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Tennessee English Language Arts Standards
2009-2010 Implementation
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Checks for Understanding (Formative/Summative Assessment)
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Know and use appropriately the meaning, forms, and functions of the
following six parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, and
prepositions.
0401.1.1
  1. Be - verb usage online quiz
  2. Complete Verb Phrases - find the complete verb phrases in the sentence
  3. Fish Tanks - [this link opens in a new window] Fill a tank with tropical fish using your knowledge of plurals.
  4. Gorilla Grammar - identify Parts of Speech - Beginner (nouns and verbs) Advanced ( all parts of speech)
  5. Grammar Blast - various online graded activities dealing with 4th grade grammar skills [2nd - 5th available]
  6. Irregular Verbs - Jeopardy type game for two players
  7. Linking Verbs - identify types of verbs in this online quiz
  8. Plural and Possessive Nouns - scroll to the bottom of this page to find a quiz on plural and possessive.
  9. Plural Girls - type the correct plural form of words
  10. Plural Play - In this two player tic-tac-toe game students drag words to their correct plural ending
  11. Power Proofreading - Choose 4th grade then select; The Big Cleanup, Memo to Dr. Pett, Wild About Animals, Who's That Character?, E-mail to Lou, Crazy Corn, or any one of the mixed practice exercises.
  12. To Be - present and past tense online quiz
  13. Verb Phrases - [this link opens in a new window] find the complete verb phrase
  14. Verb Power - Students identify underlined words as main verbs, helping verbs or contractions.
  15. Verb Tenses - identify correct usage of verbs
  16. Practicing past, present & future tenses - Tense Activity 1 | Tense Activity 2 | Tense Activity 3
Recognize usage errors (e.g., double negatives, troublesome word groups: to/too/two; their/there/they’re; sit/set; lie/lay).
0401.1.2
  1. Confusing Verbs - Lay / Lie - Read the sentence, and then choose the answer, and get your score instantly!
  2. Double Negatives - a quiz
  3. Its/It's and There/Their/They're - Select one answer from the choices provided after each sentence. The word you choose should fit the blank in the sentence.
  4. Problem verbs review - sit/set/lie/lay/rise/raise - Practice with these games to get a clear meaning of each of these troublesome verbs.
  5. Power Proofreading - Choose 4th grade then select; The Judge Moody Show, or any one of the mixed practice exercises.
  6. Sit or Set Quiz - Complete the sentences using the proper form of "sit" or "set."
  7. There there - Click on the buttons to select the correct answer
  8. They're/their/there - Click on the buttons to select the correct answer (a different quiz)
  9. To Lie / To Lay and To Sit / To Set - Select one answer from the choices provided after each sentence. The word you choose should fit the blank in the sentence.
  10. To/Two/Too - [this link opens in a new window] Learn the difference between the homophones to, two, and too using this Quia quiz [5 questions per page]
  11. To/Two/Too - Quia quiz; choose the correct homonym
  12. To/Two/Too - (2) [this link opens in a new window] Learn the difference between the homophones to, two, and too. (a different Quia quiz) [1 question per page]
  13. Too, two, and too - a story to help students work on too, two, and too (print this and make corrections)
  14. Troublesome words - 14 interactive exercises
Capitalize correctly sentence beginnings, proper nouns and adjectives, titles, abbreviations, quotations, and parts of friendly and business letters.
0401.1.3
  1. Capitalization - Practice editing skills.
  2. Capitalization in a Letter - Print the letter and find the errors, good for whole class activity on whiteboard.
  3. Capitalizing Proper Nouns - Find the errors in this story. Good for whole class activity.
  4. Capitalize abbreviations - worksheet to print
  5. Dear Mr. Henshaw - [this link opens in a new window] parts of a friendly letter (a Quia quiz)
  6. PowerProofreading - select 4th grade and edit sentences with grammatical mistakes
  7. Quiz Time - Which name is written correctly? 10 questions.
  8. Which word should be capitalized? - Quiz that is self checking
  9. Word Detective - Read and correct errors in sentences on paper. self checking
  10. Write your own business letter - a review of parts of letters, then create your own letter
Use correct punctuation at the ends of sentences.
0401.1.4
  1. Punctuation Paintball - Three levels are available: easy includes only capitals, periods, question marks and exclamation marks; medium adds commas; and hard adds quotation marks. When you see the registration page click on .
Demonstrate the correct usage of commas (e.g.., series, direct address, following introductory words, dates, addresses, quotations, letters, and compound sentences).
0401.1.5
  1. Interactive exercises on using commas - Exercise 1 - Exercise 2 - Exercise 3 - Exercise 4 - Exercise 5
  2. Dear Mr. Henshaw - [this link opens in a new window] parts of a friendly letter (a Quia quiz)
  3. Power Proofreading - Choose 4th grade then select; The Clumsy Chef, or any one of the mixed practice exercises.
  4. Quiz on Comma Usage - Click on "The paragraph, please!" and a paragraph will appear in the top text-area.
  5. Using Commas with Coordinating Conjunctions - Click on "The sentence, please!" and a sentence will appear in the top text-area. Insert the necessary comma or commas (being careful not to insert commas where they aren't necessary).
  6. Using Commas with Introductory Phrases - Click on "The sentence, please!" and a sentence will appear in the top text-area. Insert any necessary comma or commas (being careful not to insert commas where they aren't necessary).
Demonstrate the correct usage of quotation marks (e.g., in direct quotations and in titles).
0401.1.6
  1. Power Proofreading - Choose 4th grade then select; The Nightly Business Report, or any one of the mixed practice exercises.
  2. Punctuation Paintball - Three levels are available: easy includes only capitals, periods, question marks and exclamation marks; medium adds commas; and hard adds quotation marks. When you see the registration page click on . Select Hard for this SPI.
  3. Quotation Marks Practice - select correct punctuation within a dialog.
  4. Quotation Marks Quiz - select sentence with correct usage of punctuation.
Spell correctly high-frequency and commonly misspelled words appropriate to grade level.
0401.1.7
  1. Choose the correct spelling - Quia Quiz
  2. Commonly misspelled words - Quia Quiz
Use appropriate language structure in oral and written communication (e.g., subject-verb agreement in simple and compound sentences, correct word order within a sentence, correct placement of detailed words and phrases).
  1. Let's see whether you understand subject-verb agreement - Read each sentence, enter your response in the space provided, and then press "Submit" to check your answer.
  2. Making Subjects and Verbs Agree: Exercises - a worksheet to print
  3. Power Proofreading - Choose 4th grade then select; Baseball Play-by-Play, HME-TV Auction, The Plastic Fantastic, or any one of the mixed practice exercises.
  4. Quiz on Subject-Verb Agreement - Select one answer from the choices provided after each sentence. The word you choose should fit the blank in the sentence.
  5. Quiz on Subject-Verb Agreement (2) - After each sentence select the verb form that will best fit in the blank. The explanation will describe the process of arriving at the correct choice for that sentence.
  6. Quiz on Subject-Verb Agreement (3) - After each sentence select the verb form that will best fit in the blank. The explanation will describe the process of arriving at the correct choice for that sentence.
  7. This is a PowerPoint showSubject-Verb Agreement: The Sore Thumb of Grammar
  8. Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz - Select the correct verb form to agree with the subject.
Form and spell correctly contractions, plurals, and possessives.
0401.1.8
  1. Apostrophe Quiz - online quiz
  2. Apostrophe Quiz - online quiz
  3. Contraction Quiz - Matching | Contraction Quiz - Concentration | Contraction Quiz - Review using Flashcards |
  4. Contraction Game - matching style
  5. Irregular Plurals - type in the correct plural
  6. Irregular Plurals - select the correct plural
  7. Plural Forms and Irregular Nouns - select the correct plural form in these sentences.
  8. Plurals Rules - online lesson, quiz, worksheet; BBC site
  9. Plurals Practice Sheet - PDF worksheet These are Adobe Acrobat documents
  10. Plurals and Possessives - online activity, may be hard for some 4th graders
  11. Plurals and Nouns - online quiz
  12. Possessives and Irregular plurals - online quiz
Abbreviate words correctly.
0401.1.9
  1. Abbreviation Game - (only works in Internet Explorer) beginning skills
  2. Abreviation Word Game - (only works in Internet Explorer) write the word for the abbreviation
  3. Abbreviations - write the abbreviation of the words; printable
  4. Abbreviations - Match the abbreviations with the pictures

 

Spell correctly words commonly used in content specific vocabulary.
0401.1.10
  1. Alien Scavenger Hunt: Letter Bugs - Use the mouse to click on letters that make up the word you hear. From Game Goo (learning that sticks)
  2. Alien Scavenger Hunt: Space Trash - Use the mouse to click on letters that make up the word you hear. From Game Goo (learning that sticks)
  3. Fearless Frieda - Use the keyboard to spell the words Frieda says. Three letter words on level one, four letter words on level 2. - From Game Goo (learning that sticks)
  4. Fearless Frieda the Big Kahuna - Use the keyboard to spell the words Frieda says. Frieda starts with four letter words in this game. - From Game Goo (learning that sticks)
  5. Online Spelling Quizzes - numerous quizzes in TCAP format
  6. Spell Check - TCAP format - select word that is spelled incorrectly
  7. Spell words - drag letters to create word
  8. Spelling - put the letters in order to create the word that is said aloud
  9. Spelling activities - grades 1-6 available here
  10. Spellaroo- click on the misspelled word in the sentences
Write legibly in manuscript and cursive.
0401.1.11
  1. Cursive: Lowercase - Alphabet Animation - To see the animation, move your mouse over a letter on this page. (from the site, Handwriting for Kids)
  2. Writing Wizard - Makes English handwriting practice worksheets Type in a word or short sentence and then set a number of display options.
  3. Zaner-Bloser Writing Practice - Dotted practice, letters to color and trace and more from abcteach.com
  4. D'Nealian Basics Writing Practice - Dotted practice, letters to color and trace and more from abcteach.com
  5. More resources linked on another I4C page - many practice sheets available here.

 

Use appropriate language structure in oral and written communication (e.g., subject-verb agreement in simple and compound sentences, correct word order within a sentence, correct placement of detailed words and phrases).
0401.1.12
  1. Let's see whether you understand subject-verb agreement - Read each sentence, enter your response in the space provided, and then press "Submit" to check your answer.
  2. Making Subjects and Verbs Agree: Exercises - a worksheet to print
  3. Power Proofreading - Choose 4th grade then select; Baseball Play-by-Play, HME-TV Auction, The Plastic Fantastic, or any one of the mixed practice exercises.
  4. Quiz on Subject-Verb Agreement - Select one answer from the choices provided after each sentence. The word you choose should fit the blank in the sentence.
  5. Quiz on Subject-Verb Agreement (2) - After each sentence select the verb form that will best fit in the blank. The explanation will describe the process of arriving at the correct choice for that sentence.
  6. Quiz on Subject-Verb Agreement (3) - After each sentence select the verb form that will best fit in the blank. The explanation will describe the process of arriving at the correct choice for that sentence.
  7. This is a PowerPoint showSubject-Verb Agreement: The Sore Thumb of Grammar
  8. Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz - Select the correct verb form to agree with the subject.
Use complete sentences in writing.
0401.1.13
  1. Lionel's Tall Tales - Create complete sentences using word groups.
  2. Making complete sentences - click on the words that best complete the sentence.
  3. Identify the complete sentences - Task One; Task Two;
  4. Writing Complete Sentences - Quia quiz
Recognize and edit incomplete sentences and run-on sentences.
0401.1.14
  1. English Eggs - drag words to create a complete sentence
  2. Environmental Rescue - [this link opens in a new window] Turn a polluted pond into a paradise by building complete sentences.
  3. Fourth Grade Writing - Read the introduction and the passage that follows. Then read each question and mark the circle next to the correct answer.
  4. Is this sentence correct? - (online Quia Quiz) Mark the sentence correct or not by clicking on the yes or no button.
  5. Run-on Sentences - Task One; Task Two
  6. Sentence Sort - Select the correct type of sentences; simple, compound, or complex.
  7. Sentence Speedway - drag each sentence part with its car to the correct lane.
  8. Sentence Structure - select correct sentence structure (underlined in the sentences)
  9. Sentence Structure - select correct sentence structure
Combine simple sentences into compound sentences.
0401.1.15
  1. Combining Sentences - online quiz
  2. Combining Sentences - online lesson followed by an activity
  3. Joining independent clauses - exercise
  4. Putting Sentences Together - BBC site; worksheet, fact sheet, quiz
  5. Quiz - Choose sentence with correct punctuation
  6. Using a semicolon - exercise
  7. Punctuation Between Two Independent Clauses - examples and explanation.
Define and recognize word synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms.
0401.1.16
  1. Antonyms - When you see the word that is a antonym of the given word, click on the button at the bottom right of the screen. Be quick! The choices for each antonym will only cycle through twice. (Warning: this is difficult)
  2. Antonym Matching - find pairs with opposite meaning.
  3. Feast of Homonyms - match game
  4. Homonyms - from Fun Brain
  5. Homonyms - Here's a memory card game with a twist - match pairs of homonyms. [concentration style game]
  6. Homonym worksheet - from RHL School
  7. Homophone Challenge - find correct word to complete sentence
  8. Rocket to the Moon - Build and launch a rocket to the moon by identifying synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms.
  9. Say it Another Way - Fill in the blank with a synonym for the missing word.
  10. Squanky the Tooth Taker: The Quiet Quest for Opposites - words are given, students must select the opposites [antonyms]
  11. Squanky the Tooth Taker: Tooth Tally - words are given, students must select the words that mean the same [synonyms]
  12. Synonym.com - type a word in the box and find a synonym, or antonym, of the word.
  13. Synonym Matching - find pairs or words with same meaning
  14. Synonym Matching Games, Level 2 - four games to choose from
  15. Synonyms and Antonyms - several categories of Quia games (written by Tracy Gefroh Boyd)
  16. The Thesaurus - a reference book that lists words and their synonyms - Drag and drop the words to the right thesaurus entry.
  17. Tooth Tally with Squanky the Tooth Taker - from Game Goo (learning that sticks)
  18. Word Jungle - choose correct meaning of given word to swing in jungle.
Continue to develop word consciousness (e.g., word play, word walls, word sorts).
0401.1.17
  1. Wordblender - make words by choosing a start sound (onset) and an end sound (rime) to blend together
  2. Word Play - click on a word and watch it play
  3. Words and Word Play - Numerous activities using words.
  4. Words and Pictures - These games and activities from the BBC will make learning phonics fun.
  5. Word Walls - Everything you need to create a wall of sight words is available here! Pre-primer through Third grade!
Use a variety of previously learned strategies (e.g., roots and affixes, context, reference sources) to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
0401.1.18
  1. Context Clues 2 - select correct meaning of the word from context clues
  2. Fish Tanks - Fill a tank with tropical fish using prefixes, roots, and suffixes.
  3. Flamingo - Form a flock of flamingos with suffixes -y and -ly.
  4. Prefixes Say Plenty - select word that best completes the sentences.
  5. This is a PowerPoint showRoot Words - Underline the root words in the slides. Circle the prefix or suffix. (a PowerPoint show created by Connie Campbell)
  6. Rooting Out Words - Help Remainder the Dog gather enough mushrooms to sell at the market by uncovering the roots of words. (three categories, several difficulty levels - from FunBrain)
  7. Suffix-ly - [this link opens in a new window] use simple strategies to determine meaning and increase vocabulary for reading, including the use of suffixes. (Author - Lois Davis)
  8. Using Prefixes - interactive lesson and quiz
  9. Using Suffixes - interactive lesson and quiz
  10. Suffix Matching Game - interactive quiz
  11. Word Meaning - Select correct meaning of the word from context clues.
  12. Word Works - select the prefix or suffix to add to base word.

State Performance Indicators
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Identify the correct use of nouns (i.e., common and proper, plurals,
possessives) and pronouns (i.e., subject, object, and agreement) within context.
SPI 0401.1.1
  1. Irregular Plurals - type in the correct plural
  2. Irregular Plurals - select the correct plural
  3. Plural Forms and Irregular Nouns - select the correct plural form in these sentences.
  4. Plurals Rules - online lesson, quiz, worksheet; BBC site
  5. Plurals Practice Sheet - PDF worksheet These are Adobe Acrobat documents
  6. Plurals and Possessives - online activity, may be hard for some 4th graders
  7. Plurals and Nouns - online quiz
  8. Possessives and Irregular plurals - online quiz
  9. Power Proofreading - Choose 4th grade then select; Animal Chat, Shawn's Advice for Shoppers, or any one of the mixed practice exercises.
Identify the correct use of verbs (i.e., agreement, tenses, action and linking) within context.
SPI 0401.1.2
  1. Be - verb usage online quiz
  2. Complete Verb Phrases - find the complete verb phrases in the sentence
  3. Irregular Verbs - Jeopardy type game for two players
  4. Linking Verbs - identify types of verbs in this online quiz
  5. To Be - present and past tense online quiz
  6. Verb Phrases - [this link opens in a new window] find the complete verb phrase
  7. Verb Power - Students identify underlined words as main verbs, helping verbs or contractions.
  8. Verb Tenses - identify correct usage of verbs
Identify the correct use of adjectives (i.e., comparison forms and articles) and adverbs (i.e., comparison forms and negatives) within context.
SPI 0401.1.3
  1. Adjectives/Adverbs - Change adjectives into adverbs in this online quiz.
  2. Adjective or Adverb Exercise 1
  3. Adjective or Adverb Exercise 2
  4. Adverbs - Lesson on adverbs
Identify declarative, interrogative, and exclamatory sentences by recognizing appropriate end marks.
SPI 0401.1.4
  1. Punctuation Paintball - Three levels are available: easy includes only capitals, periods, question marks and exclamation marks. When you see the registration page click on .
Select the best way to correct incomplete sentences within context.
SPI 0401.1.5
  1. English Eggs - drag words to create a complete sentence
  2. Environmental Rescue - [this link opens in a new window] Turn a polluted pond into a paradise by building complete sentences.
  3. Fourth Grade Writing - Read the introduction and the passage that follows. Then read each question and mark the circle next to the correct answer.
  4. Is this sentence correct? - (online Quia Quiz) Mark the sentence correct or not by clicking on the yes or no button.
  5. Sentence Sort - Select the correct type of sentences; simple, compound, or complex.
  6. Sentence Speedway - drag each sentence part with its car to the correct lane.
  7. Sentence Structure - select correct sentence structure (underlined in the sentences)
  8. Sentence Structure - select correct sentence structure
Identify the correct use of commas (i.e., series, dates, addresses, friendly letters, introductory words, compound sentences) within context.
SPI 0401.1.6
  1. Interactive exercises on using commas - Exercise 1 - Exercise 2 - Exercise 3 - Exercise 4 - Exercise 5
  2. Dear Mr. Henshaw - [this link opens in a new window] parts of a friendly letter (a Quia quiz)
  3. Power Proofreading - Choose 4th grade then select; The Clumsy Chef, or any one of the mixed practice exercises.
  4. Punctuation Paintball - Three levels are available: easy includes only capitals, periods, question marks and exclamation marks; medium adds commas; and hard adds quotation marks. When you see the registration page click on .
  5. Quiz on Comma Usage - Click on "The paragraph, please!" and a paragraph will appear in the top text-area.
  6. Using Commas with Coordinating Conjunctions - Click on "The sentence, please!" and a sentence will appear in the top text-area. Insert the necessary comma or commas (being careful not to insert commas where they aren't necessary).
  7. Using Commas with Introductory Phrases - Click on "The sentence, please!" and a sentence will appear in the top text-area. Insert any necessary comma or commas (being careful not to insert commas where they aren't necessary).
Recognize usage errors occurring within context (i.e., double negatives, troublesome words: to/too/two, their/there/they’re, its/it’s).
SPI 0401.1.7
  1. Confusing Verbs - Lay / Lie - Read the sentence, and then choose the answer, and get your score instantly!
  2. Double Negatives - a quiz
  3. Its/It's and There/Their/They're - Select one answer from the choices provided after each sentence. The word you choose should fit the blank in the sentence.
  4. Past Tenses of Sit/Set and Lay/Lie - What is the correct verb form in each sentence?
  5. Problem verbs review - sit/set/lie/lay/rise/raise - Practice with these games to get a clear meaning of each of these troublesome verbs.
  6. Power Proofreading - Choose 4th grade then select; The Judge Moody Show, or any one of the mixed practice exercises.
  7. Sit or Set Quiz - Complete the sentences using the proper form of "sit" or "set."
  8. There there - Click on the buttons to select the correct answer
  9. They're/their/there - Click on the buttons to select the correct answer (a different quiz)
  10. To Lie / To Lay and To Sit / To Set - Select one answer from the choices provided after each sentence. The word you choose should fit the blank in the sentence.
  11. To/Two/Too - [this link opens in a new window] Learn the difference between the homophones to, two, and too using this Quia quiz [5 questions per page]
  12. To/Two/Too - Quia quiz; choose the correct homonym
  13. To/Two/Too - (2) [this link opens in a new window] Learn the difference between the homophones to, two, and too. (a different Quia quiz) [1 question per page]
  14. Too, two, and too - a story to help students work on too, two, and too (print this and make corrections)
Identify correctly or incorrectly spelled words in context.
SPI 0401.1.8
  1. Alien Scavenger Hunt: Letter Bugs - Use the mouse to click on letters that make up the word you hear. From Game Goo (learning that sticks)
  2. Alien Scavenger Hunt: Space Trash - Use the mouse to click on letters that make up the word you hear. From Game Goo (learning that sticks)
  3. Fearless Frieda - Use the keyboard to spell the words Frieda says. Three letter words on level one, four letter words on level 2. - From Game Goo (learning that sticks)
  4. Fearless Frieda the Big Kahuna - Use the keyboard to spell the words Frieda says. Frieda starts with four letter words in this game. - From Game Goo (learning that sticks)
  5. Online Spelling Quizzes - numerous quizzes in TCAP format
  6. Spell Check - TCAP format - select word that is spelled incorrectly
  7. Spell words - drag letters to create word
  8. Spelling - put the letters in order to create the word that is said aloud
  9. Spelling activities - grades 1-6 available here
  10. Spellaroo- click on the misspelled word in the sentences
Choose the correct formation of plurals, contractions, and possessives within context.
SPI 0401.1.9
  1. Apostrophe Quiz - online quiz
  2. Apostrophe Quiz - online quiz
  3. Contraction Quiz - Matching | Contraction Quiz - Concentration | Contraction Quiz - Review using Flashcards |
  4. Contraction Game - matching style
  5. Irregular Plurals - type in the correct plural
  6. Irregular Plurals - select the correct plural
  7. Plural Forms and Irregular Nouns - select the correct plural form in these sentences.
  8. Plurals Rules - online lesson, quiz, worksheet; BBC site
  9. Plurals Practice Sheet - PDF worksheet These are Adobe Acrobat documents
  10. Plurals and Possessives - online activity, may be hard for some 4th graders
  11. Plurals and Nouns - online quiz
  12. Possessives and Irregular plurals - online quiz
Choose the correct use of quotation marks and commas in direct quotations.
SPI 0401.1.10
  1. Power Proofreading - Choose 4th grade then select; The Nightly Business Report, or any one of the mixed practice exercises.
  2. Punctuation Paintball - Three levels are available: easy includes only capitals, periods, question marks and exclamation marks; medium adds commas; and hard adds quotation marks. When you see the registration page click on . Select Hard for this SPI.
  3. Quotation Marks Practice - select correct punctuation within a dialog.
  4. Quotation Marks Quiz - select sentence with correct usage of punctuation.
Identify sentences with correct subject-verb agreement (person and number).
SPI 0401.1.11
  1. Let's see whether you understand subject-verb agreement - Read each sentence, enter your response in the space provided, and then press "Submit" to check your answer.
  2. Making Subjects and Verbs Agree: Exercises - a worksheet to print
  3. Power Proofreading - Choose 4th grade then select; Baseball Play-by-Play, HME-TV Auction, The Plastic Fantastic, or any one of the mixed practice exercises.
  4. Quiz on Subject-Verb Agreement - Select one answer from the choices provided after each sentence. The word you choose should fit the blank in the sentence.
  5. Quiz on Subject-Verb Agreement (2) - After each sentence select the verb form that will best fit in the blank. The explanation will describe the process of arriving at the correct choice for that sentence.
  6. Quiz on Subject-Verb Agreement (3) - After each sentence select the verb form that will best fit in the blank. The explanation will describe the process of arriving at the correct choice for that sentence.
  7. This is a PowerPoint showSubject-Verb Agreement: The Sore Thumb of Grammar
  8. Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz - Select the correct verb form to agree with the subject.
Select appropriate antonyms, synonyms, and homonyms within context.
SPI 0401.1.12
  1. Antonyms - When you see the word that is a antonym of the given word, click on the button at the bottom right of the screen. Be quick! The choices for each antonym will only cycle through twice. (Warning: this is difficult)
  2. Antonym Matching - find pairs with opposite meaning.
  3. Feast of Homonyms - match game
  4. Homonyms - from Fun Brain
  5. Homonyms - Here's a memory card game with a twist - match pairs of homonyms. [concentration style game]
  6. Homonym worksheet - from RHL School
  7. Homophone Challenge - find correct word to complete sentence
  8. Rocket to the Moon - Build and launch a rocket to the moon by identifying synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms.
  9. Say it Another Way - Fill in the blank with a synonym for the missing word.
  10. Squanky the Tooth Taker: The Quiet Quest for Opposites - words are given, students must select the opposites [antonyms]
  11. Squanky the Tooth Taker: Tooth Tally - words are given, students must select the words that mean the same [synonyms]
  12. Synonym.com - type a word in the box and find a synonym, or antonym, of the word.
  13. Synonym Matching - find pairs or words with same meaning
  14. Synonym Matching Games, Level 2 - four games to choose from
  15. Synonyms and Antonyms - several categories of Quia games (written by Tracy Gefroh Boyd)
  16. The Thesaurus - a reference book that lists words and their synonyms - Drag and drop the words to the right thesaurus entry.
  17. Tooth Tally with Squanky the Tooth Taker - from Game Goo (learning that sticks)
  18. Synonym Matching - find pairs or words with same meaning
  19. Antonym Matching - find pairs with opposite meaning.
  20. Word Jungle - choose correct meaning of given word to swing in jungle.
  21. Homophone Challenge - find correct word to complete sentence
  22. Homonyms - from Fun Brain
Recognize and use grade appropriate vocabulary within context.
SPI 0401.1.13
  1. FCAT Vocabulary Building Practice - as you click on the word lists on the right, when the words come up, be sure and click on the bottom links for activities that go with each set of words.
  2. Classroom Reading Key Vocabulary Building Program - a reading vocabulary improvement program that has identified the specific ring weadords students need to master for each grade This is an Adobe Acrobat document
  3. Homographs (multiple meaning words) - Two definitions are given for the same word. You have to guess which word is being described. (a Quia quiz)
  4. Multiple Meaning Practice Sheets - interactive sheets, sheets to print and teaching materials.
  5. Multiple Meaning Words - Write or tell two sentences for each word below. Be sure to use the word as a noun in one sentence and as a verb in the other sentence. Click on a word to check your answers.
  6. Multiple Meanings - online quiz that requires thinking about word meanings
  7. What's My Meaning - (four Quia games) match words with meanings Matching | Concentration | Flash Cards | Word Search
  8. Word Jungle - choose correct meaning of given word to swing in jungle.
Use prefixes, suffixes, and root words as aids in determining meaning within context.
SPI 0401.1.14
  1. Context Clues 2 - select correct meaning of the word from context clues
  2. Crystal Castle - Prefixes hold the key to building the castle and making it light up.
  3. Fish Tanks - Fill a tank with tropical fish using prefixes, roots, and suffixes.
  4. Flamingo - Form a flock of flamingos with suffixes -y and -ly.
  5. Prefixes Say Plenty - select word that best completes the sentences.
  6. This is a PowerPoint showRoot Words - Underline the root words in the slides. Circle the prefix or suffix. (a PowerPoint show created by Connie Campbell)
  7. Rooting Out Words - Help Remainder the Dog gather enough mushrooms to sell at the market by uncovering the roots of words. (three categories, several difficulty levels - from FunBrain)
  8. Suffix-ly - [this link opens in a new window] use simple strategies to determine meaning and increase vocabulary for reading, including the use of suffixes. (Author - Lois Davis)
  9. Using Prefixes - interactive lesson and quiz
  10. Using Suffixes - interactive lesson and quiz
  11. Suffix Matching Game - interactive quiz
  12. Word Meaning - Select correct meaning of the word from context clues.
  13. Word Works - select the prefix or suffix to add to base word.
Identify grade level compound words, contractions, and common abbreviations within context.
SPI 0401.1.15
  1. Apostrophe Quiz - online quiz
  2. Apostrophe Quiz - online quiz
  3. Contraction Quiz - Matching | Contraction Quiz - Concentration | Contraction Quiz - Review using Flashcards |
  4. Contraction Game - matching style
  5. Irregular Plurals - type in the correct plural
  6. Irregular Plurals - select the correct plural
  7. Plural Forms and Irregular Nouns - select the correct plural form in these sentences.
  8. Plurals Rules - online lesson, quiz, worksheet; BBC site
  9. Plurals Practice Sheet - PDF worksheet These are Adobe Acrobat documents
  10. Plurals and Possessives - online activity, may be hard for some 4th graders
  11. Plurals and Nouns - online quiz
  12. Possessives and Irregular plurals - online quiz
Determine the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues, dictionaries, and glossaries.
SPI 0401.1.16
  1. Context Clues - online interactive tutorial and quiz
  2. Cows context clue - [this link opens in a new window] Build corrals for cows by reading and answering questions.
  3. Dino Hunters - [this link opens in a new window] Find all the different dinosaurs using dictionary.
  4. How to use a Dictionary - online lesson with a quiz
  5. Dictionary Skill Lessons - resource lesson
  6. Worksheets - print worksheets using the dictionary to complete assignments
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Communication
Checks for Understanding (Formative/Summative Assessment)
2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.10 | 2.11 | 2.12 | 2.13 | 2.14
Listening
Listen attentively by facing the speaker, asking questions, and paraphrasing what is said.
0401.2.1
  1. The Art of Conversation - Tips for listening
  2. The Art of Listening - PDF file These are Adobe Acrobat documents
  3. Asking Questions - the types of questions depend on the answer to that first important question: Why am I reading this? Once you establish a purpose for yourself, you can then ask which questions will help you achieve that goal. This page asks students to rank a set of questions on a scale of one to five.
  4. Questioning Toolkit - seventeen types of questions from the educational journal, FNO
  5. Rules for Listening - List of rules to discuss
Use established rules for attentive listening (e.g., do not interrupt, ask questions, provide appropriate feedback).
0401.2.2
  1. Group dynamics exercise - adapt this to your classroom
  2. Group dynamics exercise - demonstrates no real listening followed by how to really listen
  3. Rules for Listening - PDF file These are Adobe Acrobat documents
Understand and follow multi-step directions (i.e., follow directions for a simple game).
0401.2.3
  1. Can You Follow Directions? - fun worksheet to print and use as classroom activity.
  2. George Washington Teaches Map Directions - Follow directions to create profile of Washington.
  3. How Well Do You Follow Directions? - Fun worksheet to print or read orally to students.
  4. Make me a Copy Please - Lesson plan; the need to be articulate and precise when explain steps to another student.
  5. The Magician's Apprentice - Have students follow directions to do magic tricks!
  6. Mystery Pictures: Following Oral Directions - focus on the importance of clear, oral communication.
Formulate and respond to questions from teachers and group members.
0401.2.4
  1. Asking Questions - the types of questions depend on the answer to that first important question: Why am I reading this? Once you establish a purpose for yourself, you can then ask which questions will help you achieve that goal. This page asks students to rank a set of questions on a scale of one to five.
  2. Global Economy: A Simple Activity - Students discover how we rely on our global neighbors by collecting data about where in the world the goods we use every day are produced
  3. Numerical and Categorical Data - students formulate and refine questions that can be addressed with categorical data
  4. Questioning Toolkit - seventeen types of questions from the educational journal, FNO
  5. Time4Kids - Use these articles to formulate and respond to questions.
Construct a summary of a speech.
0401.2.5
 
Speaking
Use rules for polite conversation.
0401.2.6
  1. Polite Conversation - print worksheet for class to complete. These are Adobe Acrobat documents
Participate in creative responses to text (e.g., choral reading, discussion, dramatization, oral presentations).
0401.2.7
  1. Choral Poetry - Teacher lesson
  2. Choral Reading - Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain
  3. Dramatization plays - An assortment of scripts available for download
  4. Free Playbooks - PDF files These are Adobe Acrobat documents
  5. ReadersTheatre Scripts - many scripts to download
Orally express reactions and personal experiences, and opinions.
0401.2.8
  1. Rules for Talk - PDF file; tips for talking These are Adobe Acrobat documents
  2. Talking Well - PDF file; tips for talking These are Adobe Acrobat documents
Create and deliver an oral presentation on an assigned topic (e.g., book reports, demonstrations, science projects).
0401.2.9
  1. Delivering a Persuasive Speech - Lesson plan, tips and tricks; how they say something and how they physically present themselves are just as important as what they say.
  2. A Guide to Great Class Presentations - tips and tricks for bringing out the public speaker in your child!
Use different voice levels and speech patterns for small groups, informal discussions, and reports.
0401.2.10
  1. Delivering the Speech - suggestions for delivering a speech
  2. Guidelines for Oral Presentations - tips for presenting
  3. Talking Better - tips for talking
  4. Useful Tips for Speaking to Groups - employ devices which give added effect to speeches
Interpret and use a variety of non-verbal communication techniques (e.g., gestures, facial expression, posture).
0401.2.11
  1. Eye Contact - Four key reasons to maintain strong eye-contact with your audience
  2. Nonverbal Communication: Teaching Your Child the Skills of Social Success - PDF article with ideas to help students practice
  3. Using Body Position to Defuse Angry People - promote peace through nonverbal cues that express peacefulness
  4. What Does Your Body Language Say About YOU? - techniques to practice.
Participate in recitations of assigned/self-selected passages.
0401.2.12
  1. Giggle Poetry - funnny poems for students to recite.
  2. Poetry Recitation Lesson: Field Participation - lesson plan; choose and memorize a poem of at least 16 lines, practice expression with warm-up activites, evaluate other recitations for practice and
    peer evaluation.
  3. The Reading Performance: Understanding Fluency Through Oral Interpretation - lesson plan examines how the oral reading of poetry may be useful in supporting fluency
Continue to develop group discussion skills and to work in teams.
0401.2.13
  1. How Polite Are You? - situational questions for whole class or group discussions.
  2. Isaac Newton - explore the life of Isaac Newton. Students use reference books and the Internet to investigate Newton's life. Following group discussion and individual research, students create a slide of an aspect of Isaac Newton's life
Recognize specific roles assumed by team members in completing tasks.
0401.2.14
  1. Roles in Groups - Read about the roles group members play and then complete the activity.
  2. Working in groups - an alternative way of learning: by expressing and exploring diverse ideas and experiences in a cooperative atmosphere

State Performance Indicators
2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3

Identify the main idea and supporting points of a speech.
SPI 0401.2.1
 
Given a list of interactive behaviors (i.e., taking turns, behaving courteously, not interrupting, listening, remaining on task), identify those that are appropriate (or inappropriate) for group activities.
SPI 0401.2.2
  1. Basic Group Theory: Tuckman’s Five Stages of Group Development - article about group dynamics
  2. Group dynamics exercise - adapt this to your classroom
  3. Group dynamics exercise - demonstrates no real listening followed by how to really listen
  4. Rules for Listening - List of rules to discuss
  5. A Listening Doll - lesson plan; Students discuss the process of storytelling and listening to stories. Then, they create a listening doll in the tradition of the Native American storyteller dolls
  6. Rules for Listening - PDF file
Select the best summary of a speech.
SPI 0401.2.3
 
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Writing
Checks for Understanding (Formative/Summative Assessment)
3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.10 | 3.11 | 3.12 | 3.13 | 3.14 | 3.15 | 3.16 | 3.17 | 3.18 | 3.19 | 3.20 | 3.21
Determine an audience and a purpose for writing.
0401.3.1
  1. Identify your Audience - Read each paragraph and choose the correct audience
  2. Identify your Audience - Lesson and follow up activity
  3. Determining your Audience - online lesson followed by an activity
    1. Determining your Audience Quiz - five questions related to the lesson above
Write for a variety of purposes: to entertain, persuade, inform, demonstrate knowledge, answer questions, respond to literature, acquire knowledge (e.g., take notes, synthesize information).
0401.3.2
  1. Asking Questions - the types of questions depend on the answer to that first important question: Why am I reading this? Once you establish a purpose for yourself, you can then ask which questions will help you achieve that goal. This page asks students to rank a set of questions on a scale of one to five.
  2. Questioning Toolkit - seventeen types of questions from the educational journal, FNO
Practice writing to a prompt within a specified time.
0401.3.3
  1. Narrative Essay - Article and help on writing narrative essay.
  2. Step by step guide - Guide on writing an essay.
  3. Narrative Writing Prompts - Elementary School
  4. Student Writing Tool Handbook - Transitions, rubrics, grammar, citations, and more This is an Adobe Acrobat document
  5. Template for writing a narrative - Scaffolding guide for students This is an Adobe Acrobat document
Write poems, stories, and essays based upon personal reflections, observations, and experiences.
0401.3.4
  1. Writing Source - many ideas to use as prompts
  2. Interactive Writing Prompts - inspiring young writers with word games that have interactive choices
Write friendly and business letters.
0401.3.5
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