LEARN NC

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

English I

Goal 6: The learner will apply conventions of grammar and language usage.

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).

Additional related resources

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General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Using RAFT to determine how to write an informational essay
Students will use RAFT as a tool to determine how to write an informational essay. They will also design a graphic organizer for the assignment as well as compose a rough draft. This is the second lesson in a series of three based on the LEARN NC 9th grade writing exemplars.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9 English Language Arts)
By Kim Bowen.

Resources on the web

What's my subject? A subject-verb agreement mini-lesson
This mini-lesson provides opportunities for students to explore the grammatical rules of subject-verb agreement while determining when it may be appropriate to use ungrammatical language. Students discuss the difference between formal and informal language... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts)
Provided by: ReadWriteThink