Massachusetts

L Language

• Conventions of Standard English

  • L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when speaking.

    • L.1.a Demonstrate the ability to speak in complete sentences and to form questions using frequently occurring nouns, verbs, question words, and prepositions; name and use in context numbers 0–10 (see pre-kindergarten mathematics standards for Counting and Cardinality).

• Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

  • L.4 Ask and answer questions about the meanings of new words and phrases introduced through books, activities, and play.

    • L.4.a With guidance and support, generate words that are similar in meaning (e.g., happy/glad, angry/mad).

      • Match synonyms (K-GG.2)
      • Sort objects into categories (K-HH.1)

  • L.5 With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

    • L.5.a Demonstrate understanding of concepts by sorting common objects into categories (e.g., sort objects by color, shape, texture).

      • Sort objects into categories (P-R.1)
      • Which one is not like the others? (P-R.2)

    • L.5.c Apply words learned in classroom activities to real-life examples (e.g., name places in school that are fun, quiet, or noisy).

  • L.6 Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, listening to books read aloud, activities, and play.