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9.L Language
- 9.L.C15 Conventions of Standard English
- 9.L.C15.1 demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
- 9.L.C15.1.a use parallel structure.
- 9.L.C15.1.b use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing or presentations.
- 9.L.C15.2 demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation and spelling when writing.
- 9.L.C15.2.a use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely related independent clauses.
- 9.L.C15.2.b use a colon to introduce a list or quotation.
- 9.L.C15.2.c spell correctly.
- 9.L.C15.1 demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
- 9.L.C16 Knowledge of Language
- 9.L.C16.1 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.L.C16.1.a write and edit work so that it conforms to the guidelines in a style manual (e.g., MLA Handbook, Turabian’s Manual for Writers) appropriate for the discipline and writing type.
- 9.L.C16.1 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.L.C17 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
- 9.L.C17.1 determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 9 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
- 9.L.C17.1.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.
- 9.L.C17.1.b identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speech (e.g., analyze, analysis, analytical; advocate, advocacy).
- 9.L.C17.1.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.
- 9.L.C17.1.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).
- 9.L.C17.2 demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
- 9.L.C17.2.a interpret figures of speech (e.g., euphemism, oxymoron) in context and analyze their role in the text.
- 9.L.C17.2.b analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.
- 9.L.C17.3 acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
- 9.L.C17.1 determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 9 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.