English·Grammar & Punctuation·conceptual
Determiners and articles
Use determiners (articles a/an/the and demonstratives this/that/these/those) correctly before nouns
Suggested ages 6–7
Learning journey
Your child is learning important grammar skills — understanding how to build more complex sentences, use punctuation correctly, and choose the right words to make their writing clearer and more interesting.
Evidence of understanding
- Use 'a' before consonant sounds and 'an' before vowel sounds correctly: 'a ball', 'an apple'
- Distinguish 'this/these' (near) from 'that/those' (far) when pointing to objects
- Select the correct article (a/an/the) to complete a sentence
Assessment prompt
When Determiners and articles writes about something nearby versus something far away, do they use the right word — saying "this book" for one in their hand and "that book" for one across the room?
Standards alignment
L.1.1hUS · ccss-ela
L.1.1h
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 1