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English language arts, also known as ELA, is the study and improvement of language arts, which are primarily divided into literature and language. It usually includes instructions on reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
See the fact file below for more information on ELA, and alternatively, you can download our 21-page ELA worksheet pack to utilize within the classroom or home environment.
Key Facts & Information
ELA
- Independent reading and writing are used for learning because it is believed that students must acquire the knowledge they require by reading about it rather than being lectured about it.
- It is often used interchangeably with English because ELA involves reading and writing. English is not only a language, but it is also a subject. On the other hand, English focuses on studying the language itself. In contrast, ELA studies literature, grammar, and composition, as well as the cultural and historical context in which the language is used.
- It is one of the most fundamental but widely taught subjects in American schools, along with English.
- Because it includes reading instructions, it sometimes needs clarification with reading classes. It only introduces students to grammar and composition, but reading classes focus on improving students’ comprehension and analytical skills.
Basic Language Skills
Reading
- It is the ability and knowledge that allows one to comprehend the meaning of written or printed characters, words, or sentences.
- These may involve a variety of texts for the readers to understand the material being read.
- Its degree grows as students progress through the grades, preparing them for higher English, where they will apply their basic reading skills to form more complex and analytical comprehension of literature.
- The following factors contribute to learning to read:
- Phonological awareness is the conscious understanding of how sound makes up language and provides the insight that words are made up of separate sounds or phonemes.
- Alphabetic understanding is the ability to relate a letter and a sound requires a reader to understand that each letter of the alphabet corresponds to distinct sounds.
- Fluency with code or fluent reading refers to the ability to focus on the message of the text being read rather than how to say the words.
- Vocabulary development is the understanding of what a word means that is best learned through everyday experiences.
- Text comprehension is the ability to deduce the meaning of a text after reading it, and it is improved by relating the presented ideas to what the readers already know.
- Students’ motivation to read is influenced by their reading interests, which can be addressed through literate environments, literacy activities, and engaging instruction.
Writing or Composition
- It is the process of combining distinct and related parts or elements to form a whole.
- It may include literary works such as novels, poems, and essays.
Speaking
- Activities such as dramatic interpretation, speeches, and oral interpretation of poetry or other literary works may be included.
- It enables persuasion and the development of linguistic abilities.
Listening
- Because it is the act of understanding the spoken language, it is regarded as the foundation for developing the three other language skills.
Coverage
Alphabetical Order
- It is the sequence by which the letters of the alphabet are arranged.
Homonyms
- These are words that either share the same spelling or the same pronunciation, more distinctly regarded as homographs and homophones, respectively.
Subject-Verb Agreement
- It is the relationship between the subjects and verbs of each sentence where both of them must be plural or singular for it to be easily understood.
Context Clues
- These are hints in a text which help the readers understand the meanings of words that are new or unfamiliar to them.
Point of View
- It is the perspective from which the author of a literary work shapes and tells a story.
- It may be first-person, which uses pronouns like “I,” “me,” “we,” and “us” because the storyteller is either the protagonist or a character telling the story of the protagonist.
- The second-person perspective or the “you” perspective is a point of view that belongs to the person being addressed.
- The third-person point of view is the perspective that belongs to the person being talked about and uses pronouns such as he or she, him or her, and his or hers.
Main Idea
- It is the topic sentence that implies the message of the text.
ClichΓ©s
- It is a work element that has become so overused that the reader can already predict the ending without having read it.
Cause-and-Effect
- It is the connection between the catalyst, motive, or action and the outcome.
Text Analysis
- It is the process of decoding a text to gain an understanding of its message.
Levels
Primary
- It promotes language development through participation in authentic language experiences.
- It emphasizes oral language while allowing children to interact and engage with a variety of texts daily for them to learn how to view, think about, and respond to them through the creation of imaginative representations.
Elementary
- At this level, children are expected to learn basic reading, writing, and communication skills through activities such as silent sustained reading, cursive writing, syntax, thematic writing, and vocabulary.
- It assists students in meeting the demands of interaction while encouraging them to reflect on themselves as readers and writers of texts to identify their strengths and areas for improvement.
Middle School
- For students to begin developing writing skills that include poetry, expository and creative writing, a complex reading comprehension including fiction, poetry, and essays, as well as grammar and semantics, is added.
- It emphasizes different contexts of language learning, such as personal, social, and cultural, by discussing and creating texts so that students can understand the impact of language on themselves and others.
High School
- Students must take English classes, which generally revolve around reading various forms of literature, such as novels and essays.
- To develop analytical skills, they are expected to analyze, interpret, and dissect written materials, as well as compare and contrast their elements, such as theme, characters, and plot.
- They are heavily exposed to essays or research papers to gain writing proficiency.
Importance
- It lays the groundwork for academic reading and writing.
- It sharpens critical thinking, which is necessary for filtering information and not believing what is read and heard.
- Other subjects must be learned where students are expected to analyze, critique, and synthesize a variety of subjects and themes. It also enables students to absorb content while also expressing knowledge of other subjects.
- It is essential for a professional life, which is most students’ goal. Communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking skills are especially important when pursuing a career.
ELA Worksheets
This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about ELA across 23 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use ELA worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about ELA, which is the study and improvement of language arts, which are primarily divided into literature and language. It usually includes instructions on reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
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Complete List of Included Worksheets
- Understanding ELA
- Point of View
- ClichΓ©s
- Alphabetical Order
- Context Clues
- Main Idea
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Homonyms
- Cause and Effect
- Handwriting Practice
- Text Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ELA mean?
English language arts, also known as ELA, is the study and improvement of language arts, which are primarily divided into literature and language. It usually includes instructions on reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
What does ELA stand for in school?
English language arts, also known as ELA, is the study and improvement of language arts, which are primarily divided into literature and language.
What are ELA and English?
It is one of the most fundamental but widely taught subjects in American schools, along with English.
Is Ela the same as English?
English is not only a language, but it is also a subject. On the other hand, English focuses on studying the language itself. In contrast, ELA studies literature, grammar, and composition, as well as the cultural and historical context in which the language is used.
Is Ela English or reading?
Because it includes reading instructions, it sometimes needs clarification with reading classes. It only introduces students to grammar and composition, but reading classes focus on improving students’ comprehension and analytical skills.
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