Spelling and Grammar

NOUNS, PRONOUNS, DIALOGUE
AUGUST-SEPTEMBER

-I can explain the function of nouns and pronouns in general and their functions in particular sentences.
-I can identify and use proper nouns.
-I can use commas in quotation marks in dialogue.

VERBS/VERB TENSES, POSSESSIVES OCTOBER-NOVEMBER

-I can explain the function of verbs in general and their functions in particular sentences.-I can form and use regular and irregular verbs.-I can form and use possessives.

ADJECTIVES, ADVERBS, CONJUNCTIONS
DECEMBER-JANUARY

-I can explain the function of adjective and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences. 

-I can use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.

ABSTRACT NOUNS, PLURAL NOUNS
FEBRUARY-MARCH 

-I can for and use regular and irregular plural nouns.

-I can use abstract nouns.  

DIALOGUE, COMPARATIVES/SUPERLATIVES
MARCH-MAY

-I can form and use comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them depending on what is to be modified.

ONGOING SPELLING AND GRAMMAR SKILLS

-I can capitalize appropriate words in titles.
-I can use commas in addresses.
-I can use conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words and for adding suffixes to base words.
-I can use spelling patterns and generalizations in writing words.
-I can consult reference materials as needed to check and correct spellings.
-I can choose words and phrases for effect.
-I can recognize and observe differences between the conventions of spoken and written in standard English.
-I can ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement.
-I can produce simple, compound, and complex sentences.