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Conventions of Standard English (L1-2)
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Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
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L.11-12.1 |
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
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L.11-12.1a |
Apply the understanding that usage is a matter of convention, can change over time, and is sometimes contested.
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L.11-12.1b |
Resolve issues of complex or contested usage, consulting references (e.g., Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of English Usage, Garner’s Modern American English) as needed.
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L.9-10.1 |
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
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L.9-10.1.a |
Use parallel structure.
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L.9-10.1.b |
Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing or presentations.
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Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
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L.11-12.2 |
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
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L.11-12.2a |
Observe hyphenation conventions.
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L.11-12.2b |
Spell correctly.
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L.9-10.2 |
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
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L.9-10.2.a |
Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely related independent clauses.
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L.9-10.2.b |
Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation.
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L.9-10.2.c |
Spell correctly.
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Knowledge of Language (L3)
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Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
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L.11-12.3 |
Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
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L.11-12.3a |
Vary syntax for effect, consulting references (e.g., Tufte’s Artful Sentences) for guidance as needed; apply an understanding of syntax to the study of complex texts when reading.
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L.9-10.3 |
Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
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L.9-10.3.a |
Write and edit work so that it conforms to the guidelines in a style manual (e.g., MLA Handbook, Turabian’s Manual for Writers) appropriate for the discipline and writing type.
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Vocabulary Acquisition and Use (L4-6)
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Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.
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L.11-12.4 |
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 11–12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
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L.11-12.4a |
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
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L.11-12.4b |
Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speech (e.g., conceive, conception, conceivable).
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L.11-12.4c |
Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning, its part of speech, its etymology, or its standard usage.
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L.11-12.4d |
Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).
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L.9-10.4 |
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 9–10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
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L.9-10.4.a |
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
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L.9-10.4.b |
Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speech (e.g., analyze, analysis, analytical; advocate, advocacy).
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L.9-10.4.c |
Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning, its part of speech, or its etymology.
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L.9-10.4.d |
Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).
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Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
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L.11-12.5 |
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
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L.11-12.5a |
Interpret figures of speech (e.g., hyperbole, paradox) in context and analyze their role in the text.
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L.11-12.5b |
Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.
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L.9-10.5 |
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
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L.9-10.5.a |
Interpret figures of speech (e.g., satire, sarcasm) in context and analyze their role in the text.
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L.9-10.5.b |
Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.
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Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge whe
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L.11-12.6 |
Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
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L.9-10.6 |
Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression
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