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Grade 1 Standard 4.0 A. Writing 1. Compose texts using the prewriting and drafting strategies of effective writers a) Generate ideas and topics and make a plan before writing Write a first draft with a main idea and supporting details 2. Compose oral, written, and visual presentations that express personal ideas, inform, and persuade a) Write to express personal ideas using drawings, symbols, letters, words, sentences, and simple paragraphs 3. Compose texts using the revising and editing strategies of effective writers b) Proofread and edit writing for Capitalization at the beginning of sentences Capitalization for names Punctuation at the end of sentences 6. Use information from various sources to accomplish a purpose a) Use graphic organizers, such as webs and story maps to organize information A. Grammar 1. Use grammar concepts and skills that strengthen oral and written language Use various parts of speech, such as nouns, pronouns, and verbs Distinguish between complete and incomplete sentences Compose simple sentences using correct word order B. Usage 2. Comprehend and apply standard English usage in oral and written language C. Mechanics 2. Comprehend and use basic punctuation and capitalization in written language a) Consistently use end punctuation, such as period, question mark, exclamation mark b) Use periods in numbered lists c) Use commas in dates and salutations and closings d) Use capital letters to begin sentences and identify proper nouns WRITE! Book A Section C: Giving Voice to Writing Lesson 30: Checking Your Writing Lesson 31: Descriptions Lesson 32: Instructions Lesson 33: Book Reports Lesson 34: Stories Lesson 1: Nouns Lesson 4: Pronouns Lesson 6: Verbs Lesson 21: Sentences Lesson 22: Parts of Sentences Lesson 23: Kinds of Sentences Lesson 24: Writing Questions Lesson 25: Using Question Words Section A: Using Words in Writing Lesson 5: Using I Lesson 23: Kinds of Sentences Lesson 26: Capitalizing the Names and Titles of People 6/8/07 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 2
Grade 1 Standard 6.0 A. Listening 1. Demonstrate active listening strategies a) Attend to the speaker b) Respond appropriately to clarify and understand 2. Comprehend and analyze what is heard Standard 7.0 A. Speaking 2. Make oral presentations a) Speak in a variety of situations to inform and/or relate experiences, including retelling stories WRITE! Book A See Listen in Lessons 31-34 See Listen in Lessons 31-34 6/8/07 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 3
Grade 2 Standard 4.0 A. Writing 1. Compose texts using the prewriting and drafting strategies of effective writers b) Generate ideas and topics and make a plan before writing c) Write a first draft with a main idea and supporting details d) Organize related ideas into a simple paragraph 2. Compose oral, written, and visual presentations that express personal ideas, inform, and persuade a) Write to express personal ideas using a variety of forms, such as journals, narratives, letters, and reports d) Compose to inform using major points and examples to support a main idea 3. Compose texts using the revising and editing strategies of effective writers b) Proofread and edit writing for Complete sentences Capitalization at the beginning of sentences Capitalization of proper nouns Punctuation at the end of sentences Commas with dates, salutations and closings, and items in a series Apostrophes in contractions Quotation marks in simple dialogue WRITE! Book B Lesson 18: Sentences Lesson 19: Statements and Questions Lesson 20: Commands and Exclamations Lesson 21: Sentence Fragments Lesson 24: Capitalizing the Names and Titles of People Lesson 25: Capitalizing the Names of Special Places Lesson 26: Capitalizing the Names of Special Things Lesson 30: Proofreading Lesson 31: Descriptions Lesson 32: Instructions Lesson 33: Personal Narratives Lesson 34: Fictional Narratives 6/8/07 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 4
Grade 2 A. Grammar 1. Identify and use grammar concepts and skills that strengthen oral and written language a) Identify and use various parts of speech, such as nouns, pronouns, verbs, and adjectives b) Compose declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences c) Identify and use verb forms, such as helping verbs d) Identify and use verb tenses, such as present, past, and future B. Usage 2. Comprehend and apply standard English usage in oral and written language a) Recognize and use correct subject/verb agreement and noun/pronoun agreement b) Recognize and use consistent and appropriate verb tenses, such as past, present, and future C. Mechanics 2. Comprehend and apply standard English punctuation and capitalization in written language a) Use periods and other end punctuation b) Use commas correctly in dates, addresses, salutations and closings, and items in a series c) Use apostrophes in contractions d) Use capital letters to identify proper nouns and to begin sentences WRITE! Book B Lesson 1: Nouns Lesson 5: Pronouns Lesson 6: I and Me Lesson 7: Verbs Lesson 8: Present and Past Verbs Lesson 9: Verbs with One and More than One Lesson 8: Present and Past Verbs Lesson 19: Statements and Questions Lesson 20: Commands and Exclamations Lesson 24: Capitalizing the Names and Titles of People Lesson 25: Capitalizing the Names of Special Places Lesson 26: Capitalizing the Names of Special Things 6/8/07 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 5
Grade 2 Standard 6.0 A. Listening 1. Demonstrate active listening strategies a) Attend to the speaker b) Ask appropriate questions c) Respond appropriately to clarify and understand 2. Comprehend and analyze what is heard a) Determine whether a speaker s general purpose is to inform, to persuade, or to entertain f) Make judgments based on information from the speaker Standard 7.0 A. Speaking 2. Make oral presentations a) Speak in a variety of situations to inform and/or relate experiences, including retelling stories WRITE! Book B See Work with a Partner in Lessons 31-34 See Work with a Partner in Lessons 31-34 6/8/07 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 6
Grade 3 Standard 4.0 A. Writing 1. Compose texts using the prewriting and drafting strategies of effective writers a) Generate topics based on discussion b) Plan and organize ideas for writing 2. Compose oral, written, and visual presentations that express personal ideas, inform, and persuade a) Compose to express personal ideas to develop fluency using a variety of forms c) Compose to inform using summary and selection of major points and examples to support a main idea 3. Compose texts using the revising and editing strategies of effective writers a) Revise texts for clarity, completeness, and effectiveness A. Grammar 2. Recognize, recall, and use basic elements of grammar to express ideas clearly a) Identify and use parts of speech, such as nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives c) Compose complete and correct declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences e) Identify and use verb tenses, such as present, past, and future B. Usage 2. Comprehend and apply standard English usage in oral and written language a) Use singular subjects with singular verbs and plural subjects with plural verbs b) Apply consistent and appropriate use of verb tenses c) Recognize and correct common usage errors, such as homophones, contractions, and commonly confused words WRITE! Book C Lesson 30: Proofreading Lesson 31: Descriptions Lesson 32: Personal Narratives Lesson 33: Fictional Narratives Lesson 34: Expository Essays Lesson 35: Opinions Lesson 36: Summaries Lesson 37: Research Reports Lesson 1: Common and Proper Nouns Lesson 2: Plural Nouns Lesson 3: Possessive Nouns Lesson 4: Pronouns Lesson 5: Pronouns Before and After Verbs Lesson 6: Action Verbs and Linking Verbs Lesson 7: Present, Past, and Future Verbs Lesson 13: Adjectives Lesson 14: Adjectives That Compare Lesson 15: Exact Adjectives Lesson 16: Adverbs Lesson 18: Kinds of Sentences Lesson 19: Sentence Fragments Lesson 7: Present, Past, and Future Verbs Lesson 10: Subject-Verb Agreement Lesson 11: More Subject-Verb Agreement Lesson 17: Homophones 6/8/07 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 7
Grade 3 C. Mechanics 2. Apply standard English punctuation and capitalization in written language a) Use correct end punctuation b) Use commas correctly e) Use quotation marks in simple dialogue f) Use capital letters to begin a sentence and identify a proper noun WRITE! Book C Section C: Giving Voice to Writing 6/8/07 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 8
Grade 4 Standard 4.0 A. Writing 1. Compose texts using the prewriting and drafting strategies of effective writers a) Generate and select topics using techniques, such as graphic organizers, journal writing, free writing, listing, webbing, and discussion of prior experiences b) Plan and organize ideas for writing by using an appropriate organizational structure, such as chronological or sequential order, comparison and contrast, cause and effect c) Complete an idea by providing topic, support and concluding sentences 2. Compose oral, written, and visual presentations that express personal ideas, inform, and persuade b) Compose to express personal ideas to develop fluency using a variety of forms c) Compose to persuade using significant reasons and relevant support d) Compose to inform using summary and selection of major points and examples to support a main idea 3. Compose texts using the revising and editing strategies of effective writers b) Revise texts for clarity, completeness, and effectiveness WRITE! Book D Lesson 30: Proofreading Lesson 31: Descriptions Lesson 32: Personal Narratives Lesson 33: Fictional Narratives Lesson 34: Expository Essays Lesson 35: Opinions Lesson 36: Summaries Lesson 37: Research Reports 6/8/07 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 9
Grade 4 A. Grammar 1. Recognize elements of grammar in personal and academic reading 2. Recognize, recall, and use basic elements of grammar to express ideas clearly b) Combine short, related sentences using a series, compound subjects, and key words c) Compose simple and compound sentences using coordinating conjunctions d) Identify and use verb forms, such as singular/plural, regular/irregular e) Identify and use verb tenses, such as present, past, and future B. Usage 2. Comprehend and apply standard English usage in oral and written language** a) Use singular subjects with singular verbs and plural subjects with plural verbs b) Apply consistent and appropriate use of verb tenses, such as past, present, and future; pronouns, such as personal, possessive, and pronoun/antecedent agreement; and modifiers c) Recognize and correct common usage errors, such as homophones, contractions, and commonly confused words C. Mechanics 2. Apply standard English punctuation and capitalization in written language a) Use correct and varied end punctuation b) Use commas correctly in appositives, items in a series, and before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence c) Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to identify titles of documents d) Use apostrophes in contractions and possessives e) Use quotation marks and commas in simple dialogue and for direct quotations f) Use capital letters correctly in titles and the first word in a direct quotation g) Indent for paragraphs WRITE! Book D Lesson 5: Pronouns Before and After Verbs Lesson 6: Action Verbs and Linking Verbs Lesson 7: Present, Past, and Future Verbs Lesson 8: Irregular Verbs Lesson 9: Main Verbs and Helping Verbs Lesson 10: Subject-Verb Agreement Lesson 11: More Subject-Verb Agreement Lesson 20: Joining Sentences Lesson 18: Kinds of Sentences Lesson 19: Joining Sentences Lesson 4: Pronouns Lesson 5: Pronouns Before and After Verbs Lesson 6: Action Verbs and Linking Verbs Lesson 7: Present, Past, and Future Verbs Lesson 8: Irregular Verbs Lesson 17: Homophones Section C: Giving Voice to Writing Section D: Giving Structure to Writing 6/8/07 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 10
Grade 5 Standard 4.0 A. Writing 1. Compose texts using the prewriting and drafting strategies of effective writers a) Generate, select, and narrow topics, collectively and independently, using graphic organizers, prior writing, and/or prior experiences b) Select and use appropriate organizational structures, such as narrative, chronological or sequential order, description, main idea and detail, problem/solution, question/answer, comparison and contrast, cause and effect 2. Compose oral, written, and visual presentations that express personal ideas, inform, and persuade a) Compose to express personal ideas by experimenting with a variety of forms and techniques suited to topic, audience, and purpose c) Compose to inform using relevant support and a variety of appropriate organizational structures and signal words within a paragraph d) Compose to persuade using significant reasons and relevant support to agree or disagree with an idea 3. Compose texts using the revising and editing strategies of effective writers a) Revise texts for clarity, completeness, and effectiveness Eliminate words and ideas that do not support the main idea Clarify meaning by rearranging sentences within a text Provide sentence variety and length by combining sentences and correcting rambling WRITE! Book E Lesson 20: Joining Sentences Lesson 21: Run-on Sentences Lesson 30: Proofreading Lesson 31: Descriptions Lesson 32: Personal Narratives Lesson 33: Fictional Narratives Lesson 34: Expository Essays Lesson 35: Opinions Lesson 36: Summaries Lesson 37: Research Reports 6/8/07 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 11
Grade 5 A. Grammar 2. Recognize, recall, and use basic elements of grammar to express ideas clearly a) Recognize the meaning, position, form, and function of words when identifying grammatical concepts, such as concrete, collective, and abstract nouns; demonstrative and relative pronouns; subordinating conjunctions b) Combine sentences using appositives, participial phrases, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases c) Differentiate between a phrase and a clause and between grammatically complete sentences and non-sentences, such as sentence fragments and stringy/rambling sentences d) Compose simple, compound, and complex sentences using independent and dependent clauses, transitions, and conjunctions to connect ideas B. Usage 2. Comprehend and apply standard English usage in oral and written language** a) Apply appropriate subject/verb agreement, such as in compound subjects and with phrases that interrupt the subject and the verb b) Apply consistent and appropriate use of the principal parts of regular and irregular verbs; person, number, and case of pronouns; pronoun/antecedent agreement; and degrees of comparison of modifiers C. Mechanics 2. Apply standard English punctuation and capitalization in written language** a) Use commas correctly in direct address and to separate adjectives and parenthetical expressions, such as on the other hand, for example, by the way b) Use apostrophes in plural possessives and nouns that end in -s c) Use quotation marks and commas in dialogue d) Use a colon to introduce a list e) Use quotation marks and commas in simple dialogue and for direct quotations WRITE! Book E Lesson 1: Common and Proper Nouns Lesson 2: Plural Nouns Lesson 3: Possessive Nouns Lesson 4: Pronouns Lesson 5: Pronouns Before and After Verbs Lesson 6: Action Verbs and Linking Verbs Lesson 7: Present, Past, and Future Verbs Lesson 13: Adjectives Lesson 18: Kinds of Sentences Lesson 19: Sentence Fragments Lesson 20: Joining Sentences Lesson 8: Irregular Verbs Lesson 9: Main Verbs and Helping Verbs Lesson 10: Subject-Verb Agreement Lesson 11: More Subject-Verb Agreement Section C: Giving Voice to Writing 6/8/07 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 12
Grade 6 Standard 4.0 A. Writing 1. Compose texts using the prewriting and drafting strategies of effective writers a) Use a variety of self-selected prewriting strategies to generate, select, narrow, and develop ideas b) Select, organize, and develop ideas appropriate to topic, audience, and purpose 2. Compose oral, written, and visual presentations that express personal ideas, inform, and persuade c) Compose to inform using relevant support and a variety of appropriate organizational structures and signal words within a paragraph d) Compose to persuade by supporting, modifying, or disagreeing with a position, using effective rhetorical strategies 3. Compose texts using the revising and editing strategies of effective writers and speakers a) Revise texts for clarity, completeness, and effectiveness b) Use suitable traditional and electronic resources to refine presentations and edit texts for effective and appropriate use of language and conventions, such as capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and pronunciation WRITE! Book F Section C: Giving Voice to Writing Lesson 30: Proofreading Lesson 31: Descriptive Essays Lesson 32: Personal Narratives Lesson 33: Fictional Narratives Lesson 34: Expository Essays Lesson 35: Persuasive Essays Lesson 36: Summaries Lesson 37: Research Reports 6/8/07 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 13
Grade 6 A. Grammar 2. Recognize, recall, and use grammar c) Differentiate grammatically complete sentences from non-sentences, including fused sentences d) Compose simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences using independent and dependent clauses, transitions, conjunctions, and appropriate punctuation to connect ideas B. Usage 2. Comprehend and apply standard English usage in oral and written language a) Apply appropriate subject/verb agreement, such as with collective nouns, indefinite pronouns, and inverted word order b) Apply consistent and appropriate use of the principal parts of regular and irregular verbs; person, number, and case of pronouns; pronoun/antecedent agreement; and degrees of comparison of modifiers C. Mechanics 2. Apply standard English punctuation and capitalization in written language a) Use commas and semicolons correctly, such as in a compound sentence WRITE! Book F Lesson 14: Sentence Fragments Lesson 15: Joining Sentences Lesson 16: Joining with Subordinating Conjunctions Lesson 17: Joining wit Relative Pronouns Lesson 18: Joining with Appositives Lesson 19: Run-on and Rambling Sentences Lesson 25: Punctuation: Commas Lesson 26: Punctuation: Apostrophes Lesson 27: Punctuation: Quotation Marks and Italics Lesson 1: Concrete and Abstract Nouns Lesson 4: Subject and Object Pronouns Lesson 5: Pronoun Antecedents Lesson 8: Subject-Verb Agreement Lesson 9: More Subject-Verb Agreement Section C: Giving Voice to Writing 6/8/07 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 14
Grade 7 Standard 4.0 A. Writing 1. Compose texts using the prewriting and drafting strategies of effective writers a) Use a variety of self-selected prewriting strategies to generate, select, narrow, and develop ideas b) Select, organize, and develop ideas appropriate to topic, audience, and purpose 2. Compose oral, written, and visual presentations that express personal ideas, inform, and persuade a) Compose to express personal ideas by experimenting with a variety of forms and techniques suited to topic, audience, and purpose in order to develop a personal style and a clear, intentional, and consistent voice and tone c) Compose to inform using relevant support and a variety of appropriate organizational structures and signal words within and between paragraphs d) Compose to persuade by supporting, modifying, or disagreeing with a position, using effective rhetorical strategies 3. Compose texts using the revising and editing strategies of effective writers and speakers c) Use suitable traditional and electronic resources to refine presentations and edit texts for effective and appropriate use of language and conventions, such as capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and pronunciation WRITE! Book G Lesson 20: Revising Sentences Lesson 21: Varying Sentences Lesson 30: Proofreading Lesson 31: Descriptive Essays Lesson 32: Personal Narratives Lesson 33: Fictional Narratives Lesson 34: Expository Essays Lesson 35: Persuasive Essays Lesson 36: Summaries Lesson 37: Research Reports 6/8/07 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 15
Grade 7 A. Grammar 2. Apply knowledge of grammar concepts and skills to control oral and written language a) Differentiate grammatically complete sentences from non-sentences, including comma splices b) Compose simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences using independent, dependent, restrictive, and nonrestrictive clauses; transitions; conjunctions; and appropriate punctuation to connect ideas B. Usage 2. Comprehend and apply standard English usage in oral and written language a) Apply appropriate subject/verb agreement, such as agreement involving words of amount, time, and money b) Apply consistent and appropriate use of the person, number, and case of pronouns; pronoun/antecedent agreement; special pronoun problems, such as who whom, and incomplete constructions; active and passive voice; and verbal and verbal phrases c) Recognize and correct common usage errors, such as misplaced and dangling modifiers; incorrect use of verbs; double negatives; and commonly confused words, such as accept - except C. Mechanics 2. Apply standard English punctuation and capitalization in written language a) Use commas and semicolons correctly, such as in a compound sentence joined by a conjunctive adverb b) Use an apostrophe to designate possession with indefinite pronouns and adjectives c) Use the mechanics of writing correctly WRITE! Book G Lesson 14: Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences Lesson 15: Placing Modifiers in Sentences Lesson 16: Sentence Fragments Lesson 4: Subject and Object Pronouns Lesson 5: Interrogative and Relative Pronouns Lesson 6: Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns Lesson 8: Subject-Verb Agreement Lesson 9: More Subject-Verb Agreement Lesson 15: Placing Modifiers in Sentences Section C: Giving Voice to Writing 6/8/07 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 16
Grade 8 Standard 4.0 A. Writing 1. Compose texts using the prewriting and drafting strategies of effective writers a) Use a variety of self-selected prewriting strategies to generate, select, narrow, and develop ideas b) Select, organize, and develop ideas appropriate to topic, audience, and purpose 2. Compose oral, written, and visual presentations that express personal ideas, inform, and persuade a) Compose to express personal ideas by experimenting with a variety of forms and techniques suited to topic, audience, and purpose in order to develop a personal style, a distinctive voice, and a deliberate tone c) Compose to inform using relevant support and appropriate organizational structures while maintaining an objective perspective d) Compose to persuade by supporting, modifying, or refuting a position, using effective rhetorical strategies 3. Compose texts using the revising and editing strategies of effective writers and speakers b) Use suitable traditional and electronic resources to refine presentations and edit texts for effective and appropriate use of language and conventions, such as capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and pronunciation WRITE! Book H Lesson 30: Proofreading Lesson 31: Descriptive Essays Lesson 32: Personal Narratives Lesson 33: Fictional Narratives Lesson 34: Expository Essays Lesson 35: Persuasive Essays Lesson 36: Summaries Lesson 37: Research Reports 6/8/07 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 17
Grade 8 A. Grammar 2. Apply knowledge of grammar concepts and skills to control oral and written language a) Consider the meaning, position, form, and function of words when identifying and using all grammatical concepts b) Combine and expand sentences by incorporating subjects, predicates, and modifiers and by logically coordinating, subordinating, and sequencing ideas c) Differentiate grammatically complete sentences from non-sentences d) Compose simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences using independent, dependent, restrictive, and nonrestrictive clauses; transitions; conjunctions; and appropriate punctuation to connect ideas B. Usage 2. Comprehend and apply standard English usage in oral and written language a) Apply appropriate English usage, involving subject/verb agreement b) Apply consistent and appropriate use of the person, number, and case of pronouns; pronoun/antecedent agreement; special pronoun problems, such as who whom, and incomplete constructions; active and passive voice; and verbal and verbal phrases c) Recognize and correct common usage errors, such as misplaced and dangling modifiers; incorrect use of verbs; double negatives; and commonly confused words, such as accept - except C. Mechanics 2. Apply standard English punctuation and capitalization in written language a) Punctuate at the word level WRITE! Book H Section A: Using Words in Writing Lesson 4: Subject and Object Pronouns Lesson 5: Interrogative and Relative Pronouns Lesson 6: Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns Lesson 8: Subject-Verb Agreement Lesson 9: More Subject-Verb Agreement Lesson 15: Placing Modifiers in Sentences Section C: Giving Voice to Writing 6/8/07 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 18