English Language

Unit 1

• Identify parts of speech and their functions in specific sentences
• Use relative pronouns, progressive verb tenses, and prepositional phrases
• Form and use possessive nouns
• Produce complete sentences; correct incomplete or run-on sentences
• Correctly use words that are frequently confused
• Use conventions of English when writing (capitalization, punctuation, and spelling)
• Punctuate dialogue correctly

Unit 2

• Correctly use the English language when speaking, reading, or writing
• Know the difference between formal and informal English and when to use each
• Express ideas and feelings clearly
• Speak clearly and audibly in sensible sentences
• Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details
• Give and follow directions
• Participate in conversations with diverse partners and groups

Unit 3

• Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions
• Listen and respond to others with focus and care
• Ask and answer questions about key details heard in an oral or visual presentation
• Present a report or tell a story with appropriate facts, relevant details
• Add visual components to a speech to clarify ideas, feelings, and thoughts
• Create audio recordings of stories or poems
• Use context clues to determine word and phrase meanings

Unit 4

• Use word structure clues to determine word meanings
• Use synonyms and antonyms to clarify and explain word meanings
• Use dictionaries and glossaries (print and digital) to determine or clarify word meaning
• Understand and use figurative language (similes, metaphors, idioms, adages, proverbs, etc.)
• Distinguish literal and nonliteral meanings of words in context
• Distinguish shades of meaning among related words
• Learn and use grade-level general academic vocabulary