Course Content
A. Consonants and Vowels
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A.01. Sort consonants and vowels.
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A.02. Identify vowels in a word.
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A.03. Differentiate between hard and soft consonant sounds.
B. Syllables
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B.01. Determine the number of syllables in a word.
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B.02. Categorize words based on syllable count.
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B.03. Segment words into syllables.
C. Rhyming
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C.01. Identify rhyming words.
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C.02. Choose the word that doesn’t rhyme.
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C.03. Complete a rhyme.
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C.04. Produce a rhyming word.
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C.05. Write a rhyming couplet.
D. Blending and Segmenting
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D.01. Blend individual sounds to form words.
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D.02. Identify individual sounds in a word.
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D.03. Sequence sounds in a word.
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D.04. Decode unfamiliar words by blending.
E. Consonant Sounds and Letters
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E.01. Match words starting with the same sound.
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E.02. Match words ending with the same sound.
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E.03. Identify the initial letter of a word.
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E.04. Identify the final letter of a word.
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E.05. Recognize consonant sounds across different letter combinations.
F. Consonant Blends and Digraphs
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F.01. Complete a word with the correct initial consonant blend.
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F.02. Identify words beginning with consonant blends.
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F.03. Complete a word with the correct final consonant blend.
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F.04. Identify words ending with consonant blends.
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F.05. Fill in missing consonant blends.
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F.06. Complete words with -ss, -ll, -ff, -zz, -ck.
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F.07. Select the correct digraph.
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F.08. Complete words with the right digraph.
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F.09. Spell a digraph word.
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F.10. Sort words by initial consonant blend or digraph.
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F.11. Decode words with common consonant blends and digraphs in context.
G. Short a
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G.01. Choose the short “a” word that matches the picture.
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G.02. Complete a short “a” word.
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G.03. Choose the short “a” sentence matching the picture.
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G.04. Read and understand sentences with short “a” words.
H. Short e
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H.01. Choose the picture that matches the short “e” word.
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H.02. Complete a short “e” word.
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H.03. Choose the short “e” sentence that matches the picture.
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H.04. Produce short “e” words in a sentence.
I. Short i
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I.01. Choose the short “i” word that matches the picture.
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I.02. Complete short “i” words.
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I.03. Choose the short “i” sentence that matches the picture.
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I.04. Construct sentences with words containing short “i” sounds.
J. Short o
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J.01. Choose the short “o” word that matches the picture.
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J.02. Complete a short “o” word.
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J.03. Choose the short “o” sentence that matches the picture.
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J.04. Apply understanding of short “o” words in writing.
K. Short u
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K.01. Choose the picture that matches the short “u” word.
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K.02. Complete a short “u” word.
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K.03. Choose the short “u” sentence that matches the picture.
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K.04. Utilize short “u” words in varied sentence structures.
L. Short Vowels
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L.01. Identify the short vowel sound in a word.
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L.02. Complete a word with the correct short vowel.
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L.03. Spell a short vowel word.
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L.04. Complete a sentence with the correct short vowel word.
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L.05. Distinguish between similar words with different short vowels.
M. Short and Long Vowel Sounds
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M.01. Find words with the same vowel sound.
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M.02. Identify words with the same vowel sound.
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M.03. Sort short and long vowel words.
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M.04. Explain the difference between short and long vowel sounds.
N. Silent e
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N.01. Choose the silent “e” word that matches the picture.
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N.02. Complete silent “e” words.
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N.03. Spell a silent “e” word.
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N.04. Choose the silent “e” sentence that matches the picture.
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N.05. Apply the silent “e” rule to spell new words.
O. Vowel Teams
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O.01. Choose the picture that matches the vowel team word.
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O.02. Complete vowel team words.
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O.03. Complete the word with the correct vowel team.
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O.04. Choose the vowel team sentence that matches the picture.
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O.05. Decode words with various vowel teams.
P. Short and Long Vowel Patterns
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P.01. Match short “a” and long “a” words to pictures.
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P.02. Match short “e” and long “e” words to pictures.
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P.03. Choose the short “i” or long “i” word that matches the picture.
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P.04. Choose the short “o” or long “o” word that matches the picture.
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P.05. Choose the short “u” or long “u” word that matches the picture.
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P.06. Sort long and short vowel words based on spelling patterns.
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P.07. Create new words by changing vowel patterns.
Q. R-Controlled Vowels
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Q.01. Choose the r-controlled word that matches the picture.
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Q.02. Complete the word with the correct r-controlled vowel: ar, er, ir, or, ur.
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Q.03. Read words containing r-controlled vowels in context.
R. Diphthongs: oi, oy, ou, ow
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R.03. Identify words containing diphthongs in different contexts.
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R.01. Choose the diphthong word that matches the picture.
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R.02. Complete the word with the correct diphthong: oi, oy, ou, ow.
S. Two-Syllable Words
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S.01. Combine two syllables to create a word (easier).
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S.02. Combine two syllables to create a word (harder).
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S.03. Complete the two-syllable words.
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S.04. Complete the sentence with a two-syllable word.
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S.05. Break down two-syllable words into their component parts.
T. Sight Words
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T.01. Read sight words (Set 1: again, each, from, may, stop, than, when).
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T.02. Read sight words (Set 2: after, best, gave, has, once, them, were).
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T.03. Read sight words (Set 3: as, by, four, her, more, some, think, way).
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T.04. Read sight words: review sets 1, 2, 3.
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T.05. Read sight words (Set 4: every, could, how, over, put, there, who).
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T.06. Read sight words (Set 5: ask, five, just, long, read, then, want).
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T.07. Read sight words (Set 6: any, give, his, new, open, sleep, wish).
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T.08. Read sight words (Set 7: also, fly, know, live, old, soon, why).
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T.09. Read sight words: review sets 4, 5, 6, 7.
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T.10. Read sight words: review sets 1-7.
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T.11. Complete the sentence with the correct sight word: sets 1, 2, 3.
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T.12. Complete the sentence with the correct sight word: sets 4, 5, 6, 7.
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T.13. Complete the sentence with the correct sight word: review sets 1-7.
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T.14. Spell the sight word.
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T.15. Use sight words in a written paragraph.
U. Reality vs. Fiction
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U.01. Distinguish between real and fictional events.
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U.02. Explain why some events could not happen in real life.
V. Main Idea
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V.01. Identify the main idea of a picture.
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V.02. Summarize the main idea of a short passage.
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V.03. Create a title for a given paragraph.
W. Inference and Analysis
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W.01. Identify the feeling that matches the picture.
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W.02. Predict what will happen next.
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W.03. Infer the answer to the question.
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W.04. Analyze character actions and dialogue to understand them.
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W.05. Explain your reasoning and how you came to your conclusion.
X. Nouns and Adjectives
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X.01. Complete the sentence with a noun to match the picture.
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X.02. Compare pictures using adjectives.
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X.03. Use number words.
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X.04. Generate more descriptive sentences using adjectives.
Y. Categories
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Y.01. Sort words into categories.
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Y.02. Identify the word that doesn’t fit the category.
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Y.03. Create categories for given words.
Z. Synonyms and Antonyms
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Z.01. Choose synonyms.
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Z.02. Choose antonyms.
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Z.03. Produce synonyms and antonyms.
AA. Multiple-Meaning Words
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AA.01. Match multiple-meaning words with pictures.
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AA.02. Utilize context clues to determine the meaning.
BB. Shades of Meaning
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BB.01. Find words with related meanings.
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BB.02. Describe the difference between related words.
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BB.03. Order related words based on meaning.
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BB.04. Substitute words with similar meanings to refine writing.
CC. Prefixes and Suffixes
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CC.01. Use words with prefixes and suffixes.
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CC.02. Understand words with prefixes and suffixes.
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CC.03. Determine the meaning of a word using prefixes and suffixes.
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CC.04. Create new words by adding prefixes or suffixes.
DD. Context Clues
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DD.01. Use context to identify the meaning of a word.
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DD.02. Explain how context clues helped to understand the meaning.
EE. Reference Skills
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EE.01. Put letters in ABC order.
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EE.02. Put words in ABC order.
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EE.03. Use reference materials (dictionary, glossary).
FF. Sentences
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FF.01. Identify statements.
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FF.02. Identify questions.
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FF.03. Identify exclamations.
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FF.04. Identify commands.
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FF.05. Choose the right end mark.
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FF.06. Determine if it is a statement, question, command, or exclamation.
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FF.07. Identify the parts of a sentence (who, what, when, where, or why).
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FF.08. Differentiate between the naming and action parts of a sentence.
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FF.09. Find the complete sentences.
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FF.10. Complete a sentence.
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FF.11. Unscramble words to make a complete sentence.
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FF.12. Correctly punctuate a sentence.
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FF.13. Write different types of sentences.
GG. Nouns
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GG.01. Identify nouns as person, animal, place, or thing.
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GG.02. Select the nouns.
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GG.03. Identify nouns in a sentence.
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GG.04. Sort common and proper nouns.
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GG.05. Identify proper nouns.
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GG.06. Form regular plurals (select the word that matches the picture).
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GG.07. Form regular plurals with -s and -es.
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GG.08. Use singular and plural nouns.
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GG.09. Form irregular plurals (select the word that matches the picture).
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GG.10. Select the possessive noun that matches the picture.
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GG.11. Form the singular possessive.
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GG.12. Recognize and use collective nouns.
HH. Pronouns
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HH.01. Choose between subject and object personal pronouns.
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HH.02. Choose the correct personal pronoun.
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HH.03. Complete the sentence with the correct personal pronoun.
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HH.04. Choose the correct possessive pronoun.
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HH.05. Use the correct possessive pronoun.
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HH.06. Use reflexive pronouns.
II. Verbs
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II.01. Complete the sentence with an action verb to match the picture.
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II.02. Identify action verbs.
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II.03. Use action verbs.
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II.04. Identify helping verbs.
JJ. Subject-Verb Agreement
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JJ.01. Differentiate between singular and plural subjects.
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JJ.02. Complete the sentence with the best verb.
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JJ.03. Complete the sentence with the best subject.
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JJ.04. Pronoun-verb agreement: complete the sentence with the best verb.
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JJ.05. Pronoun-verb agreement: complete the sentence with the best subject.
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JJ.06. Identify and correct subject-verb agreement errors.
KK. Verb Tense
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KK.01. Select the sentence that tells about the present.
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KK.02. Select the sentence that tells about the past.
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KK.03. Select the sentence that tells about the future.
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KK.04. Place sentences on a timeline.
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KK.05. Form and use the regular past tense.
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KK.06. Identify the irregular past tense.
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KK.07. Place sentences with irregular verbs on a timeline.
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KK.08. Complete the verb with the ending that you hear.
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KK.09. Match the -ed and -ing sentences to the pictures.
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KK.10. To be: use the correct present tense form.
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KK.11. To be: use the correct past tense form.
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KK.12. To be: use the correct form.
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KK.13. To have: use the correct form.
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KK.14. Use different verb tenses to describe events.
LL. Articles
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LL.01. Use the correct article: a or an.
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LL.02. Identify articles.
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LL.03. Understand the function of articles within a sentence.
MM. Adjectives
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MM.01. Use sense words (adjectives).
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MM.02. Identify whether the adjective tells “what kind” or “how many”.
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MM.03. Identify adjectives.
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MM.04. Compare pictures using comparative and superlative adjectives.
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MM.05. Identify comparative and superlative adjectives.
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MM.06. Determine if the adjective compares two or more than two.
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MM.07. Compose descriptive sentences using adjectives.
NN. Prepositions
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NN.01. Select the best preposition to match the picture.
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NN.02. Select the best preposition to complete the sentence.
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NN.03. Recognize and use prepositional phrases.
OO. Linking Words
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OO.01. Use conjunctions.
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OO.02. Identify time-order words.
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OO.03. Put the sentences in order.
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OO.04. Write a paragraph using transitional words and phrases.
PP. Contractions
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PP.01. Match the contractions.
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PP.02. Form pronoun-verb contractions.
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PP.03. Form contractions with “not”.
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PP.04. Complete the sentence with the correct contraction.
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PP.05. Understand the difference between contractions and the original words.
QQ. Capitalization
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QQ.01. Capitalize the names of people and pets.
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QQ.02. Capitalize days and months.
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QQ.03. Capitalize sentences and the pronoun “I”.
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QQ.04. Capitalize the first word of a sentence, proper nouns, and titles.
