EMC Mirrors & Windows Grade 6 – 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 6
EMC Pages That Cover
the Standards
PART I: INTERACTING IN MEANINGFUL WAYS
A. Collaborative
1. Exchanging information and ideas
PI.6.1.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: 39, 85, 94, 212, 309, 471,
550, 564, 749, 765, 772
ATE: 607, 663
PI.6.1.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: 147, 283, 471, 583, 590,
593, 636, 642
PI.6.1.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: 39, 85, 408, 425, 516, 571,
590, 721, 772
2. Interacting via written English
PI.6.2.Em
Engage in short written exchanges with peers and
collaborate on simple written texts on familiar topics, using
technology when appropriate.
SE/ATE: 39, 73, 85, 94, 102, 190,
309, 319, 330, 408, 604
PI.6.2.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: 66, 343, 463, 513, 546,
587, 590, 714
PI.6.2.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: 159, 227, 330
ATE: 279, 281
3. Supporting opinions and persuading others
PI.6.3.Em
Negotiate with or persuade others in conversations (e.g., to
gain and hold the floor or ask for clarification) using basic
learned phrases (e.g., I think . . . , Would you please repeat
that?), as well as open responses.
SE/ATE: 330, 368-369, 600
ATE: 383
Mirrors & Windows CA English Language Development Standards Correlation
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