Common Core State Standards

Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence.

Use correlative conjunctions (e.g., either/or, neither/nor).

Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.*

(RL.6.8 not applicable to literature)

(RL.5.8 not applicable to literature)

Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.

Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.

With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.

With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 4 here.)