Common Core: Language
6.L.1e
Recognize variations from standard English in their own and others’ writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language.*
October 1, 20186.L.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
October 1, 20185.L.4c
Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.
October 1, 20185.L.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
October 1, 20185.L.5c
Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to better understand each of the words.
October 1, 20185.L.6
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition).
October 1, 20185.L.2b
Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence.
October 1, 20185.L.2c
Use a comma to set off the words yes and no (e.g., Yes, thank you), to set off a tag question from the rest of the sentence (e.g., It’s true, isn’t it?), and to indicate direct address (e.g., Is that you, Steve?).
October 1, 2018