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A lesson plan for Grades 1–4 English Language Arts
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
English Language Arts (2004)
Grade 1
- Goal 5: The learner will apply grammar and language conventions to communicate effectively.
- Objective 5.06: Self-monitor composition by using one or two strategies (e.g., rereading, peer conferences).
Grade 2
- Goal 5: The learner will apply grammar and language conventions to communicate effectively.
- Objective 5.05: Use editing to check and confirm correct use of conventions
- complete sentences.
- correct word order in sentences.
- Objective 5.05: Use editing to check and confirm correct use of conventions
Grade 3
- Goal 5: The learner will apply grammar and language conventions to communicate effectively.
- Objective 5.07: Edit (with assistance) to use conventions of written language and format.
Grade 4
- Goal 5: The learner will apply grammar and language conventions to communicate effectively.
- Objective 5.07: Use established criteria to edit for language conventions and format.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
English Language Arts (2004)
Grade 1
- Goal 5: The learner will apply grammar and language conventions to communicate effectively.
- Objective 5.06: Self-monitor composition by using one or two strategies (e.g., rereading, peer conferences).
Grade 2
- Goal 5: The learner will apply grammar and language conventions to communicate effectively.
- Objective 5.05: Use editing to check and confirm correct use of conventions
- complete sentences.
- correct word order in sentences.
- Objective 5.05: Use editing to check and confirm correct use of conventions
Grade 3
- Goal 5: The learner will apply grammar and language conventions to communicate effectively.
- Objective 5.07: Edit (with assistance) to use conventions of written language and format.
Grade 4
- Goal 5: The learner will apply grammar and language conventions to communicate effectively.
- Objective 5.07: Use established criteria to edit for language conventions and format.