Common Core: Language

6.L.5a

Interpret figures of speech (e.g., personification) in context.

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6.L.5b

Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., cause/effect, part/whole, item/category) to better understand each of the words.

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6.L.5c

Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., stingy, scrimping, economical, unwasteful, thrifty).

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6.L.6

Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.

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6.L.2a

Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements.*

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6.L.2b

Spell correctly.

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6.L.3

Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

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6.L.1

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

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6.L.1a

Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive).

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6.L.1b

Use intensive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves).

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6.L.1c

Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.*

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6.L.1d

Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).*

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