ALD.4. Intermediate Gr. 6-8

 ALD.4.Int 1 - Uses "like" or "as" for metaphors or analogies  

 ALD.4.Int 2 - Creates varied sentences types without models  

 ALD.4.Int 3 - Uses conjunctive adverbs to add related ideas 

 ALD.4.Int 4 - Utilizes a variety of clauses in written language 

 ALD.4.Int 5 - Expands use of prepositions & adverbs in written and non-written expression  

 ALD.4.Int 6 - Demonstrates the ability to use affixes in writing to change the meanings of words    

 ALD.4.Int 7 - Demonstrates the ability to use nominalizations, i.e., explain to explanation  

 ALD.4.Int 8 - Utilizes varied parts of speech to expand writing and complexity of utterances   

 ALD.4.Int 9 - Demonstrates understanding of language used to specify mathematical actions and scientific concepts