Standard Course of Study :: English Language Arts

Goal 6

The learner will apply conventions of application of grammar and language usage.

Model an understanding of conventional written and spoken expression by:

using a variety of sentences correctly, punctuating them properly, and avoiding fragments and run-ons.
using subject-verb agreement and verb tense that are appropriate for the meaning of the sentence.
applying the parts of speech to clarify language usage.
using pronouns correctly, including clear antecedents and correct case.
using phrases and clauses correctly, including proper punctuation (e.g., prepositional phrases, appositives, dependent and independent clauses).
determining the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary words using context clues, a dictionary, a glossary, a thesaurus, and/or structural analysis (roots, prefixes, suffixes) of words.
extending vocabulary knowledge by learning and using new words.
determining when and where dialects and standard/nonstandard English usage are appropriate.
applying language conventions and usage during oral presentations.
choosing language that is precise, engaging, and well suited to the topic and audience.
experimenting with figurative language and speech patterns.

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Analyzing advice as an introduction to Shakespeare: Students read and analyze the advice given in Mary Schmich's 1997 Chicago Tribune column “Advice, Like Youth, Probably Just Wasted on the Young,” as an introduction to studying the advice that Polonius gives to Laertes in Shakespeare's Hamlet. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7 English Language Arts); Provided by: IRA/NCTE

Action is character: Exploring character traits with adjectives: Students “become” one of the major characters in a book and describe themselves and other characters using lists of accurate, powerful adjectives. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 English Language Arts); Provided by: IRA/NCTE

ABC bookmaking builds vocabulary in the content areas: Engages and motivates students in building content area vocabulary through the creation of ABC books. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 English Language Arts); Provided by: IRA/NCTE

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