Conventions of Standard English
Outcomes
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9-10.L.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.Play Activities 203Examples
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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.Examples
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9-10.L.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.Examples
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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.Examples
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9-10.L.2.c
Spell correctly.Play Activities 135Examples