Standard Course of Study :: English Language Arts

Goal 6

The learner will apply conventions of grammar and language usage.

Demonstrate an understanding of conventional written and spoken expression by:

using a variety of sentence types correctly, punctuating them properly, and avoiding fragments and run-ons.
using appropriate subject-verb agreement and verb tense that are appropriate for the meaning of the sentence.
demonstrating the different roles of the different parts of speech in sentence construction.
using pronouns correctly, including clear antecedents and correct case.
using phrases and clauses correctly (e.g., prepositional phrases, appositives, dependent and independent clauses).
determining the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary words by using context clues, a dictionary, a glossary, a thesaurus, and/or structural analysis (roots, prefixes, suffices) of words.
extending vocabulary knowledge by learning and using new words.
exploring the role and use of dialects and of standard English to appreciate appropriate usage in different contexts.
developing an awareness of language conventions and usage during oral presentations.

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