Language
Outcomes
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Conventions of Standard English
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11-12.L.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.Examples
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11-12.L.1.a
Apply the understanding that usage is a matter of convention, can change over time, and is sometimes contested.Examples
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11-12.L.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.Examples
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11-12.L.2.a
Observe hyphenation conventions.Examples
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11-12.L.2.b
Spell correctly.Examples
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11-12.L.1
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Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
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11-12.L.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.Examples
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11-12.L.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.Examples
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11-12.L.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.Examples
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11-12.L.5.a
Interpret figures of speech (e.g., hyperbole, paradox) in context and analyze their role in the text.Examples
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11-12.L.4