Common Core: Language
6.L.5b
Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., cause/effect, part/whole, item/category) to better understand each of the words.
October 1, 20186.L.5c
Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., stingy, scrimping, economical, unwasteful, thrifty).
October 1, 20186.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.
October 1, 20186.L.2a
Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements.*
October 1, 20186.L.3
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
October 1, 20186.L.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
October 1, 20186.L.1a
Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive).
October 1, 20186.L.1d
Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).*
October 1, 2018