ELA Worksheets

Learning Objectives

• Synthesize ideas from multiple speakers by grouping similarities and differences in viewpoints.
• Distinguish evidence from opinions and use the most relevant points to support a shared understanding.
• Write a clear conclusion that reflects key ideas from a discussion.

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• Define what a research question is and explain why it should be focused.
• Identify how a strong research question helps you choose reliable sources and relevant details.
• Revise broad topics into narrower research questions using clear wording.

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• Explain how evidence from a text supports a claim about causes, processes, or interpretations.
• Identify whether a piece of evidence is relevant and accurately matches what the text says.
• Use quotes or paraphrases while keeping the meaning aligned to the author’s context.

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• Identify respectful response moves during partner and group discussions.
• Choose polite agreement and concern statements that respond directly to the point made.
• Use sentence stems for asking follow-up questions and adding a new perspective collaboratively.

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• Understand the importance of quoting exact words from sources to support claims.
• Identify proper ways to embed quotations within explanatory writing.
• Recognize the difference between paraphrasing and quoting directly.+ Show more

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• Identify the author's purpose in a reading passage
• Select responses to questions about a text
• Distinguish true and false statements about a text+ Show more

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• Identify information related to editing conventions in writing
• Evaluate statements about editing conventions
• Construct short responses about editing conventions+ Show more

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• Understand key concepts related to ELA
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Draft a paragraph that includes a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a final sentence that reinforces the main idea
• Use descriptive or factual details from observations or texts to develop the controlling idea in a logical order
• Vary sentence beginnings and connect ideas so the paragraph is easy to read and can be revised

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• Identify the central idea or theme of a realistic fiction text.
• Explain how supporting details reinforce the central idea across multiple paragraphs.
• Use evidence from the text to answer questions about central ideas and themes.

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• Analyze how figurative language (metaphor, simile, imagery) changes meaning beyond literal definitions.
• Use context (surrounding sentences and relationships between ideas) to interpret ambiguous or connotative words.
• Explain how tone and imagery influence an author’s purpose and the reader’s interpretation.

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• Identify ideas related to revising for clarity
• Respond to multiple-choice questions about the lesson topic
• Evaluate statements using true-or-false responses+ Show more

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• Identify purpose signals within Grade 3 viewing and representing practice
• Respond to purpose signals questions using selected-response formats
• Explain responses to purpose signals through short-answer writing+ Show more

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• Identify how a hook and a controlling thesis work together in an academic paragraph or essay.
• Write a hook that draws the reader in and then narrows toward a clear controlling idea.
• Create a thesis statement that signals the main focus and the direction of supporting details.

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• Identify similes, metaphors, and personification in short passages.
• Explain what figurative language means by focusing on the image it creates.
• Use clues from mood and description to interpret why an author chose figurative language.

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• Identify common text structures (chronological order, cause and effect, compare and contrast, and problem and solution) in passages.
• Use signal words and organizational cues to write a clear summary that follows the author’s structure.
• Select and justify the best supporting details to include in a summary.

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• Match a citation to the specific statement that needs support (definitions, statistics, and explanations).
• Distinguish between borrowed information and original wording while keeping writing clear.
• Use citation evidence accurately so readers can verify the source.

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• Define accurate text quotations and explain why they matter in evidence-based writing.
• Select exact words from a text and connect them to a specific claim.
• Embed quotations smoothly using signal phrases and correct quotation punctuation.+ Show more

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• Explain how synthesis integrates multiple sources to build a coherent understanding
• Compare viewpoints across sources and describe how they support or complicate each other
• Paraphrase information faithfully while preserving meaning and avoiding patchwriting+ Show more

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• Identify main ideas across multiple texts.
• Compare different viewpoints presented in sources.
• Recognize strategies used for effective synthesis.+ Show more

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• Identify elements that support effective summary structure
• Select accurate responses about summary structure
• Explain ideas through short written responses+ Show more

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• Define what a summary is and how it keeps the main idea.
• Identify important information and leave out extra details when summarizing.
• Create summaries for both narrative and nonfiction texts using the most essential points.

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• Determine a passage’s central idea and explain what the text is mainly about
• Use details (examples, definitions, and cause-effect relationships) to support a central idea
• Explain how ideas develop across paragraphs, including refinement or shifts in emphasis

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• Explain how different text structures (timeline, compare-and-contrast, cause-and-effect) shape meaning.
• Use signal words and linking phrases to identify cause-and-effect relationships.
• Analyze how paragraphs and sections work together to support an author’s purpose.

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• Identify information related to synthesis and conclusion
• Evaluate statements about synthesis and conclusion
• Construct short responses about synthesis and conclusion+ Show more

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• Identify the purpose of each part of an explanatory text: introduction, body, and conclusion.
• Use transitions to connect claims, definitions, and examples in an organized explanation.
• Explain how text structure supports reader understanding rather than listing information.+ Show more

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• Identify moments of confusion during Grade 3 reading practice
• Respond to clarifying confusion questions using selected formats
• Construct short responses related to the reading topic+ Show more

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• Identify parts of an explanatory paragraph
• Understand how introductions, body, and conclusions are organized
• Recognize transitional phrases linking ideas

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• Explain how synthesis integrates multiple sources into a coherent claim rather than copying or stacking summaries.
• Identify strategies for paraphrasing faithfully while avoiding patchwriting and maintaining academic integrity.
• Evaluate whether citations are precise enough to help readers verify evidence across sources.+ Show more

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• Draft an opening that introduces a topic and builds interest using a focused statement.
• Identify and use a controlling idea to guide what to include in the body of a draft.
• Use revision strategies to improve clarity, accuracy, and coherence without losing the original intent.

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• Identify evidence used to support claims within a text
• Analyze how evidence strengthens arguments
• Practice evaluating and citing textual evidence effectively+ Show more

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• Ensure pronouns match their antecedents in number and person (he/she/they; this/that).
• Revise ambiguous pronoun references so they clearly point to one noun.
• Maintain consistent point of view by avoiding perspective shifts that change pronoun meaning.+ Show more

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• Determine how figurative language and connotation influence a text’s meaning and tone.
• Analyze how surrounding context (nearby sentences and ideas) clarifies ambiguous words or phrases.
• Support claims about author purpose by citing specific figurative language.

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• Evaluate the reliability of information across multiple source formats (e.g., interview, article, graph, audio).
• Integrate evidence from different sources to support a claim while addressing contradictions with reasoning and assumptions.
• Use the strongest combination of relevant details to resolve inconsistencies and form a well-supported conclusion.

Learning Objectives

• Understand key concepts related to ELA
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Understand the importance of active listening in discussions
• Identify ways to take effective notes during conversations
• Practice respectful exchanges and acknowledgment of different perspectives+ Show more

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• Edit drafts for correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling to improve readability
• Fix sentence boundary errors and ensure subject-verb agreement and consistent verb tense
• Apply comma rules for compound sentences and other common punctuation needs

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• Identify and revise sentence fragments and run-on sentences to improve clarity and correctness.
• Use purposeful modifiers and strong subject-predicate control to reduce ambiguity in formal writing.
• Apply controlled sentence structure by varying beginnings while maintaining logical relationships between ideas.

Learning Objectives

• Understand key concepts related to ELA
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Integrate information from multiple sources presented in different formats (e.g., interviews, articles, graphs, audio).
• Evaluate claims by comparing evidence and recognizing assumptions that affect validity.
• Resolve contradictions between sources by using corroboration and reasoned judgment.

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• Prioritize revision tasks by checking ideas, organization, evidence, and accuracy before polishing surface details.
• Strengthen writing by adding elaboration that explains relationships among ideas (not just extra facts).
• Ensure paragraph-level organization aligns with the controlling idea to prevent drift.

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• I can revise writing by checking that the main idea matches supporting details.
• I can improve clarity by adding transitions and fixing unclear sentences.
• I can reorder sentences or change word choice so my message is more direct.+ Show more

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• Use discussion moves to respond to a claim by adding, refining, or challenging details with relevant evidence.
• Explain how ideas connect across turns and how that connection strengthens or changes a shared understanding.
• Identify strong evidence from a referenced source or shared text and distinguish it from unsupported opinions.

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• Identify key information suitable for a text summary
• Recognize important ideas within a text
• Explain summary choices in short written responses+ Show more

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• Explain how a clear research question narrows a broad topic into focused information needs
• Identify features of strong research questions, including real-world purpose and precise wording
• Match research questions to appropriate source details (definitions, causes, effects, and procedures)+ Show more

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• Identify the stages of plot structure: introduction, rising tension, turning point, and resolution.
• Explain how one event leads to the next in a story’s plot.
• Use plot structure vocabulary (setting, problem, conflict, turning point, resolution) to interpret events.+ Show more

Learning Objectives

• Understand key concepts related to ELA
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Explain how synthesis connects ideas across multiple sources
• Identify faithful paraphrasing and avoid patchwriting patterns
• Evaluate whether citations accurately support specific claims+ Show more