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L.5 Language
- Conventions of Standard English
- L.5.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
- L.5.1a Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and their function in particular sentences.
- L.5.1b Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had walked; I have walked; I will have walked) verb tenses.
- L.5.1c Use verb tense to convey various times, sequences, states, and conditions.
- L.5.1d Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
- L.5.1e Use correlative conjunctions (e.g., either/or, neither/nor).
- L.5.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
- L.5.2a Use punctuation to separate items in a series.
- L.5.2b Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence.
- L.5.2c Use a comma to set off the words yes and no (e.g., Yes, thank you), to set off a tag question from the rest of the sentence (e.g., It’s true, isn’t it?), and to indicate direct address (e.g., Is that you, Steve?).
- L.5.2d Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles of works.
- L.5.2e Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.
- L.5.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
- Knowledge of Language
- L.5.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
- L.5.3a Expand, combine, and reduce sentences for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.
- L.5.3b Compare and contrast the varieties of English (e.g., dialects, registers) used in stories, dramas, or poems.
- L.5.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
- Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
- L.5.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. understand each of the words.
- L.5.5a Interpret figurative language, including similes and metaphors, in context.
- L.5.5b Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.
- L.5.5c Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to better understand each of the words.
- L.5.6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition).
- L.5.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. understand each of the words.