Indiana CORRELATIONS. PracticePlanet Correlation to the. Indiana Statewide Testing. for Educational Progress Plus (ISTEP+)

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1 Indiana Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress Plus (ISTEP+) CORRELATIONS

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3 Introduction PracticePlanet is a dynamic online test practice program that helps students practice test taking strategies and continuously refresh their memory on the skills that will appear on their high stakes state tests. To accomplish this, Indiana PracticePlanet assessment questions are aligned to the:! 2007 English Language Arts Indiana Academic Standards! 2006 Indiana Academic Standards Specifically, these Indiana PracticePlanet assessment questions are focused on:! Language Arts Grades 3-9! Grades 3-9 As a result of this powerful alignment, working through Indiana PracticePlanet assessment questions can help prepare students for the by helping them become familiar with the content of the questions found on these Indiana state tests. How to use this PracticePlanet Correlation Book As you can see in the example below, the information in this book is presented in two columns. The left column contains the details of the Indiana Academic Standards, while the right column lists the PracticePlanet Assessment (s) that are correlated with these standards. By examining this correlation, educators can gain a better understanding of the breadth of content covered by PracticePlanet assessment items. 4/13/2008 Introduction v.1.1

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5 Table of Contents Language Arts Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade /18/08 Table of Contents v.1.0

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7 English/Language Arts Grade 3 PracticePlanet Assessment s Demonstrate an awareness of the sounds that are 2,B,13: Phonics & Phonemic Awareness I made by different letters by: distinguishing 2,B,14: Phonics & Phonemic Awareness II beginning, middle, and ending sounds in words Demonstrate an awareness of the sounds that are 2,B,13: Phonics & Phonemic Awareness I made by different letters: rhyming words. 2,B,14: Phonics & Phonemic Awareness II 2,B,17: Rhyming Words & Word Families Demonstrate an awareness of the sounds that are made by different letters by: clearly pronouncing blends and vowel sounds Recognize and use knowledge of spelling patterns 2,B,13: Phonics & Phonemic Awareness I when reading. 2,B,14: Phonics & Phonemic Awareness II Decode regular words with more than one syllable. 2,B,13: Phonics & Phonemic Awareness I 2,B,14: Phonics & Phonemic Awareness II Recognize common abbreviations. 2,B,13: Phonics & Phonemic Awareness I 2,B,14: Phonics & Phonemic Awareness II Identify and correctly use regular plural words and 2,B,13: Phonics & Phonemic Awareness I irregular plural words. 2,B,14: Phonics & Phonemic Awareness II Read aloud fluently and accurately with appropriate changes in voice and expression Know and use common word families (such as -ale, 2,B,17: Rhyming Words & Word Families -est, -ine, -ock, -ump) when reading unfamiliar words Understand and explain common synonyms and 2,B,23: Synonyms, Antonyms, Homophones, & Word antonyms. Categories Use knowledge of individual words to predict the 2,B,2: Vocabulary & Context Clues meaning of unknown compound words Know the meaning of simple prefixes and suffixes. 2,B,1: Prefixes & Suffixes Identify simple multiple-meaning words. 2,B,2: Vocabulary & Context Clues Use titles, tables of contents, and chapter headings 2,B,24: Parts of a Book to locate information in text. 4/8/ v.1.1

8 English/Language Arts Grade 3 PracticePlanet Assessment s Identify text that uses sequence or other logical 2,B,4: Sequencing order (alphabetical order or time) State the purpose for reading Use knowledge of the author's purpose(s) to 2,B,19: Audience & Purpose comprehend informational text Ask and respond to questions (when, who, where, 2,B,3: Facts & Details why, what if, how) to aid comprehension about 2,B,12: Factual Recall important elements of informational texts. 2,B,15: Reading & Responding to Varied Texts & Genre Restate facts and details or summarize the main 2,B,8: Summarizing idea in the text to clarify and organize ideas Recognize cause-and-effect relationships in a text. 2,B,9: Cause & Effect Interpret information from diagrams, charts, and 2,B,21: Graphics graphs Follow two-step written instructions. 2,B,5: Following Directions Use context (the meaning of the surrounding text) to 2,B,2: Vocabulary & Context Clues understand word and sentence meanings Draw conclusions or confirm predictions about what 2,B,10: Predicting will happen next in a text by identifying key words 2,B,26: Drawing Conclusions Compare plots, settings, and characters presented by different authors Create different endings to stories and identify the problem and the impact of the different ending Compare and contrast versions of same stories from different cultures Identify the use of rhythm, rhyme, and alliteration in 2,B,18: Appreciating Various Genre poetry or fiction Confirm predictions about what will happen next in a 2,B,10: Predicting story. 4/8/ v.1.1

9 English/Language Arts Grade 3 PracticePlanet Assessment s Recognize the difference between fantasy and 2,B,18: Appreciating Various Genre reality Identify the meaning or lesson of a story. 2,B,18: Appreciating Various Genre Create a list of ideas for writing. 2,A,11: Writing Process Organize related ideas together to maintain a 2,A,11: Writing Process consistent focus Find ideas for writing stories and descriptions in 2,A,11: Writing Process pictures or books Understand the purposes of various reference materials Use a computer to draft, revise, and publish writing. 2,A,11: Writing Process Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning 2,A,11: Writing Process and clarity Proofread one's own writing, as well as that of 2,A,11: Writing Process others, using an editing checklist or list of rules Revise original drafts to improve sequence or to 2,A,11: Writing Process provide more descriptive detail a Write brief narratives based on their experiences that: move through a logical sequence of events. 2,A,11: Writing Process b Write brief narratives based on their experiences that: describe the setting, characters, objects, and events in detail. 2,A,11: Writing Process a Write a brief description of a familiar object, person, place, or event that: develops a main idea b Write a brief description of a familiar object, person, place, or event that: uses details to support the main idea Write a friendly letter complete with the date, salutation, body, closing, and signature. 4/8/ v.1.1

10 English/Language Arts Grade 3 PracticePlanet Assessment s Write rhymes and simple poems Use descriptive words when writing. 2,A,11: Writing Process Write for different purposes and to a specific 2,A,11: Writing Process audience or person a Write responses to literature that: demonstrate an understanding of what is read b Write responses to literature that: support statements with evidence from the text a Write or deliver a research report that has been developed using a systematic research process that: uses a variety of resources (books, technology, pictures, charts, tables of contents, diagrams) and documents sources (titles and authors) b Write or deliver a research report that has been developed using a systematic research process that: organizes information by categorizing it into single categories (such as size or color) or includes information gained through observation Form letters correctly and space words and sentences properly so that writing can be read easily by another person Distinguish between complete and incomplete 2,A,3: Sentence Structure sentences Use the correct word order in written sentences. 2,A,3: Sentence Structure Identify and correctly write various parts of speech, 2,A,2: English Usage including nouns and verbs. 2,A,10: Parts of Speech 2,A,12: Singulars & Plurals Use commas in the greeting and closure of a letter 2,A,1: Editing and with dates and items in a series. 2,A,9: Punctuation Use quotation marks correctly to show that someone 2,A,1: Editing is speaking. 2,A,9: Punctuation 4/8/ v.1.1

11 English/Language Arts Grade 3 PracticePlanet Assessment s Capitalize all proper nouns, words at the beginning 2,A,1: Editing of sentences and greetings, months and days of the 2,A,7: Capitalization week, and titles and initials in names Spell correctly words like was, were, says, said, 2,A,1: Editing who, what, and why, which are used frequently but 2,A,5: Spelling Problems do not fit common spelling patterns. 2,A,6: Spelling Strategies Spell correctly words with short and long vowel 2,A,1: Editing sounds, r-controlled vowels,, and consonant-blend 2,A,5: Spelling Problems patterns,. 2,A,6: Spelling Strategies Determine the purpose or purposes of listening Ask for clarification and explanation of stories and ideas Paraphrase information that has been shared orally by others Give and follow three- and four-step oral directions. 2,B,5: Following Directions Organize presentations to maintain a clear focus Speak clearly and at an appropriate pace for the type of communication (such as an informal discussion or a report to class) Tell experiences in a logical order (chronological order, order of importance, spatial order) Tell experiences in a logical order (chronological order, order of importance, spatial order) Report on a topic with supportive facts and details Recount experiences or present stories that: - move through a logical sequence of events (chronological order, order of importance, spatial order). - describe story elements, including characters, plot, and setting Report on a topic with facts and details, drawing from several sources of information. 4/8/ v.1.1

12 English/Language Arts Grade 3-4 PracticePlanet Assessment s Use descriptive words when speaking about people, places, things, and events Recite poems, rhymes, songs, and stories Provide descriptions with careful attention to sensory detail Know and use more difficult word families when 3,B,16: Phonics & Phonemic Awareness reading unfamiliar words Read words with several syllables. 3,B,16: Phonics & Phonemic Awareness Read aloud grade-level-appropriate literary and informational texts fluently and accurately and with appropriate timing, change in voice, and expression Determine the meanings of words using knowledge 3,B,24: Synonyms, Antonyms, Homophones, & Word of synonyms, antonyms, homophones, and Categories homographs Demonstrate knowledge of grade-level-appropriate words to speak specifically about different issues Use sentence and word context to find the meaning 3,B,2: Vocabulary & Context Clues I of unknown words. 3,B,3: Vocabulary & Context Clues II Use a dictionary to learn the meaning and 3,B,14: Using Resource Materials pronunciation of unknown words. 3,B,15: Dictionary s Use knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to determine 3,B,1: Prefixes & Suffixes the meaning of words Identify more difficult multiple-meaning words. 3,B,2: Vocabulary & Context Clues I 3,B,3: Vocabulary & Context Clues II Use titles, tables of contents, chapter headings, a glossary, or an index to locate information in text Identify text that uses sequence or other logical 3,B,5: Sequencing order (alphabetical, time, categorical) Ask questions and support answers by connecting prior knowledge with literal information from the text. 4/8/ v.1.1

13 English/Language Arts Grade 4 PracticePlanet Assessment s Show understanding by identifying answers in the 3,B,4: Facts & Details text. 3,B,13: Factual Recall 3,B,17: Reading & Responding to Varied Texts & Genre Recall major points in the text and make and revise predictions about what is read. 3,B,4: Facts & Details 3,B,8: Main Idea 3,B,11: Predicting 3,B,13: Factual Recall 3,B,17: Reading & Responding to Varied Texts & Genre Distinguish the main idea and supporting details in 3,B,4: Facts & Details expository text. 3,B,8: Main Idea 3,B,13: Factual Recall Locate appropriate and significant information from 3,B,4: Facts & Details the text, including problems and solutions. 3,B,17: Reading & Responding to Varied Texts & Genre Follow simple multiple-step written instructions. 3,B,6: Following Directions Distinguish between cause and effect and between 3,B,10: Cause & Effect fact and opinion in informational text. 3,B,27: Fact & Opinion Recognize different common genres of literature, 3,B,19: Appreciating Various Genre such as poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction. 3,B,26: Fact & Fiction Comprehend basic plots of classic fairy tales, myths, 3,B,5: Sequencing folktales, legends, and fables from around the world. 3,B,17: Reading & Responding to Varied Texts & Genre 3,B,19: Appreciating Various Genre Determine what characters are like by what they say 3,B,12: Recognizing Emotional Reactions or do and by how the author or illustrator portrays 3,B,17: Reading & Responding to Varied Texts & Genre them. 3,B,23: Main Character Determine the theme or author's message in fiction 3,B,17: Reading & Responding to Varied Texts & Genre and nonfiction text. 3,B,26: Fact & Fiction Recognize that certain words and rhythmic patterns 3,B,16: Phonics & Phonemic Awareness can be used in a selection to imitate sounds Identify the speaker or narrator in a selection. 3,B,17: Reading & Responding to Varied Texts & Genre Compare and contrast versions of the same stories from different cultures. 4/8/ v.1.1

14 English/Language Arts Grade 4 PracticePlanet Assessment s Identify the problem and solutions in a story. 3,B,17: Reading & Responding to Varied Texts & Genre 3,B,5: Sequencing Find ideas for writing stories and descriptions in conversations with others; in books, magazines, or school textbooks; or on the Internet Discuss ideas for writing, use diagrams and charts to develop ideas, and make a list or notebook of ideas Create single paragraphs with topic sentences and 3,A,11: Writing Process simple supporting facts and details Organize related ideas together within a paragraph 3,A,11: Writing Process to maintain a consistent focus Use various reference materials. 3,B,14: Using Resource Materials Use a computer to draft, revise, and publish writing Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning 3,A,11: Writing Process and clarity Proofread one's own writing, as well as that of others, using an editing checklist or list of rules Revise writing for others to read, improving the focus 3,A,11: Writing Process and progression of ideas a Write narratives (stories) that: provide a context within which an action takes place. 3,A,11: Writing Process b Write narratives (stories) that: include details to develop the plot. 3,A,11: Writing Process a Write descriptive pieces about people, places, things, or experiences that: develop a unified main idea. 3,A,11: Writing Process b Write descriptive pieces about people, places, things, or experiences that: use details to support the main idea. 3,A,11: Writing Process 4/8/ v.1.1

15 English/Language Arts Grade 4 PracticePlanet Assessment s Write persuasive pieces that ask for an action or 3,A,11: Writing Process response a Write personal, persuasive, and formal letters, thank-you notes, and invitations that: show awareness of the knowledge and interests of the audience. 3,A,11: Writing Process b Write personal, persuasive, and formal letters, thank-you notes, and invitations that: establish a purpose and context. 3,A,11: Writing Process c Write personal, persuasive, and formal letters, thank-you notes, and invitations that: include the date, proper salutation, body, closing, and signature. 3,A,11: Writing Process Use varied word choices to make writing interesting. 3,A,11: Writing Process Write for different purposes and to a specific 3,A,11: Writing Process audience or person a Write responses to literature that demonstrate an understanding of what is read b Write responses to literature that support statements with evidence from the text a Write or deliver a research report that has been developed using a systematic research process that uses a variety of sources (books, technology, pictures, charts, tables of contents, diagrams) and documents sources (titles and authors) b Write or deliver a research report that has been developed using a systematic research process that organizes information by categorizing it into more than one category (such as living and nonliving, hot and cold) or includes information gained through observation Write legibly in cursive, leaving space between letters in a word, words in a sentence, and words and the edges of the paper. 4/8/ v.1.1

16 English/Language Arts Grade 4 PracticePlanet Assessment s Write correctly complete sentences of statement, 3,A,3: Sentence Structure I command, question, or exclamation, with final 3,A,8: Punctuation punctuation. 3,A,14: Types of Sentences Identify and use subjects and verbs that are in 3,A,2: English Usage agreement. 3,A,10: Parts of Speech 3,A,13: Singulars & Plurals Identify and use past, present, and future verb 3,A,2: English Usage tenses properly in writing. 3,A,10: Parts of Speech Identify and correctly use pronouns, adjectives, 3,A,10: Parts of Speech compound nouns, and articles in writing Use commas in dates, locations, and addresses, 3,A,1: Editing and for items in a series. 3,A,8: Punctuation Capitalize correctly geographical names, holidays, 3,A,1: Editing historical periods, and special events. 3,A,7: Capitalization Spell correctly one-syllable words that have blends, 3,A,1: Editing contractions, compounds, common spelling patterns, 3,A,5: Spelling Problems and common homophones. 3,A,6: Spelling Strategies Arrange words in alphabetical order. 3,B,15: Dictionary s 3,B,18: Alphabetizing Retell, paraphrase, and explain what a speaker has said Connect and relate experiences and ideas to those of a speaker Answer questions completely and appropriately Identify the musical elements of literary language, 3,B,21: Figurative Language such as rhymes, repeated sounds, and instances of onomatopoeia Follow three- and four-step oral directions. 3,B,6: Following Directions Organize ideas chronologically or around major points of information. 4/8/ v.1.1

17 English/Language Arts Grade 4-5 PracticePlanet Assessment s Provide a beginning, a middle, and an end to oral presentations, including details that develop a central idea Use clear and specific vocabulary to communicate ideas and establish the tone Clarify and enhance oral presentations through the use of appropriate props, including objects, pictures, and charts Read prose and poetry aloud with fluency, rhythm, and timing, using appropriate changes in the tone of voice to emphasize important passages of the text being read Compare ideas and points of view expressed in broadcast and print media or on the Internet Distinguish between the speaker's opinions and 3,B,27: Fact & Opinion verifiable facts Evaluate different evidence (facts, statistics, quotes, testimonials) used to support claims Make brief narrative presentations Plan and present dramatic interpretations of experiences, stories, poems, or plays Make descriptive presentations that use concrete sensory details to set forth and support unified impressions of people, places, things, or experiences Read aloud grade-level-appropriate literary and informational texts with fluency and accuracy and with appropriate timing, changes in voice, and expression Apply knowledge of synonyms, antonyms, 4,B,23: Synonyms, Antonyms, & Homophones homographs, and idioms to determine the meaning of words and phrases. 4/8/ v.1.1

18 English/Language Arts Grade 5 PracticePlanet Assessment s Use knowledge of root words to determine the 4,B,1: Prefixes & Suffixes meaning of unknown words within a passage Use common roots and word parts derived from 4,B,1: Prefixes & Suffixes Greek and Latin to analyze the meaning of complex words Use a thesaurus to find related words and ideas Distinguish and interpret words with multiple 4,B,2: Vocabulary & Context Clues I meanings by using context clues. 4,B,3: Vocabulary & Context Clues II Use context to determine the meaning of unknown 4,B,2: Vocabulary & Context Clues I words. 4,B,3: Vocabulary & Context Clues II Use the organization of informational text to 4,B,12: Graphics strengthen comprehension Identify informational texts written in narrative form 4,B,20: Appreciating Various Genres (sometimes with undeveloped characters and minimal dialogue) using sequence or chronology Use appropriate strategies when reading for different purposes Draw conclusions or make and confirm predictions about text by using prior knowledge and ideas presented in the text itself, including illustrations, titles, topic sentences, important words, foreshadowing clues, and direct quotations. 4,B,13: Predicting Evaluate new information and hypotheses by testing them against known information and ideas Recognize main ideas and supporting details presented in expository (informational texts). 4,B,8: Stated Main Idea 4,B,9: Implied Main Idea 4,B,4: Facts & Details 4,B,19: Reading & Responding to Varied Texts and Genre Compare and contrast information on the same topic after reading several passages or articles Distinguish between cause and effect and between 4,B,11: Cause & Effect fact and opinion in informational text. 4,B,16: Fact & Opinion 4/8/ v.1.1

19 English/Language Arts Grade 5 PracticePlanet Assessment s Follow multiple-step instructions in a basic technical 4,B,6: Following Directions manual Describe the differences of various imaginative 4,B,20: Appreciating Various Genres forms of literature, including fantasies, fables, myths, legends, and fairy tales Identify the main events of the plot, including their causes and the effects of each event on future actions, and the major theme from the story action. 4,B,5: Sequencing 4,B,8: Stated Main Idea 4,B,9: Implied Main Idea 4,B,11: Cause & Effect 4,B,19: Reading & Responding to Varied Texts and Genre Use knowledge of the situation, setting, and a 4,B,15: Recognizing Emotional Reactions character's traits, motivations, and feelings to 4,B,19: Reading & Responding to Varied Texts and determine the causes for that character's actions. Genre Compare and contrast tales from different cultures by tracing the adventures of one character type. Tell why there are similar tales in different cultures Define figurative language, such as similes, 4,B,22: Figurative Language metaphors, hyperbole, or personification, and identify its use in literary works Determine the theme Identify the narrator in a selection and tell whether the narrator or speaker is involved in the story Discuss ideas for writing. Find ideas for writing in conversations with others and in books, magazines, newspapers, school textbooks, or on the Internet. Keep a list or notebook of ideas. 4,A,11: Writing Process Select a focus, an organizational structure, and a 4,A,11: Writing Process point of view based upon purpose, audience, length, and format requirements for a piece of writing a Write informational pieces with multiple paragraphs that: provide an introductory paragraph. 4,A,11: Writing Process 4/8/ v.1.1

20 English/Language Arts Grade b Write informational pieces with multiple paragraphs that: establish and support a central idea with a topic sentence at or near the beginning of the first paragraph. PracticePlanet Assessment s 4,A,11: Writing Process c Write informational pieces with multiple paragraphs that: include supporting paragraphs with simple facts, details, and explanations. 4,A,11: Writing Process d Write informational pieces with multiple paragraphs that: present important ideas or events in sequence or in chronological order. 4,A,11: Writing Process e Write informational pieces with multiple paragraphs that: provide details and transitions to link paragraphs. 4,A,11: Writing Process f Write informational pieces with multiple paragraphs that: conclude with a paragraph that summarizes the points. 4,A,11: Writing Process g Write informational pieces with multiple paragraphs that: use correct indention at the beginning of paragraphs Use logical organizational structures for providing information in writing, such as chronological order, cause and effect, similarity and difference, and posing and answering a question. 4,A,11: Writing Process Quote or paraphrase information sources, citing them appropriately Locate information in reference texts by using 4,B,17: Using Resource Materials organizational features Use multiple reference materials and online information as aids to writing Understand the organization of almanacs, newspapers, and periodicals and how to use those print materials. 4/8/ v.1.1

21 English/Language Arts Grade 5 PracticePlanet Assessment s Use a computer to draft, revise, and publish writing, 4,A,11: Writing Process demonstrating basic keyboarding skills and familiarity with common computer terminology Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning 4,A,11: Writing Process and clarity Proofread one's own writing, as well as that of others, using an editing checklist or set of rules, with specific examples of corrections of frequent errors Revise writing by combining and moving sentences 4,A,11: Writing Process and paragraphs to improve the focus and progression of ideas a Write narratives that: include ideas, observations, or memories of an event or experience. 4,A,11: Writing Process b Write narratives that: provide a context to allow the reader to imagine the world of the event or experience. 4,A,11: Writing Process c Write narratives that: use concrete sensory details. 4,A,11: Writing Process a Write responses to literature that: demonstrate an understanding of a literary work. 4,A,11: Writing Process b Write responses to literature that: support statements with evidence from the text Write summaries that contain the main ideas of the 4,A,11: Writing Process reading selection and the most significant details Use varied word choices to make writing interesting. 4,A,11: Writing Process Write for different purposes (information, persuasion, 4,A,11: Writing Process description) and to a specific audience or person a Write or deliver a research report that has been developed using a systematic research process (defines the topic, gathers information, determines credibility, reports findings) and that includes information from a variety of sources (books, technology, multimedia) and documents sources (titles and authors). 4/8/ v.1.1

22 English/Language Arts Grade b Write or deliver a research report that has been developed using a systematic research process (defines the topic, gathers information, determines credibility, reports findings) and that demonstrates that information that has been gathered has been summarized. PracticePlanet Assessment s c Write or deliver a research report that has been developed using a systematic research process (defines the topic, gathers information, determines credibility, reports findings) and that organizes information by categorizing it into multiple categories (such as solid, liquid, and gas or reduce, reuse, and recycle) or includes information gained through observation Write smoothly and legibly in cursive, forming letters and words that can be read by others Use simple sentences and compound sentences in 4,A,12: Sentence Structure II writing Create interesting sentences by using words that describe, explain, or provide additional details and connections: verbs, adjectives, adverbs, appositives, participial phrases, prepositional phrases, conjunctions. 4,A,11: Writing Process Identify and use in writing regular and irregular 4,A,5: English Usage verbs, adverbs, and prepositions. 4,A,10: Parts of Speech 4,A,15: Prepositional Phrases Use parentheses to explain something that is not considered of primary importance to the sentence, commas in direct quotations, apostrophes to show possession, and apostrophes in contractions. 4,A,2: Punctuation 4,A,4: Editing 4,A,9: Contractions & Possessives Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to identify titles of documents. When writing by hand or by computer, use quotation marks to identify the titles of articles, short stories, poems, or chapters of books. 4,A,2: Punctuation 4,A,4: Editing Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to identify titles of documents. When writing on a computer italicize the following, when writing by hand underline them: the titles of books, names of newspapers and magazines, works of art, and musical compositions. 4/8/ v.1.1

23 English/Language Arts Grade 5 PracticePlanet Assessment s Capitalize names of magazines, newspapers, works 4,A,1: Capitalization of art, musical compositions, organizations, and the 4,A,4: Editing first word in quotations, when appropriate Spell correctly roots, inflections, words with more 4,A,3: Spelling than one acceptable spelling, suffixes and prefixes, 4,A,4: Editing and syllables. 4,A,8: Spelling Strategies Ask thoughtful questions and respond orally to relevant questions with appropriate elaboration Summarize major ideas and supporting evidence presented in spoken presentations Identify how language usage (sayings and expressions) reflects regions and cultures Give precise directions and instructions Connect and relate experiences and ideas to those of a speaker Present effective introductions and conclusions that guide and inform the listener's understanding of important ideas and details Use logical structures for conveying information, including cause and effect, similarity and difference, and posing and answering a question Emphasize points in ways that help the listener or viewer follow important ideas and concepts Use details, examples, anecdotes (stories of a specific event), or experiences to explain or clarify information Engage the audience with appropriate words, facial expressions, and gestures Evaluate the role of the media in focusing people's attention on events and in forming their opinions on issues. 4/8/ v.1.1

24 English/Language Arts Grade 5-6 PracticePlanet Assessment s Distinguish between the speaker's opinions and verifiable facts Make narrative presentations Make descriptive presentations that use concrete sensory details to set forth and support unified impressions of people, places, things, or experiences Make informational presentations Deliver oral summaries of articles and books that contain the main ideas of the event or article and the most significant details Read aloud grade-level-appropriate narrative text and expository text fluently and accurately and with appropriate timing, changes in voice, and expression Use word origins to determine the meaning of unknown words Understand and explain frequently used synonyms, 5,B,24: Synonyms, Antonyms, Homophones antonyms, and homographs Know less common roots and word parts from Greek 5,B,1: Prefixes & Suffixes and Latin and use this knowledge to analyze the meaning of complex words Understand and explain the figurative use of words 5,B,23: Figurative Language in similes and metaphors Understand unknown words by using word, sentence, and paragraph clues to determine meaning Use the features of informational texts, such as formats, graphics, diagrams, illustrations, charts, maps, and organization, to find information and support understanding. 5,B,8: Graphic Aids Analyze text that is organized in sequential or 5,B,11: Sequencing chronological order. 5,B,20: Reading & Responding to Varied Texts & Genre 4/8/ v.1.1

25 English/Language Arts Grade 6 PracticePlanet Assessment s Recognize main ideas presented in texts, identifying and assessing evidence that supports those ideas. 5,B,4: Facts & Details 5,B,6: Main Idea 5,B,9: Factual Recall 5,B,12: Implied Main Idea Draw inferences, conclusions, or generalizations 5,B,15: Drawing Conclusions about text and support them with textual evidence 5,B,17: Making Generalizations and prior knowledge Follow multiple-step instructions in a basic technical 5,B,5: Following Directions manual Distinguish among facts, supported inferences, and 5,B,9: Factual Recall opinions in text. 5,B,27: Fact & Opinion Identify and analyze the characteristics of poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction and explain the appropriateness of the literary forms chosen by an author for a specific purpose. 5,B,21: Appreciating Various Genre Identify and analyze the characteristics of poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction and explain the appropriateness of the literary forms chosen by an author for a specific purpose. 5,B,22: Audience & Purpose Identify the main problem or conflict of the plot and 5,B,11: Sequencing explain how it is resolved. 5,B,20: Reading & Responding to Varied Texts & Genre Contrast the actions, motives, and appearances of characters in a work of fiction and discuss the importance of the contrasts to the plot or theme Understand that theme refers to the central idea or meaning of a selection and recognize themes, whether they are implied or stated directly Describe the function and effect of common literary 5,B,28: Literary Devices devices, such as imagery, metaphor, and symbolism Identify the speaker or narrator in a selection and tell whether the speaker or narrator is a character involved in the story. 4/8/ v.1.1

26 English/Language Arts Grade 6 PracticePlanet Assessment s Evaluate the meaning of patterns and symbols that are found in myth and tradition by using literature from different eras and cultures Evaluate the author's use of various techniques to 5,B,29: Point of View influence readers' perspectives Discuss ideas for writing, keep a list or notebook of 5,A,12: Writing Process ideas, and use graphic organizers to plan writing. 5,B,26: Outlines, Timelines, & Graphic Organizers Write stories with multiple paragraphs that develop a 5,A,12: Writing Process situation or plot, describe the setting, and include an ending a Write informational pieces with multiple paragraphs that: present important ideas or events in sequence or in chronological order. 5,A,12: Writing Process b Write informational pieces with multiple paragraphs that: provide details and transitions to link paragraphs. 5,A,12: Writing Process Write informational pieces with multiple paragraphs 5,A,12: Writing Process that: offer a concluding paragraph that summarizes important ideas and details c Use logical organizational structures for providing information in writing, such as chronological order, cause and effect, similarity and difference, and stating and supporting a hypothesis with data Use organizational features of printed text, such as citations, endnotes, and bibliographic references, to locate relevant information Use note-taking skills when completing research for writing Create simple documents using a computer and employing organizational features, such as passwords, entry and pull-down menus, word searches, the thesaurus, and spell checks. 5,A,12: Writing Process Use a thesaurus to identify alternative word choices 5,B,18: Using Resource Materials and meanings. 4/8/ v.1.1

27 English/Language Arts Grade 6 PracticePlanet Assessment s Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning 5,A,12: Writing Process and clarity Proofread one's own writing, as well as that of others, using an editing checklist or set of rules, with specific examples of corrections of specific errors Edit and revise writing to improve meaning and 5,A,4: Editing focus through adding, deleting, combining, clarifying, 5,A,12: Writing Process and rearranging words and sentences. 5,A,13: Sentence Structure II a Write narratives that: establish a plot, point of view, setting, and conflict. 5,A,12: Writing Process b Write narratives that: show, rather than tell, the events of the story. 5,A,12: Writing Process a Write responses to literature that: demonstrate an understanding of a literary work. 5,A,12: Writing Process b Write responses to literature that: support judgments through references to the text and to prior knowledge. 5,A,12: Writing Process c Write responses to literature that: develop interpretations that exhibit careful reading and understanding. 5,A,12: Writing Process a Write persuasive letters or compositions that state a clear position in support of a proposal. 5,A,12: Writing Process b Write persuasive letters or compositions that support a position with relevant evidence and effective emotional appeals. 5,A,12: Writing Process c Write persuasive letters or compositions that follow a simple organizational pattern, with the most appealing statements first and the least powerful ones last. 5,A,12: Writing Process d Write persuasive letters or compositions that address reader concerns. 5,A,12: Writing Process d Write persuasive letters or compositions that: address reader concerns. 5,A,7: Audience & Purpose 4/8/ v.1.1

28 English/Language Arts Grade 6 PracticePlanet Assessment s Use varied word choices to make writing interesting. 5,A,12: Writing Process Write for different purposes (information, persuasion, 5,A,12: Writing Process description) and to a specific audience or person, 5,A,7: Audience & Purpose adjusting tone and style as appropriate Write summaries that contain the main ideas of the 5,A,12: Writing Process reading selection and the most significant details a Write or deliver a research report that has been developed using a systematic research process (defines the topic, gathers information, determines credibility, reports findings) and that uses information from a variety of sources (books, technology, multimedia) and documents sources (titles and authors) b Write or deliver a research report that has been developed using a systematic research process (defines the topic, gathers information, determines credibility, reports findings) and that demonstrates that information that has been gathered has been summarized c Write or deliver a research report that has been developed using a systematic research process (defines the topic, gathers information, determines credibility, reports findings) and that organizes information by categorizing and sequencing Identify and correctly use prepositional phrases, 5,A,11: Parts of Speech appositives, main clauses, and subordinate clauses. 5,A,16: Prepositional Phrases Use transitions (however, therefore, on the other 5,A,11: Parts of Speech hand) and conjunctions (and, or, but) to connect ideas Use simple sentences and compound sentences in 5,A,6: Sentence Structure writing Identify and correctly use appropriate tense for verbs 5,A,5: English Usage that are often misused. 5,A,11: Parts of Speech Identify and correctly use modifiers (words or phrases that describe, limit, or qualify another word) and pronouns (he / his, she / her, they / their, it / its). 5,A,5: English Usage 5,A,11: Parts of Speech 4/8/ v.1.1

29 English/Language Arts Grade 6 PracticePlanet Assessment s Use a colon to separate hours and minutes and to introduce a list; use quotation marks around the exact words of a speaker and titles of articles, poems, songs, short stories, and chapters in books; use semi-colons and commas for transitions. 5,A,2: Punctuation 5,A,4: Editing Use correct capitalization. 5,A,1: Capitalization 5,A,4: Editing Spell roots or bases of words, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, and syllable constructions correctly. 5,A,3: Spelling 5,A,4: Editing 5,A,9: Spelling Strategies 5,A,10: Contractions & Possessives Ask questions that seek information not already discussed Interpret a speaker's verbal and nonverbal messages, purposes, and perspectives Make inferences or draw conclusions based on an oral report Select a focus, organizational structure, and point of view for an oral presentation Clarify and support spoken ideas with evidence and examples Use volume, phrasing, timing, and gestures appropriately to enhance meaning Identify, analyze, and critique persuasive techniques, including promises, dares, flattery, and generalities; identify faulty reasoning used in oral presentations and media messages Analyze media as sources for information, entertainment, persuasion, interpretation of events, and transmission of culture Deliver narrative (story) presentations Deliver informative presentations about an important idea, issue, or event. 4/8/ v.1.1

30 English/Language Arts Grade 6-7 PracticePlanet Assessment s Deliver oral responses to literature Give precise directions and instructions Emphasize points in ways that help the listener or viewer follow important ideas and concepts Identify claims in different kinds of text (print, image, multimedia) and evaluate evidence used to support these claims Make descriptive presentations that use concrete sensory details to set forth and support unified impressions of people, places, things, or experiences Read aloud grade-level-appropriate poems and literary and informational texts fluently and accurately and with appropriate timing, changes in voice, and expression Identify and interpret figurative language and words 6,B,25: Figurative Language with multiple meanings Recognize the origins and meanings of frequently used foreign words in English and use these words accurately in speaking and writing Understand unknown words in informational texts by 6,B,2: Vocabulary & Context Clues I using word, sentence, and paragraph clues to 6,B,3: Vocabulary & Context Clues II determine meaning Understand and explain slight differences in meaning in related words Identify the structural features of popular media (newspapers, magazines, online information) and use the features to obtain information Analyze text that uses a compare-and-contrast organizational pattern Connect and clarify main ideas by identifying their 6,B,7: Stated Main Idea relationships to multiple sources and related topics. 6,B,8: Implied Main Idea 4/8/ v.1.1

31 English/Language Arts Grade 7 PracticePlanet Assessment s Clarify an understanding of texts by creating 6,B,9: Summarizing outlines, notes, diagrams, summaries, or reports. 6,B,28: Outlines, Timelines, & Graphic Organizers Follow multiple-step instructions for preparing 6,B,6: Following Directions applications Determine the appropriateness of the evidence 6,B,18: Point of View & Purpose presented for an author's conclusions and evaluate 6,B,24: Audience & Purpose whether the author adequately supports inferences. 6,B,31: Point of View Make reasonable statements and conclusions about 6,B,13: Drawing Conclusions a text, supporting them with evidence from the text. 6,B,14: Making Inferences 6,B,15: Making Judgments Identify how an author's choice of words, examples, 6,B,19: Persuasion and reasons are used to persuade the reader of something Identify problems with an author's use of figures of 6,B,19: Persuasion speech, logic, or reasoning (assumption and choice of facts or evidence) Identify different types of fiction and describe the 6,B,23: Appreciating Various Genres major characteristics of each form Analyze the effect of the qualities of the character on 6,B,17: Recognizing Emotions the plot and the resolution of the conflict. 6,B,22: Reading & Responding to Varied Texts & Genres Analyze the influence of the setting on the problem 6,B,16: Setting and its resolution Define how tone or meaning are conveyed in poetry through word choice, figurative language, sentence structure, line length, punctuation, rhythm, alliteration, and rhyme Identify the speaker and recognize the difference between first-person and third-person Identify and analyze features of themes conveyed through characters, actions, and images. 6,B,15: Making Judgments 6,B,17: Recognizing Emotions 6,B,22: Reading & Responding to Varied Texts & Genres 4/8/ v.1.1

32 English/Language Arts Grade 7 PracticePlanet Assessment s Explain the effects of common literary devices, such 6,B,25: Figurative Language as symbolism, imagery, or metaphor, in a variety of 6,B,30: Literary Devices fictional and nonfictional texts Identify the main problem or conflict of the plot and 6,B,22: Reading & Responding to Varied Texts & explain how it is resolved. Genres 6,B,5: Sequencing Critique the believability of characters and the degree to which a plot is believable or realistic. 6,B,15: Making Judgments 6,B,17: Recognizing Emotions 6,B,22: Reading & Responding to Varied Texts & Genres Discuss ideas for writing, keep a list or notebook of 6,A,12: Writing Process ideas, and use graphic organizers to plan writing. 6,B,28: Outlines, Timelines, & Graphic Organizers Choose the form of writing that best suits the 6,A,12: Writing Process intended purpose a Write informational pieces of several paragraphs that: engage the interest of the reader. 6,A,12: Writing Process b Write informational pieces of several paragraphs that: state a clear purpose. 6,A,12: Writing Process c Write informational pieces of several paragraphs that: develop the topic with supporting details and precise language. 6,A,12: Writing Process d Write informational pieces of several paragraphs that: conclude with a detailed summary linked to the purpose of the composition. 6,A,12: Writing Process Use a variety of effective organizational patterns, including comparison and contrast, organization by categories, and arrangement by order of importance or climactic order. 6,A,12: Writing Process Use note-taking skills when completing research for 6,B,28: Outlines, Timelines, & Graphic Organizers writing Use organizational features of electronic text (on computers), such as bulletin boards, databases, keyword searches, and addresses, to locate information. 4/8/ v.1.1

33 English/Language Arts Grade 7 PracticePlanet Assessment s Use a computer to compose documents with appropriate formatting by using word-processing skills and principles of design, including margins, tabs, spacing, columns, and page orientation. 6,A,12: Writing Process Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning 6,A,12: Writing Process and clarity Edit and proofread one's own writing, as well as that of others, using an editing checklist or set of rules, with specific examples of corrections of frequent errors Revise writing to improve the organization and 6,A,12: Writing Process consistency of ideas within and between paragraphs a Write narratives that: establish and develop a plot and setting and present a point of view that is appropriate to the stories. 6,A,12: Writing Process b Write narratives that: include sensory details and clear language to develop plot and character. 6,A,12: Writing Process c Write narratives that: use a range of narrative devices. 6,A,12: Writing Process Write descriptions, explanations, comparison and 6,A,12: Writing Process contrast papers, and problem and solution essays that: state the thesis or purpose Write descriptions, explanations, comparison and 6,A,12: Writing Process contrast papers, and problem and solution essays that: explain the situation Write descriptions, explanations, comparison and 6,A,12: Writing Process contrast papers, and problem and solution essays that: organize the composition clearly Write descriptions, explanations, comparison and contrast papers, and problem and solution essays that: offer evidence to support arguments and conclusions. 6,A,12: Writing Process a Write responses to literature that develop an interpretation that shows careful reading, understanding, and insight. 6,A,12: Writing Process 4/8/ v.1.1

34 English/Language Arts Grade b Write responses to literature that organize the interpretation around several clear ideas. PracticePlanet Assessment s 6,A,12: Writing Process c Write responses to literature that develop an interpretation that support statements with evidence from the text. 6,A,12: Writing Process a Write persuasive compositions that: state a clear position on a proposition or proposal. 6,A,12: Writing Process b Write persuasive compositions that: support the position with organized and relevant evidence and effective emotional appeals. 6,A,12: Writing Process c Write persuasive compositions that: anticipate and address reader concerns and counterarguments. 6,A,12: Writing Process Use varied word choices to make writing interesting. 6,A,12: Writing Process Write for different purposes and to a specific 6,A,7: Audience & Purpose audience or person, adjusting tone and style as necessary Write summaries that contain the main ideas of the 6,A,12: Writing Process reading selection and the most significant details a Write or deliver a research report that has been developed using a systematic research process and that uses information from a variety of sources (books, technology, multimedia) and documents sources independently by using a consistent format for citations b Write or deliver a research report that has been developed using a systematic research process and that demonstrates that information that has been gathered has been summarized c Write or deliver a research report that has been developed using a systematic research process and that demonstrates that sources have been evaluated for accuracy, bias, and credibility. 6,B,33: Referencing 4/8/ v.1.1