L.4.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. a. Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why). b. Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb tenses. c. Use modal auxiliaries (e.g., can, may, must) to convey various conditions. d. Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag). e. Form and use prepositional phrases. f. Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.* g. Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their).* L.4.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Use correct capitalization. b. Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text. c. Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence. d. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.
Anchor Standard/Mathematical Practice(s)
1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. 2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Information Technology Standard
4.TT.1 Use technology tools and skills to reinforce classroom concepts and activities.
Revised Bloom's Level of thinking
Applying
Learning Target/Task Analysis
An understanding of language is essential for effective communication. “The inclusion of Language standards in their own strand should not be taken as an indication that skills related to conventions, knowledge of language, and vocabulary are unimportant to reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing; indeed, they are inseparable from such contexts.” Fourth grade student must have a command of the grammar and usage of spoken and written standard English. Standards that are related to conventions are appropriate to formal spoken English as they are to formal written English. At this level, emphasis expands to include relative pronouns and adverbs, progressive verb tenses, prepositional phrases, and more complex, complete sentences. With conventions, students are adept at ending punctuation, comma usage, and appropriate use of capitalization. Students at this level are spelling grade level words appropriately and consulting reference materials for spelling as needed.
I can...
4.1 I can demonstrate my command of standard English grammar when writing or speakiing. 4.2 I can demonstrate my command of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Essential Vocabulary
command, standard English, modal auxiliaries, convey, various
Sample Assessments
Active Expressions/Clickers for Formative Assessments Formative Assessments Common Assessments Journal Entries Ticket out the Door Internet4classroom activities Thinkgate
Common Core Standards
L.4.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.a. Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why).
b. Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb tenses.
c. Use modal auxiliaries (e.g., can, may, must) to convey various conditions.
d. Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag).
e. Form and use prepositional phrases.
f. Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.*
g. Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their).*
L.4.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
a. Use correct capitalization.
b. Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text.
c. Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.
d. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.
Anchor Standard/Mathematical Practice(s)
1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Information Technology Standard
4.TT.1 Use technology tools and skills to reinforce classroom concepts and activities.Revised Bloom's Level of thinking
ApplyingLearning Target/Task Analysis
An understanding of language is essential for effective communication. “The inclusion of Language standards in their own strand should not be taken as an indication that skills related to conventions, knowledge of language, and vocabulary are unimportant to reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing; indeed, they are inseparable from such contexts.”Fourth grade student must have a command of the grammar and usage of spoken and written standard English. Standards that are related to conventions are appropriate to formal spoken English as they are to formal written English.
At this level, emphasis expands to include relative pronouns and adverbs, progressive verb tenses, prepositional phrases, and more complex, complete sentences. With conventions, students are adept at ending punctuation, comma usage, and appropriate use of capitalization. Students at this level are spelling grade level words appropriately and consulting reference materials for spelling as needed.
I can...
4.1 I can demonstrate my command of standard English grammar when writing or speakiing.4.2 I can demonstrate my command of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Essential Vocabulary
command, standard English, modal auxiliaries, convey, variousSample Assessments
Active Expressions/Clickers for Formative AssessmentsFormative Assessments
Common Assessments
Journal Entries
Ticket out the Door
Internet4classroom activities
Thinkgate
Differentiation
Intervention:
Grammar Activities for ESL students
Enrichment:
- Grammar Games
- Grammar Blast
- Looking at Punctuation Lesson Plan:
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview?LPid=13671Instructional Resources
Internet4classrooms:http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills-4th-langbuilders.htm
Grammar Park:
http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/preview/harcourt_language/grammar_park.html
http://www.elcerritowire.com/4/grammar.htm
Grammar Activities for ESL students:
http://a4esl.org/
Grammar Games for enrichment:
http://www.tburg.k12.ny.us/mcdonald/grammar4.htm
Grammar Blast for enrichment:
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/quizzes/index.html
Notes and Additional Information