Standard Course of Study

Objective 6.01

Demonstrate an understanding of conventional written and spoken expression that:

uses varying sentence types (e.g., simple, compound, complex, compound-complex) purposefully, correctly, and for specific effect.
selects verb tense to show an appropriate sense of time.
applies parts of speech to clarify and edit language.
addresses clarity and style through such strategies as parallelism; appropriate coordination and subordination; variety and details; appropriate and exact words; and conciseness.
analyzes the place and role of dialects and standard/nonstandard English.
uses vocabulary strategies such as roots and affixes, word maps, and context clues to discern the meanings of words.

Objective 6.02

Discern and correct errors in spoken and written English by:

avoiding fragments, run-ons, and comma splices.
selecting correct subject-verb agreement, consistent verb tense, and appropriate verbs.
using and placing modifiers correctly.
editing for spelling and mechanics (punctuation and capitalization).

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