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

ELA21.4.38b

Form and use prepositional phrases and conjunctions.

Examples

Examples: I was walking, I am walking

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

  • A prepositional phrase is a group of words consisting of a preposition, the object of the preposition, and any words that modify the object.
  • A conjunction joins words, phrases, or clauses and indicates the relationship between the joined units; there are coordinating conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions.

Skills

  • Form and use prepositional phrases in writing.
  • Form and use conjunctions in writing.

Understanding

  • Prepositional phrases and conjunctions are used to expand or connect words, phrases, and sentences.

Vocabulary

  • Prepositional phrases
  • Conjunctions
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