Know capitalization rules (all) Board Language PUSD High Frequency Word List through grade 4 to spell Know how to use these punctuation PDIM on each skill marks correctly: Personal dictionaries/regular Commas in quotations Writing process—edit dictionaries Commas in coordinating conjunctions Peer edit of own writing Posters of capitalization, comma, and Quotation marks in direct quotation rules speech Mentor text Know how to look up words in a Practice skills in isolation, in other’s glossary, dictionary, to spell writing, and in own writing. correctly. Anchor charts Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, using references as Smart Books with text-lifts showing needed. proper use of punctuation marks Standard: L 4.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.* Choose punctuation for effect.* Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion). Essential Skills/Concepts Teaching Notes/Strategies Resources
Know capitalization rules (all) Know how to use these punctuation marks correctly: Commas in quotations Commas in coordinating conjunctions Quotation marks in direct speech Know how to look up words in a glossary, dictionary, to spell correctly. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, using references as needed. Board Language PDIM on each skill Writing process—edit Peer edit of own writing Mentor text Practice skills in isolation, in other’s writing, and in own writing. Anchor charts Smart Books with text-lifts showing proper use of punctuation marks PUSD High Frequency Word List through grade 4 to spell Personal dictionaries/regular dictionaries Posters of capitalization, comma, and quotation rules Standard: L 4.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.* Choose punctuation for effect.* Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion). Essential Skills/Concepts Teaching Notes/Strategies Resources