Common Core: ELA-LITERACY

5.L.2

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

October 1, 2018
5.L.2a

Use punctuation to separate items in a series.*

October 1, 2018
4.W.9b

Apply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text”).

October 1, 2018
4.W.10

Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

October 1, 2018
5.L.1

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

October 1, 2018
5.L.1a

Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and their function in particular sentences.

October 1, 2018
4.W.1b

Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.

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4.W.5

With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 4 here.)

October 1, 2018
4.W.1c

Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).

October 1, 2018
4.W.6

With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.

October 1, 2018
4.W.1d

Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.

October 1, 2018
4.W.7

Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.

October 1, 2018