LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 5

The learner will apply grammar and language conventions to communicate effectively.

Objective 5.01
Consistently use correct capitalization (e.g., names of magazines, newspapers, organizations) and punctuation (e.g., colon to introduce a list, commas in apposition, commas used in compound sentences).
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Objective 5.02
Demonstrate understanding in speaking and writing by using:
  • troublesome verbs.
  • nominative, objective, and possessive pronouns.
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Objective 5.03
Elaborate information and ideas in speaking and writing by using:
  • prepositional phrases.
  • transitions.
  • coordinating and/or subordinating conjunctions.
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Objective 5.04
Determine the impact of word choice on written and spoken language.
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Objective 5.05
Spell most commonly used words accurately using a multi-strategy approach to the learning of new spellings.
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Objective 5.06
Proofread for accuracy of spelling using appropriate strategies to confirm spelling and to correct errors.
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Objective 5.07
Edit final product for grammar, language conventions, and format.
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Objective 5.08
Create readable documents through legible handwriting and word processing.
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