Unit Overview
Parts of Speech
Standard 1:
The student understands the nature of language.
1. recognizes basic patterns in and functions of language (patterns such as characteristic soundsand rhythms and those found in written forms; functions such as asking questions, expressingoneself, describing objects or experience, and explaining).
2. recognizes the differences between language that is used at home and language that is used at school.
Standard 2:
The student understands the power of language.
understands that word choice can shape ideas, feelings, and actions.
