1. Common Core State Standards
2. ELA/Literacy
3. Grade 9-10
4. Language

Conventions of Standard English

Outcomes

• 9-10.L.1
  Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
  Play Activities 203
  Examples
• 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.
  Play Activities 1
  Examples
• 9-10.L.2
  Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
  Play Activities 42
  Examples
• 9-10.L.2.a
  Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely related independent clauses.
  Play Activities 4
  Examples
• 9-10.L.2.c
  Spell correctly.
  Play Activities 135
  Examples