ALD.1. Early Gr. 3-5

ALD.1.E1 Recognizes expressed and printed high-frequency words for 3rd through 5th grade

ALD.1.E2 Uses high frequency words in context

ALD.1.E3 Demonstrates understanding of age-appropriate multiple meanings of high frequency words 

ALD.1.E4 Recognizes & uses in context Tier 2 vocabulary for grades 3-5 across subject areas 

ALD.1.E5 Demonstrates understanding and usage of new content specific terms from grade-level curriculum maps  

ALD.1.E6 Expands vocabulary used to describe various contexts & characteristics, e.g., places, appearance, behaviors   

ALD.1.E7 Identifies & explains meaning of age-appropriate figurative language    

ALD.1.E8 Utilizes age appropriate figurative language in written and spoken language 

ALD.1.E9 Uses time order words appropriately in written and non-written expression 

ALD.1.E10 Uses transition words to indicate cause/effect, location, comparisons, etc. 

ALD.1.E11 Expands use of prepositions and adverbs in written & non-written expression 

ALD.1.E12 Identifies root/base words in written text

ALD.1.E13 Understands that prefixes & suffixes change the meanings of words 

ALD.1.E14 Demonstrates understanding of language used to specify mathematical actions 

ALD.1.E15 Explains vocabulary associated with solving problems

ALD.1.E16 Identifies language needed for collaboration & group work 

ALD.1.E17 Explains vocabulary needed for science curriculum, e.g., process, sequence, cycle 

ALD.1.E18 Demonstrates understanding of grade level language for standardized tests