Common Core State
4.L.4a
Use context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
October 1, 20184.L.4b
Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph).
October 1, 20184.L.1d
Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag).
October 1, 20184.L.1f
Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.*
October 1, 20184.L.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
October 1, 20183.SL.6
Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification. (See grade 3 Language standards 1 and 3 here for specific expectations.)
October 1, 20183.W.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
October 1, 20183.W.1a
Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure that lists reasons.
October 1, 2018