Work with simple compound words and write a persuasive letter about helping our environment.
I can decode words with short vowel sounds. I can recognize familiar short vowel spelling patterns. I can decode words with long vowel sounds. I recognize familiar long vowel spelling patterns. I can decode words with common prefixes and suffixes. I can identify common prefixes and suffixes. I can decode words by breaking them into parts. I can recognize words with common spelling patterns (anchor words/word families). I can read words with irregular spelling patterns (rule breakers/dolch words) without having to sound them out.
I can state an opinion. I can give reasons to support my opinion using linking words. I can write a concluding sentence to restate my opinion.
I can define collective nouns and use them correctly. I can identify irregular plural nouns and use them correctly. I can identify reflexive pronouns and use them correctly. I can identify irregular verbs and use them correctly. I can identify adjectives and use them correctly. I can identify and create simple sentences and compound sentences. I can expand and rearrange simple sentences and compound sentences.
I can use capital letters correctly. I can use punctuation correctly. I can use common spelling pattern when writing words.
Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
I can discover new words and phrases through reading, listening, and conversation. I can use my new words and phrases when speaking and writing. I can use adjectives and adverbs when speaking and writing.