Common Core State Standards and Word Play

Common Core State Standards and Word Play Activity

Every BrainPOP Jr. topic offers Word Play, interactive vocabulary activities that invite students to draw, write, and act out topic-related words featured in the movie. Word Play addresses the goals of the following Common Core State Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.4.A

Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.6

With guidance and support from adults, explore a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.5

Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.5

With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

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Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

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Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, expressing ideas and feelings clearly.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.5

Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.1

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.5

Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.