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Standard 5.0 Controlling Language: Students will control language by applying the conventions of Standard English in speaking and writing.*
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A. Grammar
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1. Use grammar concepts and skills that strengthen oral language
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a. Use complete sentences in conversation and to respond to questions
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B. Usage
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1. Comprehend and apply standard English in oral language
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a. Use sentences with subject/verb agreement
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b. Use correct verb tense
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c. Use sentences with noun/pronoun agreement
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d. Use commonly confused words correctly, such as get/got, have/has
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C. Mechanics
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1. Explain the purpose of mechanics to make and clarify meaning
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2. Comprehend and use basic punctuation and capitalization in written language
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a. Use periods at the end of sentences
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b. Use capital letters for first letters of names and beginning sentences
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D. Spelling
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1. Apply conventional spelling in written language
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a. Spell first and last name correctly
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b. Spell a few high frequency words correctly
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c. Use letters to represent phonemes in words
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d. Use classroom resources to spell unknown words, such as labeled objects, word walls, charts, pictionaries
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E. Handwriting
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1. Produce writing that is legible to the audience
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a. Develop fine motor skills necessary to control and sustain handwriting
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b. Form upper case and lower case manuscript letters
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