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| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Demonstrate knowledge of letter formation and fine motor skills needed to form legible words in both print and cursive. | ELA.Teaching - Fine Motor Skills for Writing | Covered | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. Demonstrate knowledge of components of written language, including conventions of standard English grammar, word usage, and mechanics. | ELA.Skill - Proper Writing and Grammar Conventions; ELA.Skill - Commonly Confused Words | Covered | 70 | 2 | 29 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (70 questions, 2 materials, 29 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. Demonstrate knowledge of sentence structures and elements used to convey and arrange ideas and information in texts. | ELA.Types of Sentences (Grammar); ELA.Types of Sentences (Purpose) | Covered | 26 | 2 | 13 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (26 questions, 2 materials, 13 cards, 2 videos). |
| d. Demonstrate knowledge of effective syntax and clarity in written selections. | ELA.Skill - Fix Basic Syntax Usage | Covered | 17 | 1 | 19 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 19 cards, 1 videos). |
| e. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic elements of different kinds of writing (e.g., poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction), including the use of figurative language. | ELA.Literary Genres; ELA.Types of Figurative Language | Covered | 70 | 2 | 50 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (70 questions, 2 materials, 50 cards, 1 videos). |
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Apply knowledge of the stages of writing development and writing processes used across developmental stages to communicate knowledge, ideas, insights, and experiences. | ELA.Stages of Writing Development | Covered | 24 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. Apply knowledge of the writing process (i.e., prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing) and ways to avoid plagiarism. | ELA.Teaching - Stages of the Writing Process; ELA.Proper Use of Source Information | Covered | 46 | 2 | 16 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (46 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 2 videos). |
| c. Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics, features, and literary devices of various types of narrative, informational, opinion, and functional texts. | ELA.Types of Organization; ELA.Writing Types and Various Contexts; ELA.Informational Text Features | Covered | 92 | 3 | 35 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (92 questions, 3 materials, 35 cards, 1 videos). |
| d. Apply knowledge of the processes, or steps, involved in developing an oral presentation, including incorporating aural or visual media or technology and using appropriate language styles and registers. | ELA.Oral Presentation Skills; ELA.Teaching - Effective Digital Presentations | Covered | 41 | 2 | 20 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (41 questions, 2 materials, 20 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. Demonstrate knowledge of the processes and procedures for collecting, evaluating, developing, and presenting research (e.g., exploring issues, posing problems, generating questions, determining the credibility of sources, avoiding plagiarism). | ELA.Credible Sources; ELA.The Research Process | Covered | 53 | 2 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (53 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
| f. Apply knowledge of the four main literacy practices (i.e., engagement and intention for comprehension and composition, situating texts, author's craft, and collaboration and presentation) while engaging with the writing process and constructing texts. | ELA.Developing Readers; ELA.Teaching - Reading Comprehension (All Texts); ELA.Teaching - Writing Skills (Elementary); ELA.Teaching - Argumentative Text Analysis; ELA.Teaching - Using Groups; ELA.Four Main Literacy Practices - GA | Covered | 186 | 6 | 59 | 2 | Covered by 6 topics (186 questions, 6 materials, 59 cards, 2 videos). |
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