The New York State ELA (English Language Arts) series is directly aligned to the Performance Indicators and Literacy Competencies of the NYS English Language Arts Core Curriculum. These grade-specific books give students instruction and practice for skills and testing formats found on the New York State ELA Test.
The grade 2 book prepares students for the grade 3 ELA test. Lessons are written at a second-grade level and are aligned to the grade 3 standards.
Each standard-specific lesson includes three parts:
1. Introduction to the Skill
Students develop an understanding of the topic with a brief explanation of the skill being taught, and examples and clues for support.
2. Guided Practice
Students learn how to examine answer choices as they decide on their answers.
3. Independent Practice (Test Yourself)
Put their knowledge to the test. Question formats include multiple-choice, short-response, and extended-response.
Books also include editing and proofreading exercises.
TABLE OF CONTENTS, Grade 4
Introduction to New York State English Language Arts Grade 4
4
Unit 1: Vocabulary Strategies [Literacy Competencies]
5
Lesson 1 Word Parts
6
Lesson 2 Words in Context
16
Unit 2: Reading and Writing for Information [Standard 1]
25
Lesson 3 Organizational Features
26
Lesson 4 Finding the Sequence
33
Lesson 5 Prior Knowledge
40
Lesson 6 Main Idea and Details
47
Lesson 7 Cause and Effect
55
Lesson 8 Compare and Contrast
63
Lesson 9 The Writing Process
69
Lesson 10 Editing a Paragraph
80
Lesson 11 Writing a Short Response
84
Lesson 12 Writing an Extended Response
90
Unit 3: Reading and Writing with Literature [Standard 2]
97
Lesson 13 Story Elements
98
Lesson 14 Story Structure
108
Lesson 15 Making Reading Connections
114
Lesson 16 Making Predictions
120
Lesson 17 Inferences and Conclusions
126
Lesson 18 Figurative Language
132
Lesson 19 Poetry and Plays
138
Lesson 20 Writing About Literature
151
Unit 4: Reading and Writing for Critical Analysis [Standard 3]
163
Lesson 21 Author's Purpose
164
Lesson 22 Fact and Opinion
171
Lesson 23 Analyzing Ideas
177
Lesson 24 Making Judgments
183
Lesson 25 Writing to Analyze
189
Comprehensive teacher's guides include:
Teaching and student strategies
Listening activities
Answer keys
Scoring rubrics
Correlations to the Performance Indicators and Literacy Competencies of the NYS English Language Arts Core Curriculum
Reproducibles:
Answer sheets
Graphic organizers
Student Book
160-208 pages
8 1/2" x 11"
Teacher's Guide
40-49 pages
8 1/2" x 11"
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Empire State English Language Arts
Grades: 2-8
These INSTRUCTIONAL WORKBOOKS provide NY standards support and New York State ELA Test practice.
New York State Science
Grades: 4, 8
Two grade-specific science books allow you to review multiple years of NY standards in one location. FREE student answer booklets, too!
New York State ELAP Plus
Grades: 2-8
These ASSESSMENT BOOKLETS are pre- and post-instruction tests that identify areas of weakness and measure progress.