Common Core: ELA-LITERACY

7.W.10

Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

October 1, 2018
8.L.1

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

October 1, 2018
8.L.1a

Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences.

October 1, 2018
8.L.1b

Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice.

October 1, 2018
8.L.1c

Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood.

October 1, 2018
8.L.1d

Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood.*

October 1, 2018
8.L.2

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

October 1, 2018
8.L.2a

Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break.

October 1, 2018
7.W.4

Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.)

October 1, 2018
8.L.2b

Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission.

October 1, 2018
7.W.5

With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 7 here.)

October 1, 2018
8.L.2c

Spell correctly.

October 1, 2018