Conventions of Standard English

Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences.

Consult reference materials, including beginning dictionaries, as needed to check and correct spellings.

Generalize learned spelling patterns when writing words (e.g., cage _ badge; boy _ boil).

Use an apostrophe to form contractions and frequently occurring possessives.

Produce, expand, and rearrange complete simple and compound sentences (e.g., The boy watched the movie; The little boy watched the movie; The action movie was watched by the little boy).

Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them depending on what is to be modified.

Use commas in addresses.

Use commas in greetings and closings of letters.

Capitalize holidays, product names, and geographic names.

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.