EMC Mirrors & Windows Grade 7 – Correlation to the California
English Language Development Standards
The Mirrors & Windows: Connecting with Literature program is 100% aligned with the California English
Language Development (ELD) Standards and includes differentiated instruction designed to provide
challenging content in English language development for ELs to gain proficiency in a range of rigorous
academic English language skills. Additional support is provided in the Differentiating Instruction for
English Language Learners resource.
California English Language Development Standards
Grade 7
EMC Pages That Cover
the Standards
PART I: INTERACTING IN MEANINGFUL WAYS
A. Collaborative
1. Exchanging information and ideas
PI.7.1.Em
Engage in conversational exchanges and express ideas on
familiar topics by asking and answering yes-no and whquestions and responding using simple phrases.
SE/ATE: 15, 279, 504, 566, 708
ATE: 146, 751
PI.7.1.Ex
Contribute to class, group, and partner discussions by
following turn-taking rules, asking relevant questions,
affirming others, adding relevant information, and
paraphrasing key ideas.
SE/ATE: 47, 84, 104, 152, 189, 295,
320, 468, 504, 517, 542, 579, 583,
745
ATE: 413, 523
PI.7.1.Br
Contribute to class, group, and partner discussions by
following turn-taking rules, asking relevant questions,
affirming others, adding relevant information and evidence,
paraphrasing key ideas, building on responses, and
providing useful feedback.
SE/ATE: 211, 290, 320, 395, 468,
479, 483, 494, 509, 546, 566
ATE: 413, 523
2. Interacting via written English
PI.7.2.Em
Engage in short written exchanges with peers and
collaborate on simple written texts on familiar topics, using
technology when appropriate.
SE/ATE: 15, 152, 211, 290, 320, 388,
500, 737
PI.7.2.Ex
Engage in longer written exchanges with peers and
collaborate on more detailed written texts on a variety of
topics, using technology when appropriate.
SE/ATE: 62, 104, 161, 175, 279, 351,
395, 406, 414, 439
ATE: 590
PI.7.2.Br
Engage in extended written exchanges with peers and
collaborate on complex written texts on a variety of topics,
using technology when appropriate.
SE/ATE: 218, 566, 769
3. Offering opinions
PI.7.3.Em
Negotiate with or persuade others in conversations (e.g.,
to gain and hold the floor or ask for clarification) using
learned phrases (e.g., I think. . . , Would you please repeat
that?) and open responses.
SE/ATE: 763, 769
ATE: 294
Mirrors & Windows CA English Language Development Standards Correlation
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