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L.9-10 Language
- Conventions of Standard English
- L.9-10.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking as appropriate for Grades 9-10.
- L.9-10.1.A Use parallel structure.
- L.9-10.1.B Use various types of phrases and clauses to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing or presentations.
- L.9-10.1.C Form and use verbs in the conditional and subjunctive mood.
- L.9-10.1.D Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood.
- L.9-10.1.F Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers.
- L.9-10.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling as appropriate for Grades 9-10 when writing.
- L.9-10.2.B Use a colon appropriately to introduce a list, quotation, or clarification.
- L.9-10.2.C Use a semicolon to link two or more closely related independent clauses, using a conjunctive adverb when applicable.
- L.9-10.2.D Spell correctly.
- L.9-10.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking as appropriate for Grades 9-10.
- Knowledge of Language
- L.9-10.3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
- L.9-10.3.A Write and edit work so that it conforms to the guidelines in a style manual appropriate for the discipline and writing type.
- L.9-10.3.B Use verbs in the conditional and subjunctive mood to achieve particular effects.
- L.9-10.3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
- Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
- L.9-10.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grades 9-10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
- L.9-10.4.A Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
- L.9-10.4.B Identify and correctly use patterns of word forms that indicate different meanings or parts of speech (e.g., analyze, analysis, analytical; advocate, advocacy).
- L.9-10.4.C Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning, its part of speech, or its etymology.
- L.9-10.4.D Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).
- L.9-10.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings, as appropriate for the grade level.
- L.9-10.5.A Interpret figures of speech (e.g., euphemism, oxymoron) in context and analyze their role in the text.
- L.9-10.5.B Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.
- L.9-10.6 Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
- L.9-10.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grades 9-10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.