Language

Outcomes

  • Conventions of Standard English
    • 9-10.L.1
      Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
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    • 9-10.L.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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    • 9-10.L.2
      Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
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    • 9-10.L.2.a
      Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely related independent clauses.
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    • 9-10.L.2.c
      Spell correctly.
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  • Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
    • 9-10.L.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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    • 9-10.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.
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    • 9-10.L.5
      Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
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    • 9-10.L.5.a
      Interpret figures of speech (e.g., euphemism, oxymoron) in context and analyze their role in the text.
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    • 9-10.L.5.b
      Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.
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    • 9-10.L.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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