English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 4

ELA21.4.11

Use commonly misused words correctly in writing.

COS Examples

Examples: accept/except; effect/affect; racket/racquet; its/it’s; your/you’re; our/are; quiet/quit/quite

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Words must be used correctly in writing to convey the intended message.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Correctly write commonly misused words, such as accept/except; effect/affect; racket/racquet; its/it's; your/you're; our/are; quiet/quit/quite.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • It is important to use the correct spellings and forms of words in their writing to clearly communicate their ideas.

Vocabulary

  • Commonly misused words
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