reason, evidence, or explanation of reasoning? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable; WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies; KLU Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.4, ELP.6, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.1; CCRA.R.8; TESOL 2, 4-5.
Select Relevant Reasons and Evidence: Which reason and evidence most directly support the claim and meet the audience's likely questions?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.255 Select Relevant Reasons and Evidence: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.4, ELP.6, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.1, 8-9; TESOL 2, 4-5..
Cite Evidence in an Argument: Which sentence accurately introduces, quotes or paraphrases, and attributes evidence from a source? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.256 Cite Evidence in an Argument: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.4, ELP.5, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.1, 8-9; TESOL 2, 4-5.
Explain the Link Between Evidence and Claim: Which reasoning statement most clearly shows why the evidence supports the claim? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.257 Explain the Link Between Evidence and Claim: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.4, ELP.6, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.1; TESOL 2, 4-5.
Recognize and Address Counterclaims: Which counterclaim is relevant and fairly stated, and which response appropriately limits or answers it? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.258 Recognize and Address Counterclaims: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.4, ELP.6, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.1; CCRA.R.8; TESOL 2, 4-5.
Construct Effective Rebuttals: Which rebuttal responds to the opposing reasoning with stronger evidence, qualification, or logical analysis rather than dismissal? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.259 Construct Effective Rebuttals: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.4, ELP.6, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.1; CCRA.SL.3; TESOL 2, 4-5.
Organize an Argument Logically: Which outline most effectively sequences the claim, reasons, evidence, counterclaim, rebuttal, and conclusion? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.260 Organize an Argument Logically: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.4, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.1, 4; TESOL 2, 4-5.
Use Persuasive Transitions and Modal Language: Which transition or modal expression accurately signals certainty, possibility, obligation, concession, or conclusion? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.261 Use Persuasive Transitions and Modal Language: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.4, ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.W.1, 4; CCRA.L.1, 3; TESOL 2, 4-5.
Adapt Persuasive Tone to Audience: Which wording is most credible, respectful, precise, and persuasive for the intended audience and context? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.262 Adapt Persuasive Tone to Audience: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.4, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.1, 4; CCRA.SL.6; CCRA.L.3; TESOL 2, 4-5.
Evaluate Oral Arguments and Discussion Contributions: Which speaker provides the strongest claim, evidence, reasoning, response to others, or clarification during a discussion? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable; WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.263 Evaluate Oral Arguments and Discussion Contributions: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.2, ELP.4, ELP.6; CCSS CCRA.SL.1, 3-4; TESOL 2, 4-5.
Revise an Argument for Strength and Fairness: Which revision most improves logical soundness, evidence quality, qualification, organization, source use, or treatment of opposing views? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.264 Revise an Argument for Strength and Fairness: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.4, ELP.5, ELP.6, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.1, 4-5, 8-9; TESOL 2, 4-5.
Research, Source Evaluation, Citation, and Media Literacy
Develop a Focused Research Question: Which question is appropriately focused, researchable, significant, and aligned to the assignment?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.265 Develop a Focused Research Question: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.5, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.7; TESOL 2, 4-5..
Select Effective Search Terms: Which keywords, synonyms, Boolean choices, filters, or question refinements are most likely to produce relevant results? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.266 Select Effective Search Terms: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.5, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.W.7-8; TESOL 2, 4-5.
Locate Relevant Information Within Sources: Which heading, search result, passage, data point, or reference feature is most relevant to the research question?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.267 Locate Relevant Information Within Sources: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.5; CCSS CCRA.R.5, 7; CCRA.W.8; TESOL 2, 4-5..
Distinguish Scholarly, Journalistic, Reference, and Popular Sources: Which source type is shown, and for what research purpose would it be most appropriate? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.268 Distinguish Scholarly, Journalistic, Reference, and Popular Sources: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.5, ELP.6, ELP.7; CCSS CCRA.R.5-6; CCRA.W.8; TESOL 2, 4-5.
Evaluate Authority, Currency, Accuracy, and Purpose: Which source is most credible for the task based on author expertise, evidence, publication process, date, corroboration, and purpose? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.269 Evaluate Authority, Currency, Accuracy, and Purpose: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.5, ELP.6; CCSS CCRA.R.6, 8; CCRA.W.8; TESOL 2, 4-5.
Distinguish Primary and Secondary Sources: Which source is a firsthand record, artifact, original data set, or later interpretation, and how does that affect its use?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.270 Distinguish Primary and Secondary Sources: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.5, ELP.6; CCSS CCRA.R.6, 9; CCRA.W.8; TESOL 2, 4-5..
Distinguish Quotation, Paraphrase, and Summary: Which passage accurately quotes, paraphrases, or summarizes the source while preserving meaning and appropriate attribution? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.271 Distinguish Quotation, Paraphrase, and Summary: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.5, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.W.8-9; TESOL 2, 4-5.
Avoid Plagiarism and Patchwriting: Which revision uses original wording and structure, quotation marks when needed, and clear source attribution? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.272 Avoid Plagiarism and Patchwriting: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.5, ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.W.8-9; CCRA.L.3; TESOL 2, 4-5.
Identify Citation Elements: Which citation or source-note entry includes the required author, title, publication, date, locator, and access information for the assigned style? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable; WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.273 Identify Citation Elements: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.5, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.W.8; TESOL 2, 4-5.
Synthesize Multiple Sources: Which statement accurately combines complementary or conflicting information from two or more sources and makes the relationship clear?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.274 Synthesize Multiple Sources: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.5, ELP.6, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.R.7, 9; CCRA.W.8-9; TESOL 2, 4-5..
Interpret and Verify Media and Visual Claims: Which conclusion best evaluates whether an image, graph, headline, clip, or social post accurately represents its source and data?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.275 Interpret and Verify Media and Visual Claims: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.5, ELP.6; CCSS CCRA.R.7-8; CCRA.SL.2; TESOL 2, 4-5..
Present Research Findings with Digital Media: Which combination of text, visuals, audio, data, attribution, and accessibility features most effectively communicates the findings?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.276 Present Research Findings with Digital Media: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.5, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.6-8; CCRA.SL.4-5; TESOL 2, 4-5; ISTE 1.3, 1.6..
Academic Language Across Content Areas
Interpret General Academic Directions: Which action or response correctly follows verbs such as analyze, compare, contrast, classify, justify, evaluate, summarize, and infer?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.277 Interpret General Academic Directions: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain/Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.R.4; CCRA.SL.2; CCRA.L.6; TESOL 2-5..
Use Compare-and-Contrast Language Across Subjects: Which sentence frame, transition, or comparison accurately communicates similarities, differences, criteria, or degree? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.278 Use Compare-and-Contrast Language Across Subjects: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain/Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.2, 4; CCRA.L.3; TESOL 2-5..
Use Cause-and-Effect and Explanatory Language: Which connector and sentence structure most clearly explains why an event, pattern, result, or phenomenon occurs?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.279 Use Cause-and-Effect and Explanatory Language: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain/Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.2, 4; CCRA.L.3; TESOL 2-5..
Use Sequence and Process Language: Which wording most clearly orders steps, historical events, stages, procedures, or changes over time? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.280 Use Sequence and Process Language: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain/Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.2, 4; CCRA.L.3; TESOL 2-5.
Use Definition, Classification, and Description Language: Which sentence accurately defines a term, classifies an example, or describes attributes using precise academic language?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.281 Use Definition, Classification, and Description Language: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain/Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.8, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.2, 4; CCRA.L.6; TESOL 2-5..
Interpret Mathematics Word-Problem Language: Which operation, relationship, quantity, comparison, or unknown is signaled by the wording of the problem? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-MA - Language for Mathematics: Full standards crosswalk for EL.282 Interpret Mathematics Word-Problem Language: WIDA ELD-MA; KLU Inform/Explain/Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.R.1, 4, 7; TESOL 3.
Interpret Mathematical Representations and Justifications: Which statement correctly describes a table, graph, equation, geometric figure, pattern, or reasoning step? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-MA - Language for Mathematics: Full standards crosswalk for EL.283 Interpret Mathematical Representations and Justifications: WIDA ELD-MA; KLU Inform/Explain/Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3, ELP.4, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.R.7; CCRA.SL.4; TESOL 3.
Interpret Science Observations, Hypotheses, Methods, and Results: Which sentence correctly identifies an observation, question, hypothesis, variable, method, result, or conclusion?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SC - Language for Science: Full standards crosswalk for EL.284 Interpret Science Observations, Hypotheses, Methods, and Results: WIDA ELD-SC; KLU Inform/Explain/Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.R.1, 4, 7; TESOL 4..
Use Scientific Claim-Evidence-Reasoning Language: Which statement correctly connects a scientific claim to relevant evidence and reasoning based on a principle or model?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SC - Language for Science: Full standards crosswalk for EL.285 Use Scientific Claim-Evidence-Reasoning Language: WIDA ELD-SC; KLU Explain/Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.4, ELP.6, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.R.8; CCRA.W.1-2, 9; TESOL 4..
Interpret Social Studies Chronology, Geography, Cause, and Perspective: Which statement accurately describes time, location, movement, cause, consequence, continuity, change, or historical perspective?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SS - Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.286 Interpret Social Studies Chronology, Geography, Cause, and Perspective: WIDA ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain/Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.3, ELP.6, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.R.3-7; TESOL 5..
Use Language for Literary Analysis: Which analytical sentence most clearly connects a literary element or language choice to its effect and supporting evidence?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA - Language for Language Arts: Full standards crosswalk for EL.287 Use Language for Literary Analysis: WIDA ELD-LA; KLU Narrate/Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.3, ELP.4, ELP.8, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.R.1, 3-6; CCRA.W.9; TESOL 2..
Synthesize Ideas in Cross-Disciplinary Academic Discussion: Which contribution most effectively connects concepts, evidence, representations, and perspectives from more than one source or subject?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS - Language for Language Arts / Language for Mathematics / Language for Science / Language for Social Studies: Full standards crosswalk for EL.288 Synthesize Ideas in Cross-Disciplinary Academic Discussion: WIDA ELD-LA/ELD-MA/ELD-SC/ELD-SS; KLU Inform/Explain/Argue; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.2, ELP.3, ELP.4, ELP.5, ELP.6; CCSS CCRA.SL.1-4; CCRA.R.7, 9; TESOL 2-5..
Pragmatics, Digital Communication, and Independent Learning
Use Polite Requests, Apologies, Thanks, and Refusals: Which expression appropriately performs the social function while considering relationship, urgency, and degree of formality? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.289 Use Polite Requests, Apologies, Thanks, and Refusals: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.2, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.SL.1, 6; CCRA.L.3; TESOL 1.
Choose Register for Friends, Teachers, and Formal Audiences: Students choose the version of a message that uses vocabulary, grammar, titles, and tone appropriate to the audience. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable; WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.2, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.SL.6 and CCRA.L.3; TESOL 1.
Interpret Nonverbal Communication: Which meaning is most likely conveyed by eye gaze, gesture, facial expression, posture, personal distance, silence, or turn-taking behavior in context?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.291 Interpret Nonverbal Communication: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.2, ELP.7; CCSS CCRA.SL.1-3; TESOL 1.
Interpret Humor, Sarcasm, and Indirect Meaning: Which intended meaning is best supported by the words, tone, shared context, exaggeration, or mismatch between literal and actual meaning? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.292 Interpret Humor, Sarcasm, and Indirect Meaning: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.1, ELP.7, ELP.8; CCSS CCRA.SL.3, 6; CCRA.L.5; TESOL 1.
Resolve Misunderstandings and Interpersonal Conflict: Which response most effectively clarifies intentions, acknowledges another perspective, reduces tension, and proposes a next step? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.293 Resolve Misunderstandings and Interpersonal Conflict: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.2, ELP.4, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.SL.1, 6; TESOL 1.
Recognize Intercultural Perspectives and Inclusive Language: Which interpretation or wording avoids stereotypes, respects identities and language varieties, and remains appropriate to the context? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.294 Recognize Intercultural Perspectives and Inclusive Language: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.2, ELP.6, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.SL.1, 6; CCRA.L.3; TESOL 1.
Use Email and Message Conventions: Which subject line, greeting, message body, request, closing, and response time are appropriate for a school or professional email?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.295 Use Email and Message Conventions: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.2, ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.W.4, 6; CCRA.L.2-3; TESOL 1; ISTE 1.6..
Participate Appropriately in Online Discussions: Which post or reply is clear, relevant, respectful, evidence-based, and consistent with digital discussion norms? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.296 Participate Appropriately in Online Discussions: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.2, ELP.4, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.6; CCRA.SL.1, 6; TESOL 1; ISTE 1.2, 1.7.
Apply Digital Citizenship, Privacy, and Attribution: Which action best protects personal information, respects intellectual property, attributes sources, and responds safely to questionable online behavior? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.297 Apply Digital Citizenship, Privacy, and Attribution: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.5, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.6, 8; TESOL 1; ISTE 1.2.
Use Dictionaries, Translators, and Language Tools Critically: Which tool result is reliable in context, and which verification step best checks meaning, grammar, register, pronunciation, or source quality?. Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.298 Use Dictionaries, Translators, and Language Tools Critically: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.5, ELP.7, ELP.8, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.L.4, 6; CCRA.W.6, 8; TESOL 1; ISTE 1.1, 1.3..
Set Language-Learning Goals and Choose Strategies: Which goal is specific and measurable, and which study, practice, or self-monitoring strategy best supports it? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.299 Set Language-Learning Goals and Choose Strategies: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.2, ELP.5, ELP.7, ELP.9; CCSS CCRA.W.5, 10; CCRA.SL.1; TESOL 1; ISTE 1.1.
Interpret Feedback and Select a Next Learning Step: Which revision, practice task, accommodation, or reflection step best responds to the evidence in a rubric, score report, teacher comment, or error pattern? Aligned to WIDA 2020; ELPA21; TESOL PreK-12; CCSS ELA/Literacy; ISTE where applicable WIDA ELD-SI - Language for Social and Instructional Purposes: Full standards crosswalk for EL.300 Interpret Feedback and Select a Next Learning Step: WIDA ELD-SI; Interpretive/Expressive; ELPA21 ELP.2, ELP.5, ELP.7, ELP.9, ELP.10; CCSS CCRA.W.5, 10; CCRA.L.1-3; TESOL 1; ISTE 1.1.