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LanguageComparative Analysis of the

ELA Common Core State Standardsand the Ohio ACS

Content that is new to this grade level Content that is still included but may be modified or at a greater depth

Content that is no longer a focus at this grade level

Use frequently occurring verbs and nouns (L.K.1b)

Understand and use common inflections (including plurals and affixes) to identify words (L.K.1c, L.K. 4b)

Use common prepositions, verbs and adjectives and their opposites, and understand words that differ by small shades of meaning (L.K. 1e, L.K.5b, L.K.5d)

Increase vocabulary through conversations, reading and being read to and responding to texts. (L.K.6)

Use words that signal questions (L.K.1d)

Print/recognize upper and lower case letters

Identify and use end punctuation appropriately

Identifying new words by context or resource

Ability to do word sorts/categorize words

Use letter-sound relationships to spell words which includes consonant and short vowel sounds

Produce and expand sentences using appropriate structures

The skills and concepts found in the CCSS Language Strand are located throughout the standard, benchmarks and indicators of the Ohio Academic Standards. The Common Core added the Language Strand, not because it needed more emphasis, but because the skills and concepts addressed in this section applied across the Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening Strands.

The Acquisition of Vocabulary is included as a topic in this strand.

Many of the skills identified in the Language Strand are smaller components of larger concepts that can be found in the OACS, but because of the specificity they are listed here as new content.

Recognition and use of environmental print (now found in the revised Preschool standards)

Kindergarten – Language Comparative Analysis

Language Comparative Analysis of theELA Common Core State Standards and the Ohio ACS

Grade 1 – Language Comparative Analysis



Commas in dates and to separate single words in series (L.1.2c)

Use common, proper and possessive nouns (L.1.1b)

Use personal, possessive and indefinite pronouns (L.1.1d)

Use conjunctions, determiners, and frequently occurring prepositions (L.1.1g, L.1.1h, L.1.1i)

Produce and expand simple and compound sentences (L.1.1j)

Increase vocabulary through conversations and being read to and responding to texts.( L.1.6)

Use appropriate end punctuation

Use letter sound relationships to spell words

Use capitalization for first word in sentence, names and dates

Use nouns, verbs and adjectives

Understand verbs that reflect tense (past, present and future) using appropriate inflectional endings

Use context and other resources to determine word meaning

Use affixes to determine word meanings

Perform word sorts/classify words according to categories

The concepts and skills found in the CCSS Language Strand are located throughout the standard, benchmarks and indicators of the OACS. The Common Core added the Language Strand, not because it needed more emphasis, but because the skills and concepts addressed in this section applied across the Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening Strands.

The skills found in the Acquisition of Vocabulary Standard in the OACS are included in this strand.

Predict the meaning of compound words using knowledge of individual words





Use reflexive pronouns (L.2.1d)

Use adverbs correctly (L.2.1f)

Produce and expand simple and compound sentences (L.2.1f)

Use commas in greetings and closings of letters (L.2.2b)

Use apostrophes for possessives (L.2.2c)

Compare formal and informal English( L.2.3a)

Use individual word meaning to predict meaning of compound words (Grade 1 AV D6 of the OACS) - (L.2.4d)

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language and the nuances of word meanings (L.2.5)

Increase vocabulary through conversations and being read to/responding to texts. (L.2.6)

Correctly spell and use plurals and tenses correctly (both regular and irregular forms)

Capitalize proper nouns (product names, holidays and geographic names)

Use adjectives correctly

Use apostrophes for contractions

Use resources to check spelling and to determine meanings

Use spelling patterns when writing words

Use root (base) words and affixes as a spelling strategy

The concepts and skills found in the CCSS Language strand are located throughout the standard of the OACS. The Common core added the Language Strand, not because it needed more emphasis, but because the skills and concepts addressed in this section can be applied across the Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening Strands.

The skills found in the Acquisition of Vocabulary Standard of the OACS are included in this strand.

Print legibly, appropriately spacing letters, words and sentences

Spell words with blends and diagraphs

Personal pronouns are in Grade 1 (L.1.1d)

Rhyming is included in the Reading for Literature Strand (RL.2.4)

Connect common abbreviations to whole words





Using keyboarding skills

Use commas in addresses

Use of adjectives is emphasized in both sets of standards, however the CCSS specifically includes use of comparative (-er, closer, smoother) and superlative (closest, smoothest) adjectives.

As a precursor to connotation and denotation identify shades of meaning among related words (thought, concept, idea, intention)

Acquire and use grade-appropriate general academic and domain specific words and phrases.

Read and write multi-syllabic words

Spell high frequency words correctly

Spell words with common affixes correctly/ determine word meaning when an affix is added.

Use nouns, verbs, adjectives and conjunctions correctly; use regular and irregular verbs, subjects and verbs in agreement; use possessives

Use resources and references to check and correct spelling and to determine word meaning.

Distinguish between nonliteral (figurative) and nonliteral language.

Use commas in a series and in dialogue (along with quotation marks).



Spell contractions, compounds and homonyms correctly (found earlier in the CCSS).

Cursive writing




Content/Skills no longer a focus at this grade level

Usage of relative pronouns and adverbs and modal auxiliaries L.4.1a and 1c

Order adjectives within sentences L.4.1d

Correctly spell and use frequently confused words L.4.1g

Use commas and quotation marks in dialogue L.4.2b

Use comma correctly in a compound sentence L.4.2c

Use punctuation for effect in written compositions L.4.3b

Explain the meaning of common idioms, adages and proverbs L.4.5b

Form and use verb tenses that are in agreement with the subject.

Use prepositional phrases

Vary sentence types, recognize and correct fragments

Correctly spell high frequency and grade appropriate words

Consult resources (print and digital) to determine word pronunciation and meaning and to add precise vocabulary to written text

Understand and use similes and metaphors\

Understand and use figurative language (literal and nonliteral meanings)

Demonstrate understanding of word relationships (i.e., synonym, antonym)



Usage of nominative and objective pronouns





Explain function of conjunctions, prepositions and interjections L.5.1a

Use correlative conjunctions L.5.1e

Correctly spell and use frequently confused words L.5.1g

Compare and contrast varieties of English. L.5.3b

Use underlining, quotation marks or italics to indicate titles of works. L.5.2d

Explain the meaning of common idioms, adages and proverbs L.5.5b

Form and use verb tenses that are in agreement with the subject and mark specific time.

Use conjunctions

Use commas appropriately (in a series, to separate an introductory element, to set off the words yes & no, and to indicate direct address.

Correctly spell high frequency and grade appropriate words consulting resources (print and digital) to determine word pronunciation /meaning and to add precise vocabulary to written text when necessary

Understand and use similes and metaphors/figurative language (literal and nonliteral meanings)

Demonstrate understanding of word relationships (i.e., synonym, antonym, homograph)

Use roots & affixes to determine word meaning



Usage of indefinite, relative, objective and nominative case pronouns (all found at earlier grades).


Grade 6 – Language Arts Comparative Analysis



Vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.

Maintain consistency in style and tone. L.6.3

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.

Use context and common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues of a word or phrase.

Use multiple resources to enhance comprehension of vocabulary.

Demonstrate understanding/Recognize the importance of figurative language

Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words.

The skills and concepts found in the CCSS Language Strand are located throughout the standard, benchmarks and indicators of the Ohio Academic Standards.

The Common Core added the Language Strand, not because it needed more emphasis, but because the skills and concepts addressed in this section applied across the Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening strands.

The skills from the Acquisition of Vocabulary standard are included as a topic in this strand.





Distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations (definitions). L.7.5.c

Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. L.7.6

Conventions of Standard English Demonstrate command of conventions of

standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Knowledge of Language Choose language that expresses ideas

precisely and concisely, recognize/ eliminate wordiness/ redundancy.

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Use context as a clue to meaning of a

word or phrase

Use common, Greek or Latin affixes/roots to determine word meaning

Use multiple resources to enhance comprehension of vocabulary

Demonstrate understanding/Recognize the importance of figurative language

Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words.







Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Acquire/use accurately general academic

and domain-specific words and phrases. L.8.6

Conventions of Standard English Demonstrate command of conventions of

standard English grammar/usage/ punctuation/capitalization and spelling when writing or speaking.

Knowledge of Language Choose language that expresses ideas

precisely/concisely, eliminating wordiness/redundancy.

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Use context, common, grade-appropriate

Greek or Latin affixes and roots as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.

Use multiple resources to enhance comprehension of vocabulary.

Recognize role and importance of figurative language

Use relationship between particular words) to better understand each word.




Grades 9-10 – Language Comparative Analysis

Content that is new to this grade level Content that is still included at but may be modified or at a greater depth


Use parallel structure (L.9-10.1.a)

Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation (L.9-10.2.b)

Write and edit work according to the appropriate style guide (L.9-10.3.a)

Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speech (L.9-10.4.b)

Analyzing nuances in the meaning words with similar denotations (L.9-10.5.b)

Acquiring and accurately using general academic and domain-specific words. (Using the three tiers of words)

Both systems take a hybrid approach to the language skills and concepts

Demonstrate a command of standard English grammar, conventions, spelling, punctuation and capitalization.

Use context clues and multiple resources to determine the meaning of words and enhance vocabulary

Apply knowledge of language to understand how it functions in different contexts

The skills and concepts found in the Common Core State Standards Language Strand are located throughout the standards, benchmarks, and indicators of the Ohio Academic Content Standards. The CCSS added the Language Strand, not because it needed more emphasis but because the skills and concepts addressed in this section applied across the Reading, Writing, and Speaking and Listening Strands.


Many of the skills identified in the Language Strand are smaller components of larger concepts that can be found in the OACS, but because of the specificity, they are listed here as new content.


Grades 11-12 – Language Comparative Analysis

Content that is new to this grade level Content that is still included at but may be modified or at a greater depth


Acquire and accurately use general academic and domain-specific words. (Using the three tiers of words)

Both systems take a hybrid approach to the language standards

Demonstrate a command of standard English grammar & conventions including spelling conventions, punctuation and capitalization

Use context clues to determine the meaning of words and use multiple resources to enhance vocabulary

Apply a knowledge of language to understand its functions in different contexts

The skills and concepts found in the Common Core State Standards Language Strand are located throughout the standards, benchmarks, and indicators of the Ohio Academic Content Standards. The CCSS added the Language Strand, not because it needed more emphasis but because the skills and concepts addressed in this section applied across the Reading, Writing, and Speaking and Listening Strands.


Many of the skills identified in the Language Strand are smaller components of larger concepts that can be found in the OACS, but because of the specificity, they are listed here as new content.


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