ELLMS4b1
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ELL Standard 4b.1 Level MS
English Language Learners write to convey information and understanding, using a variety of sources, for academic and social purposes.
Use basic sentence patterns with conventional spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
Standard in Kid Friendly Language
Student writes in complete sentences with different kinds of word order, correct spelling, and all necessary punctuation.
Standard Unwrapped
KNOW
- Subject and predicate
- 4 types of sentences
- Basic sight words
- Proper vs. common nouns
- Punctuation marks and their uses
- Conjunctions
ABLE TO DO
- Write complete sentences with varied word order
- Spell sight words correctly
- Use 4 different types of sentences in writing
- Capitalize written work correctly
- Use punctuation marks correctly
Instructional Strategies
Teaching correct word order
- Scrambled Sentences and Scrambled Paragraphs: Use essential sentences/paragraphs from content area texts, scramble them, and have students re-order them focusing on features of discourse
- Building Sentences lesson plan
- Sentence Scrambler This site will scramble any sentence that is input
Teaching correct punctuation
Assessment Strategies
Resources
Projects and Activities
On-line Grammar Activities for ELLs
On-line Interactive Activity - Conjunctions
Sentence building Although this activity is intended for a younger level, the vocabulary choices can be modified for middle school
