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Language Standards(4.L) <br /> Conventions of Standard English <br /> 1. Demonstrate understandings of standard English grammar and usage when <br /> communicating. <br /> a. Use comparative and superlative adjectives(e.g.,I want the bigger one). <br /> b. Use the most frequently occurring prepositions(e.g.,to,from, in,out,on,off,of, <br /> by,with). <br /> c. Use possessive pronouns(e.g.,mine,my,your,his,her,our,their). <br /> 2. Apply knowledge of letter-sound relationships and familiar spelling patterns when writing. <br /> a. Spell simple words phonetically,drawing on knowledge of letter-sound <br /> relationships and/or common spelling patterns. <br /> b. Recognize ending punctuation. <br /> Effective Language Use <br /> 3. Use language to achieve desired meaning when writing or communicating. <br /> a. Use language to express emotions. <br /> Vocabulary Acquisition and Usage <br /> 4. Demonstrate knowledge of new vocabulary drawn from English language arts,math,and <br /> science content. <br /> a. Choose from an array of content related words to complete sentence read aloud <br /> by adults. <br /> b. Use frequently occurring root words(e.g.,cook)and their inflectional forms(e.g., <br /> cooks,cooked,cooking). <br /> 5. Demonstrate understanding of word relationships. <br /> a. Use simple,common idioms(e.g.,you bet,it's a deal,cool). <br /> b. Demonstrate understanding of words by identifying other words that are the same <br /> and different in meaning. <br /> 6. Use words appropriately across contexts including words that signal emotions and <br /> attention to topic. <br /> NC Essential Standards <br /> Socio-Emotional and Cognitive Standards: <br /> Socio-Emotional <br /> SE.1 Understand the meaning and importance of personal responsibility and self-awareness. <br /> SE.2 Understand the relationship between self and others in the broader world. <br /> SE.3 Use communication strategies effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences. <br /> Cognitive <br /> C.1 Use creative strategies to make decisions and solve problems. <br /> C.2 Use analytical strategies to understand situations and make appropriate decisions. <br /> Common Core State Standards for 4th Grade—ESL <br /> Source:QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY <br /> 8 <br />