Content Standard:  F. STANDARD ENGLISH CONVENTIONS
Students will write and speak correctly, using conventions of standard written and spoken English.
Common Assessment(s):

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)		Suggested Performance Activities (Relating to Assessments)		Suggested Assessments	Vocabulary * Indicates a word the teacher uses to help students start to understand
1. Edit their own written work for standard English spelling and usage, as evidenced by pieces that show and contain: " complete sentences. " initial understanding of the use of pronouns and adjectives. " evidence of correct spelling of frequently used words. " few significant errors in the capitalization of proper nouns and of the words that begin sentences. " few significant errors in the use of end stop punctuation (e.g., periods, question marks).	Students will write correctly using Standard English Conventions according to the length and complexity of a written piece.		Students instructed in the writing process and the Conventions trait of Vicki Spandel. Practice will be given in identifying parts of speech, nouns, pronouns,adjectives and verbs. They will also be introduced to the purpose of using these parts of speech. Resources: # Write Away by Write Source, pages 278-285 (2002), pages 274-280, (1996) # To aid in writing sentences students will learn about sentence parts. (Naming Part/telling Part) Write Away by Write Source,pages 51-55, 276, (2002), pages 49-53 (1996) # Students will have practice using the high frequency core word according to Rebecca Sitton. # Students will also begin to use spelling patterns and word families. # Students will be shown how to use the "tools" around the room. i.e., Word Wall, charts around the room, Quick Words, Spell Check, etc. # Students will have practice using capital letters and a variety of punctuation in their writing.		Students will write for a variety of purposes. Pieces will be selected and photocopied. The student will use a red pencil on the photocopy to demonstrate their ability to edit their work for complete sentences and to edit for correct spelling, punctuation and capitalization. Examples of a variety of pieces. -The student can create a bookmark for the book that will use both text and a picture to entice others into reading their book. (MAP Task -Character Bookmark) (Click here to see related MAP Tasks Click on English Language Arts Primary D. Informational Text, Just the Facts!; D. Informational Texts, H. Research-Related Writing, Be a Detective! ; B. Literature and Culture, What's the Same; What's Different? ; G. Stylistic and Rhetorical, Writing You Are a Poet! You Know It! Now Show It!)	upper case/capitol capitalization sentence letters nouns pronouns *verbs adjectives periods question marks exclamation points end stop punctuation naming part telling part core words
2. Use oral language appropriate to the level of formality required.	Students will share information demonstrating the appropriate language needed.		Practice will be given in oral presentations by having, sharing to the class about anything, discussions, giving reports, creating video tapes about a topic, an autobiography, or a presentation about their progress in school. Practice will be given in book conferencing and writing conferencing		Student will adjust their manner of speaking to fit their audience when giving reports, brainstorming, sharing, creating video tapes, etc. Example : Grade 2 Science I. Motion, L. Communication, Lever Experiment	purpose audience autobiography report discussion questions answers interview listen clarity language voice topic presentation