Grade 12
11-12.L.1a
Apply the understanding that usage is a matter of convention, can change over time, and is sometimes contested.
October 1, 201811-12.L.1b
Resolve issues of complex or contested usage, consulting references (e.g., Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of English Usage, Garner’s Modern American Usage) as needed.
October 1, 201811-12.L.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
October 1, 201811-12.L.3
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.
October 1, 2018