Common Core: Language
1.L.5a
Sort words into categories (e.g., colors, clothing) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
October 1, 20181.L.5b
Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
October 1, 20181.L.5c
Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).
October 1, 20181.L.5d
Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs differing in manner (e.g., look, peek, glance, stare, glare, scowl) and adjectives differing in intensity (e.g., large, gigantic) by defining or choosing them or by acting out the meanings.
October 1, 20181.L.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
October 1, 20181.L.2d
Use conventional spelling for words with common spelling patterns and for frequently occurring irregular words.
October 1, 20181.L.2e
Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions.
October 1, 2018