Maine Learning Results for English Language Arts Aligned with
The Maine Literacy Partnership Integrated Instructional Framework

Index: K-2 | 3-4 | 5-6 | MLR

Primary K-2
Content Standard: Research-related Writing and Speaking Reading Workshop Writing Workshop Language Word Study
Performance Indicator Inter-
active Read Aloud 		Shared Reading Guided Reading Indepen-
dent Reading 		Shared Writing Inter-
active Writing 		Writing Work-
shop 		Indepen-
dent
Writing 		Letter and Word Study Oral Language & Conver-
sation
1. Develop a search strategy which uses appropriate and available resources.             X X   X
2. Formulate questions to ask when gathering information.         X X X X   X
3. Record and share information gathered.         X X X X   X
Content Standard: Stylistic and Rhetorical Aspects of Writing and Speaking Reading Workshop Writing Workshop Language Word Study
  Performance Indicator Inter-
active Read Aloud 		Shared Reading Guided Reading Indepen-
dent Reading 		Shared Writing Inter-
active Writing 		Writing Work-
shop 		Indepen-
dent
Writing 		Letter and Word Study Oral Language & Conver-
sation
1. Dictate or write stories or essays which convey basic ideas, have sequences that make sense, and show evidence of a beginning, middle, and end.         X X X X X  
Content Standard: Standard English Conventions Reading Workshop Writing Workshop Language Word Study
  Performance Indicator Inter-
active Read Aloud 		Shared Reading Guided Reading Indepen-
dent Reading 		Shared Writing Inter-
active Writing 		Writing Work-
shop 		Indepen-
dent
Writing 		Letter and Word Study Oral Language & Conver-
sation
1. Edit their own written work for standard English spelling and usage.             X X X  
2. Use oral language appropriate to the level of formality required.                   X
Content Standard: Processes of Writing and Speaking Reading Workshop Writing Workshop Language Word Study
  Performance Indicator Inter-
active Read Aloud 		Shared Reading Guided Reading Indepen-
dent Reading 		Shared Writing Inter-
active Writing 		Writing Work-
shop 		Indepen-
dent
Writing 		Letter and Word Study Oral Language & Conver-
sation
1. Tell about experiences and discoveries, both orally and in writing.         X X X X   X
2. Respond to stories orally and in writing.         X X X     X
3. Respond to remarks or statements orally and in writing.         X X X     X
Content Standard: Informational Texts Reading Workshop Writing Workshop Language Word Study
  Performance Indicator Inter-
active Read Aloud 		Shared Reading Guided Reading Indepen-
dent Reading 		Shared Writing Inter-
active Writing 		Writing Work-
shop 		Indepen-
dent
Writing 		Letter and Word Study Oral Language & Conver-
sation
1. Understand the main idea of simple expository text. X X X X           X
Content Standard: Language and Images Reading Workshop Writing Workshop Language Word Study
  Performance Indicator Inter-
active Read Aloud 		Shared Reading Guided Reading Indepen-
dent Reading 		Shared Writing Inter-
active Writing 		Writing Work-
shop 		Indepen-
dent
Writing 		Letter and Word Study Oral Language & Conver-
sation
1. Distinguish between and make observations about formal and informal uses of English. X X X X X X X X   X
2. Recognize characteristic sounds and rhythms of language, including the relationship between sounds and letters. X X     X X     X X
3. Make valid observations about the use of words and visual symbols. X X X   X X     X  
Content Standard: Literature and Culture Reading Workshop Writing Workshop Language Word Study
  Performance Indicator Inter-
active Read Aloud 		Shared Reading Guided Reading Indepen-
dent Reading 		Shared Writing Inter-
active Writing 		Writing Work-
shop 		Indepen-
dent
Writing 		Letter and Word Study Oral Language & Conver-
sation
1. Understand the basic plot of simple stories. X X X X            
2. Draw logical conclusions about what will happen next or how things might have turned out differently in a story. X X X X            
3. Identify differences and similarities in story elements in works from various cultures. X X X X            
4. Distinguish between fiction and nonfiction. X X X X            
Content Standard: Process of Reading Reading Workshop Writing Workshop Language Word Study
  Performance Indicator Inter-
active Read Aloud 		Shared Reading Guided Reading Indepen-
dent Reading 		Shared Writing Inter-
active Writing 		Writing Work-
shop 		Indepen-
dent
Writing 		Letter and Word Study Oral Language & Conver-
sation
1. Seek out and enjoy experiences with books and other print materials. X X X X            
2. Demonstrate an understanding that reading is a way to gain information about the world. X X X X            
3. Make and confirm predictions about what will be found in a text. X X X X            
4. Recognize and use rereading as an aid to developing fluency and to understanding appropriate materials. X X X X            
5. Figure out unknown words using a variety of strategies. X X X X            
6. Recognize and use clues within the text, rereading, and other strategies as aids in developing fluency and comprehension. X X X X         X  
7. Ask questions and give other responses after listening to presentations by the teacher or classmates. X X X X           X

Index: K-2 | 3-4 | 5-6 | MLR