Common Core: Language
3.L.5a
Distinguish the literal and nonliteral meanings of words and phrases in context (e.g., take steps).
October 1, 20183.L.5b
Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe people who are friendly or helpful).
October 1, 20183.L.5c
Distinguish shades of meaning among related words that describe states of mind or degrees of certainty (e.g., knew, believed, suspected, heard, wondered).
October 1, 20183.L.2e
Use conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words and for adding suffixes to base words (e.g., sitting, smiled, cries, happiness).
October 1, 20183.L.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
October 1, 20183.L.2f
Use spelling patterns and generalizations (e.g., word families, position-based spellings, syllable patterns, ending rules, meaningful word parts) in writing words.
October 1, 20183.L.1a
Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences.
October 1, 20183.L.2g
Consult reference materials, including beginning dictionaries, as needed to check and correct spellings.
October 1, 20183.L.3
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
October 1, 2018