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9-10.L Language
- 9-10.L.CSE Conventions of Standard English
- 9-10.L.CSE.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; use effective parallel structure and various types of phrases and clauses to convey specific meaning and add variety and interest to writing or presentations.
- 9-10.L.CSE.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing; when reading and writing, explain the functions of semicolons and colons to separate related ideas and use them correctly to do so; write and edit work so that it conforms to a style guide appropriate for the discipline and writing type.
- 9-10.L.KL Knowledge of Language
- 9-10.L.KL.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.
- 9-10.L.VAU Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
- 9-10.L.VAU.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on 9th -10th grade-level text by choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
- 9-10.L.VAU.4.a Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or a phrase.
- 9-10.L.VAU.4.b Use common grade-appropriate morphological elements as clues to the meaning of a word or a phrase.
- 9-10.L.VAU.4.c Consult reference materials, both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or phrase.
- 9-10.L.VAU.4.d Use etymological patterns in spelling as clues to the meaning of a word or phrase.
- 9-10.L.VAU.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings in grades 9-10 reading and content; interpret figures of speech in context and analyze their role in a text; analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.
- 9-10.L.VAU.6 Acquire and accurately use general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the post-secondary and workforce readiness level; demonstrate independence in building vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
- 9-10.L.VAU.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on 9th -10th grade-level text by choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.