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Understanding the 2023 NJSLS-ELA Alphanumeric Codes
The first four parts of every New Jersey Student Learning Standard-English Language Arts (NJSLS-ELA) code is composed of:
- Domain abbreviation
- Strand abbreviation
- Grade level or band
- Standard number
For example, when building the alphanumeric code for ELA Standard L.VL.6.3:
| L | VL | 6 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain: Language | Strand: Vocabulary Acquisition | Grade: 6 | Standard 3 in Grade 6 language domain |
Domain Abbreviations
The first part of each ELA alphanumeric code is the domain abbreviation.
| Code | Domain |
|---|---|
| L | Language |
| RI | Reading Informational Texts |
| RL | Reading Literary Texts |
| W | Writing |
| SL | Speaking and Listening |
Strand Abbreviation
The second part of each NJSLS-ELA alphanumeric code represents the strand. Each strand supports students in meeting the corresponding Anchor Statement.
| Code | Anchor Statement |
|---|---|
| RF | Foundational Skills: Reading Language (K–5) |
| WF | Foundational Skills: Writing Language (K–5) |
| SS | System and Structure of Language |
| KL | Knowledge of Language |
| VL | Vocabulary Acquisition, Use and Literal Meaning |
| VI | Vocabulary Acquisition, Use and Interpretative Meaning |
| Code | Anchor Statement |
|---|---|
| CR | Close Reading of Text |
| CI | Central Ideas and Themes of Texts |
| IT | Interactions Among Text Elements |
| TS | Text Structure |
| PP | Perspective and Purpose in Texts |
| MF | Diverse Media and Formats |
| AA | Analysis of an Argument |
| CT | Comparison of Texts |
| Code | Anchor Statement |
|---|---|
| AW | Argumentative Writing |
| IW | Informative and Explanatory Writing |
| NW | Narrative Writing |
| WP | Writing Process |
| WR | Writing Research |
| SE | Sources of Evidence |
| RW | Range of Writing |
| Code | Anchor Statement |
|---|---|
| PE | Participate Effectively |
| II | Integrate Information |
| ES | Evaluate Speakers |
| PI | Present Information |
| UM | Use Media |
| AS | Adapt Speech |