Spelling/Vocabulary

I can...demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

I can...demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

I can...determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4+ reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

I can...use context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.

I can...use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph).

I can...consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.