Reading Practice and Instruction for ELO test
The following is a copy of the Table of Specifications for the Reading ELO test. To the right of each objective is a link to a
website that offers instruction or practice for that particular objective. We encourage all students to visit these sites
prior to the Reading ELO test in April for help and practice to supplement the instruction the classroom teachers offer.
Objective (#
of items)
9.1.1
Students will
identify main
idea and
supporting
material from
a variety of
text. (8-9)
Breakdown of Skills (# of items)
Website
1. Recognize Facts/Details (1)
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http://wps.ablongman.com/long_henry_er_1/27/715
8/1832693.cw/index.html
2. Arrange Events Sequentially (4-5)
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http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/S
equenceOfEvents/default.htm#page1
http://www.testsherpa.com/lsat/lsat-practicesequencing-game-1/
http://www.testsherpa.com/lsat/lsat-practicesequencing-game-2/
http://www.testsherpa.com/lsat/lsat-practicesequencing-game-3/
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3. Follow complex directions (3)
9.1.2
Students will
select and
synthesize
information
from a variety
of text.
Analyze Text.
(10-13)
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1. Identify Stated Main Idea (4-5)
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Lab Activity 11: Identifying Topics and Main Ideas
Lab Activity 12: Topics, Main Ideas, and Supporting
Details
Lab Activity 13: Placement of Topic Sentences
Lab Activity 14: Topic, Central Point, and Details
Lab Activity 15: Topics, Main Ideas, and Central Points
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http://wps.ablongman.com/long_henry_er_1/0,7989,
1832680-,00.html
http://wps.ablongman.com/long_henry_er_1/0,7989,
1832687-,00.html
http://wps.ablongman.com/long_henry_er_1/17/441
4/1130201.cw/index.html
http://wps.ablongman.com/long_henry_er_1/17/441
4/1130208.cw/index.html
http://wps.ablongman.com/long_henry_mrup_1/33/
8660/2216978.cw/index.html
2. Identify Implied Main Idea (3-4)
3. Identify Best Summary (3-4)
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9.1.3
Students will
understand
and evaluate
a variety of
text.
Determine
Meaning of
Words.
(15-17)
1. Know the Meaning of Prefixes/Suffixes (4)
Common prefixes, roots and suffixes
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Prefixes practice:
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Suffix practice
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2. Use Context Clues to Comprehend Multi
meaning words (6-7)
SAT PRACTICE SET:
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http://iteslj.org/Techniques/PittmanBuildingVocabulary.html
http://www.tv411.org/lessons/cfm/vocabulary.cfm?str=
vocabulary&num=1&act=1
http://www.tv411.org/lessons/cfm/vocabulary.cfm?str=
vocabulary&num=10&act=1
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games_vocab
.htm
http://www.tv411.org/lessons/cfm/vocabulary.cfm?str=
vocabulary&num=11&act=1
3. Use Context Clues to Comprehend
4.
Unfamiliar Words 3-4
Use Context Clues to Comprehend
Technical Terms 2
Identify Author Point of View or Purpose
(4)
Recognize Propaganda Techniques (34)
Distinguish Between Fact and Non-Fact
(4)
Identify Point
of View,
Propaganda,
Fact/Non-fact
(11-12)
1.
9.1.4
Students will
develop and
answer
literal,
inferential,
interpretive,
and critical
questions
based on
their reading.
Use Reading
Strategies/Te
xt Structure:
1. Identify Cause/Effect Relationships (4-5)
(26-30)
6. Evaluate/Make Judgments 3
2.
3.
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http://wps.ablongman.com/long_henry_er_1/0,7989,11
30503-,00.html
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Read this:
 http://www.michigandaily.com/content/alzheimers-morelikely-couch-potatoes
and answer these questions:
 http://wps.ablongman.com/long_henry_er_1/27/7159/18
32832.cw/index.html (don’t actually need to read the
article to answer the questions)
 http://wps.ablongman.com/long_henry_er_1/17/4415/11
30447.cw/index.html (MORE PRACTICE)
 http://wps.ablongman.com/long_henry_mrup_1/33/8660/
2217126.cw/index.html
2. Make Predictions (5-6)
3. Interpret Graphs, Charts,
Diagrams,Tables (3)
4. Make Inferences/Conclusions (3)
5. Make Generalizations 3-4
7. Understand Plot, Setting, Character,
Mood 5-6
 http://wps.ablongman.com/long_henry_mrup_1/33/8661/
2217274.cw/index.html
 http://wps.ablongman.com/long_henry_er_1/17/4415/11
30471.cw/index.html
 http://wps.ablongman.com/long_henry_er_1/17/4415/11
30495.cw/index.html