ELD CORRELATIONS
KEYSTONE LEVEL C GRADES 6-8
UNIT 1 / ELD Standards Reading Grades 6-8 / ELA StandardsBeginning / Early Intermediate / Intermediate / Early Advanced
Reading one: Prepare to Read / RFS 3
Use knowledge of English morphemes, phonics, and syntax to decode texts. /
RFS 3
Use knowledge of English morphemes, phonics, and syntax to decode and interpret the meaning of unfamiliar words. /RFS 6.1.4, 7.1.3, 8.1.3
Reading #1 / RC 5Understand and orally identify the features and elements of common consumer (e.g. warranties, contracts, manuals) and informational materials (e.g. magazines and books). / RC 5
Analyze a variety of rhetorical styles found in consumer (e.g. warranties, contracts, manuals and informational materials (e.g. newspapers, magazines, and textbooks). /
RC 6.2.7, 8.2.7
Review and Practice / LS 7Identify the main idea and some supporting details of oral presentations, familiar literature, and key concepts of subject matter content. / LS 7
Retell stories in greater detail by including the characters, setting, and plot. /
LS 6.1.5, 7.1.1, 8.1.2
Grammar and Writing / WC 1Create a paragraph with varied sentence types ** /
WC 1
Create coherent paragraphs through effective transitions. /WC 6.1.1, 7.1.1, 8.1.1
Reading two: Prepare to Read / RFS 2Use decoding skills and knowledge of both academic and social vocabulary to read independently. / RFS 2
Use decoding skills and knowledge of academic and social vocabulary to achieve independent reading. /
RFS 6.1.3, 7.1.2, 8.1.2
Reading #2 / LRA 5Use expanded vocabulary and descriptive words in paraphrasing oral and written reponses to text. / LRA 5
Describe the motivation and reactions of characters in one or more literary texts. /
LRA 6.3.3, 7.3.2, 8.3.2
Review and Practice / RC 3Read literature and respond orally to it by answering in detailed sentences factual comprehension questions. / RC 4
Identify and explain the main ideas and critical details of informational materials, literary texts, and texts in content areas. /
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Grammar and Writing / WC 1Create a paragraph with varied sentence types *** / WSA 7
Use strategies of note taking, outlining, and summarizing to structure drafts of clear, coherent, and focused essays with consistent use of standard grammatical forms. /
WC 6.1.1, 7.1.3, 8.1.1
Reading three:Prepare to Read / RFS 3
Use knowledge of English morphemes, phonics, and syntax to decode texts. /
RFS 3
Use knowledge of English morphemes, phonics, and syntax to decode and interpret the meaning of unfamiliar words. /RFS 6.1.4, 7.1.3, 8.1.3
Reading #3 / RC 5Understand and orally identify the features and elements of common consumer (e.g. warranties, contracts, manuals) and informational materials (e.g. magazines and books). / RC 5
Analyze a variety of rhetorical styles found in consumer (e.g. warranties, contracts, manuals and informational materials (e.g. newspapers, magazines, and textbooks). /
RC 6.2.6, 7.2.3, 8.2.7
Review and Practice / LS 4Participate in social conversations with peers and adults on familiar topics by asking and answering questions and soliciting information. / LS 4
Participate in and initiate more extended social conversations with peers and adults on unfamiliar topics by asking and answering questions and restating and soliciting information. / LS 6.1.5, 7.1.1, 8.1.2
Grammar and Writing / WSA 1
Use more complex vocabulary and sentences appropriate for language arts and other social content areas (e.g. math, science, history-social science). /
WSA 1
Use appropriate language variations and genres in writing for language arts and other content areas. /WSA 6.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.1.1
Reading four: Prepare to Read / LS 6Respond to messages by asking simple questions or by briefly restating the message. / LS 6
Respond to messages by asking questions, challenging statements, or offering examples that affirm the message. /
LS 6.1.5, 7.1.5, 8.1.2
Reading #4 / RFS 1Read grade-appropriate narrative and expository text aloud with appropriate pacing, intonation, and expression** / RFS 1
Read aloud with appropriate pacing, intonation, and expression increasing complex narrative and expository texts. /
RFS 6.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.1.3
Review and Practice / LRA 5Use expanded vocabulary and descriptive words in paraphrasing oral and written Reponses to text. / LRA 5
Describe the motivation and reactions of characters in one or more literary texts. /
LRA 6.3.3, 7.3.2, 8.3.4
Grammar and Writing / WSA 7Use basic strategies of note taking, outlining, and the writing process to structure drafts of simple essays, with consistent use of standard grammatical forms. (some rules may not be followed). / WSA 7
Use basic strategies of note taking, outlining, and the writing process to structure drafts of simple essays, with consistent use of standard grammatical forms. /
WSA 6.1.6, 7.1.7, 8.1.6
Listening & Speaking Workshop / LS 8Prepare and deliver short presentations on ideas, premises, or images obtained from various sources. / LS 8
Prepare and deliver presentations that use various sources. /
LS 6.1.8, 8.1.5
Writing Workshop / WC 3Revise writing for appropriate word choice and organization with variation in grammatical forms and spelling. / WC 3
Revise writing for appropriate word choice and organization, consistent point of view, and transitions, using approximate standard grammatical forms and spelling. /
WC 6.1.5, 7.1.4, 8.1.5
UNIT 2 / ELD Standards Reading Grades 6-8 / ELA StandardsBeginning / Early Intermediate / Intermediate / Early Advanced
Reading one: Prepare to Read / RFS 3
Use knowledge of English morphemes, phonics, and syntax to decode texts. /
RFS 3
Use knowledge of English morphemes, phonics, and syntax to decode and interpret the meaning of unfamiliar words. /RFS 6.1.4, 7.1.3, 8.1.3
Reading #1 / RC 4Read text and use detailed sentences to explain orally the main ideas and details of informational text, literary text, and text in content areas. / RC 4
Identify and explain the main ideas and critical details of informational texts, literary texts, and texts in content areas. /
RC 6.2.4, 7.2.4, 8.2.3
Review and Practice / RC 5Understand and orally identify the features and elements of common consumer (e.g. warranties, contracts, manuals) and informational materials (e.g. magazines and books). / RC 5
Analyze a variety of rhetorical styles found in consumer (e.g. warranties, contracts, manuals and informational materials (e.g. newspapers, magazines, and textbooks). /
RC 6.2.7, 8.2.7
Grammar and Writing / WSA 2Narrate a sequence of events and communicate their significance to the audience. /
WSA 2
Write in different genres (e.g. short stories or narratives), including coherent plot development, characterization, and setting. /WSA 6.2.1, 7.2.1, 8.2.1
Reading two: Prepare to Read / LS 4Participate in social conversations with peers and adults on familiar topics by asking and answering questions and soliciting information. / LS 4
Participate in and initiate more extended social conversations with peers and adults on unfamiliar topics by asking and answering questions and restating and soliciting information. / LS 6.1.1, 7.1.3, 8.1.1
Reading #2 / RFS 1
Demonstrate internalization of English grammar, usage, and word choice by recognizing and correcting errors when speaking or reading aloud. / RFS 1
Read aloud with appropriate pacing, intonation, and expression increasingly complex narrative and expository texts. /
RFS 6.1.1, 7.1.3, 8.1.1
Review and Practice / LS 8Prepare and deliver short presentations on ideas, premises, or images obtained from various sources. / LS 8
Prepare and deliver presentations that use various sources. /
LS 6.2.1, 7.2.1, 8.2.1
Grammar and Writing / WSA 1Use more complex vocabulary and sentences appropriate for language arts and other social content areas (e.g. math, science, history-social science). /
WSA 1
Use appropriate language variations and genres in writing for language arts and other content areas. /WSA 6.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.1.1
Reading three:Prepare to Read / RFS 2
Use decoding skills and knowledge of academic and social vocabulary to read independently. / RFS 2
Use decoding skills and knowledge of academic and social vocabulary to achieve independent reading. / RFS 6.1.3, 7.1.2, 8.1.2
Reading #3 / RC 5
Understand and orally identify the features and elements of common consumer (e.g. warranties, contracts, manuals) and informational materials (e.g. magazines and books). / RC 5
Analyze a variety of rhetorical styles found in consumer (e.g. warranties, contracts, manuals and informational materials (e.g. newspapers, magazines, and textbooks). /
RC 6.2.7, 7.2.3, 8.2.7
Review and Practice / WSA 7Use basic strategies of note taking, outlining, and the writing process to structure drafts of simple essays, with consistent use of standard grammatical forms. (some rules may not be followed). / WSA 7
Use basic strategies of note taking, outlining, and the writing process to structure drafts of simple essays, with consistent use of standard grammatical forms. /
WSA 6.1.6, 7.1.3
Grammar and Writing / WSA 2Narrate a sequence of events and communicate their significance to the audience. /
WSA 2
Write in different genres (e.g. short stories or narratives), including coherent plot development, characterization, and setting. /WSA 6.2.1, 7.2.1, 8.2.1
Reading four: Prepare to Read / RFS 2Use decoding skills and knowledge of both academic and social vocabulary to read independently. / RFS 2
Use decoding skills and knowledge of academic and social vocabulary to achieve independent reading. /
RFS 6.1.3, 7.1.2, 8.1.2
Reading #4 / LRA 4Use detailed sentences to describe the main characters in a literary text by identifying the thoughts and actions of the characters*** / LRA 4
Describe the motivation and reactions of characters in one or more literary texts. /
LRA 6.3.2, 7.3.3, 8.3.3
Review and Practice / RC 3Read literature and respond orally to it by answering in detailed questions factual comprehension questions. /
RC 6.2.3, 7.2.4,
Grammar and Writing / WC 1Create a paragraph with varied sentence types *** / WC 1
Create coherent paragraphs through effective transitions. /
WC 6.1.1, 7.1.3, 8.1.1
Listening & Speaking Workshop / LS 8Prepare and deliver short presentations on ideas, premises, or images obtained from various sources. / LS 8
Prepare and deliver presentations that use various sources. /
LS 6.1.4, 7.1.4, 8.1.4
Writing Workshop / WC 2Edit and correct basic grammatical structures and usage of the conventions of writing. / WC 2
Edit writing for grammatical structures and the mechanics of writing. / WC 6.1.1, 7.1.3, 8.1.4
UNIT 3 / ELD Standards Reading Grades 6-8 / ELA Standards
Beginning / Early Intermediate / Intermediate / Early Advanced
Reading one: Prepare to Read/READING #1 / RFS 1
Read grade-appropriate narrative and expository text aloud with appropriate pacing, intonation, and expression**
RFS 3
Use knowledge of English morphemes, phonics, and syntax to decode texts. / RFS 1
Read aloud with appropriate pacing, intonation, and expression increasing complex narrative and expository texts.
RFS 3
Use knowledge of English morphemes, phonics, and syntax to decode and interpret the meaning of unfamiliar words. /
RFS 6.1.1, 7.1.3, 8.1.1
RFS 6.1.4, 7.1.3, 8.1.3Review and Practice / RC 3
Read literature and respond orally to it by answering in detailed questions factual comprehension questions. / RC 4
Identify and explain the main ideas and critical details of informational materials, literary texts, and texts in content areas. /
RC 6.2.3, 7.2.4, 8.2.6
Grammar and Writing / WSA 4Write brief expository compositions (e.g. description, comparison and contrast, cause and effect, and problem and solution) that include a thesis and some points of support. / WSA 4
Develop a clear thesis and support it by using analogies, quotations, and facts appropriately. /
WSA 6.2.2, 7.2.4, 8.2.6
Reading two: Prepare to Read / RWA 2Apply knowledge of common English morphemes in oral and silent reading to derive meaning from literature and text in content areas. / RWA 2
Apply knowledge of word relationships, such as roots and affixes, to derive meaning from literature and texts in content areas. /
RFS 6.1.3, 7.1.2
Reading #2 / RFS 5Understand and orally identify the features and elements of common consumer (e.g. warranties, contracts, manuals) and informational materials (e.g. magazines and books). / RFS 5
Analyze a variety of rhetorical styles found in consumer (e.g. warranties, contracts, manuals) and informational materials (e.g. newspapers, magazines, and textbooks). /
RFS 6.2.7, 7.2.3, 8.2.3
Review and Practice / RFS 1Read grade-appropriate narrative and expository text aloud with appropriate pacing, intonation, and expression** / RFS 1
Read aloud with appropriate pacing, intonation, and expression increasing complex narrative and expository texts. /
RFS 6.1.1,
Grammar and Writing / WSA 6Write responses to selected literature that exhibit understanding of the text, using detailed sentences and transitions. / WSA 6
Write responses to selected literature that develop interpretations, exhibit careful reading, and cite specific parts of the text. /
WSA 6.2.4, 7.2.2, 8.2.2
Reading three:Prepare to Read / RFS 6
Use a standard dictionary to determine meanings of unknown words. / RFS 6
Use a standard dictionary to determine meanings of unknown words (e.g. idioms, and words with multiple meanings). / RFS 6.1.3, 7.1.2
Reading #3 / LRA 5
Use expanded vocabulary and descriptive words in paraphrasing oral and written Reponses to text. / LRA 5
Describe the motivation and reactions of characters in one or more literary texts. /
LRA 6.3.3, 7.3.3. 8.3.3
Review and Practice / LS 6Respond to messages by asking simple questions or by briefly restating the message. / LS 6
Respond to messages by asking questions, challenging statements, or offering examples that affirm the message. /
LS 6.1.5, 7.1.1, 8.1.2
Grammar and Writing / WSA 4Write brief expository compositions (e.g. description, comparison and contrast, cause and effect, and problem and solution) that include a thesis and some points of support. / WSA 4
Develop a clear thesis and support it by using analogies, quotations, and fact appropriately. /
WSA 6.2.2, 7.2.5, 8.2.4
Reading four: Prepare to Read / RFS 2Use decoding skills and knowledge of both academic and social vocabulary to read independently. / RFS 2
Use decoding skills and knowledge of academic and social vocabulary to achieve independent reading. /
RFS 6.1.3, 7.1.2,
Reading #4 / RC 5Understand and orally identify the features and elements of common consumer (e.g. warranties, contracts, manuals) and informational materials (e.g. magazines and books). / RC 5
Analyze a variety of rhetorical styles found in consumer (e.g. warranties, contracts, manuals and informational materials (e.g. newspapers, magazines, and textbooks). /
RC 6.2.7, 8.2.6
Review and Practice / LS 4Participate in social conversations with peers and adults on familiar topics by asking and answering questions and soliciting information. / LS 4
Participate in and initiate more extended social conversations with peers and adults on unfamiliar topics by asking and answering questions and restating and soliciting information. /
???
Grammar and Writing / WSA 7Use basic strategies of note taking, outlining, and the writing process to structure drafts of simple essays, with consistent use of standard grammatical forms. (some rules may not be followed). / WSA 7
Use strategies of note taking, outlining, and summarizing to structure drafts of clear, coherent, and focused essays with consistent use of standard grammatical forms. /
WSA 6.1.6, 7.1.3, 8.1.6
Listening & Speaking Workshop / LS 8Prepare and deliver short presentations on ideas, premises, or images obtained from various sources. / LS 8
Prepare and deliver presentations that use various sources. /
LS 6.2.2, 7.1.4, 8.1.4
Writing Workshop / WC 1Create a paragraph with varied sentence types ** /
WC 1
Create coherent paragraphs through effective transitions. /WC 6.1.1, 7.1.3, 8.1.1
UNIT 4 / ELD Standards Reading Grades 6-8 / ELA StandardsBeginning / Early Intermediate / Intermediate / Early Advanced
Reading one: Prepare to Read/READING #1 / RFS 3
Use knowledge of English morphemes, phonics, and syntax to decode texts.
RC 4
Read text and use detailed sentences to explain orally the main ideas and details of informational text, literary text, and text in content areas. /
RFS 3
Use knowledge of English morphemes, phonics, and syntax to decode and interpret the meaning of unfamiliar words.RC 4
Identify and explain the main ideas and critical details of informational texts, literary texts, and texts in content areas. / RFS 6.1.4, 7.1.3, 8.1.3
RC 6.2.4, 7.2.4
Review and Practice / RC 5
Understand and orally identify the features and elements of common consumer (e.g. warranties, contracts, manuals) and informational materials (e.g. magazines and books). / RC 5
Analyze a variety of rhetorical styles found in consumer (e.g. warranties, contracts, manuals and informational materials (e.g. newspapers, magazines, and textbooks). /
RC 6.2.7, 7.2.6, 8.2.6
Grammar and Writing / RC 5Understand and orally identify the features and elements of common consumer (e.g. warranties, contracts, manuals) and informational materials (e.g. magazines and books). / RC 5
Analyze a variety of rhetorical styles found in consumer (e.g. warranties, contracts, manuals and informational materials (e.g. newspapers, magazines, and textbooks).
Reading two: Prepare to Read / WSA 4
Write brief expository compositions (e.g. description, comparison and contrast, cause and effect, and problem and solution) that include a thesis and some points of support. / WSA 4
Develop a clear thesis and support it by using analogies, quotations, and facts appropriately. /
WSA 6.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.1.1
Reading / RC 4Read text and use detailed sentences to explain orally the main ideas and details of informational text, literary text, and text in content areas. / RC 4
Identify and explain the main ideas and critical details of informational texts, literary texts, and texts in content areas. /
RC 6.2.3, 7.2.4, 8.2.7
Review and Practice / LS 6Respond to messages by asking simple questions or by briefly restating the message. / LS 6
Respond to messages by asking questions, challenging statements, or offering examples that affirm the message. /
LS 6.1.5, 7.1.1, 8.1.2
Grammar and Writing / WSA 6Write responses to selected literature that exhibit understanding of the text, using detailed sentences and transitions. / WSA 6
Write responses to selected literature that develop interpretations, exhibit careful reading, and cite specific parts of the text. /
WSA 6.1.4, 7.2.2, 8.2.2
Reading three:Prepare to Read / RFS 3
Use knowledge of English morphemes, phonics, and syntax to decode texts. /
RFS 3
Use knowledge of English morphemes, phonics, and syntax to decode and interpret the meaning of unfamiliar words. /RFS 6.1.4, 7.1.3, 8.1.3
Reading / RFS 1Read grade-appropriate narrative and expository text aloud with appropriate pacing, intonation, and expression** / RFS 1
Read aloud with appropriate pacing, intonation, and expression increasing complex narrative and expository texts. /
RFS 6.1.1, 7.1.3, 8.1.3
Review and Practice / RC 5Understand and orally identify the features and elements of common consumer (e.g. warranties, contracts, manuals) and informational materials (e.g. magazines and books). / RC 5
Analyze a variety of rhetorical styles found in consumer (e.g. warranties, contracts, manuals and informational materials (e.g. newspapers, magazines, and textbooks). /
RC 6.2.7, 7.2.6, 8.2.6
Grammar and Writing / WSA 7Use basic strategies of note taking, outlining, and the writing process to structure drafts of simple essays, with consistent use of standard grammatical forms. (Some rules may not be followed). / WSA 7
Use basic strategies of note taking, outlining, and the writing process to structure drafts of simple essays, with consistent use of standard grammatical forms. /
WSA 6.1.6, 7.1.3, 8.1.6
Reading four: Prepare to Read / RFS 2Use decoding skills and knowledge of both academic and social vocabulary to read independently. / RFS 2
Use decoding skills and knowledge of academic and social vocabulary to achieve independent reading. /
RFS 6.1.3, 7.1.2