Grade 5

5.L.1e

Use correlative conjunctions (e.g., either/or, neither/nor).

October 1, 2018
5.L.2

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

October 1, 2018
5.L.2a

Use punctuation to separate items in a series.*

October 1, 2018
5.L.2b

Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence.

October 1, 2018
5.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
5.L.2d

Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles of works.

October 1, 2018
5.L.2e

Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.

October 1, 2018
5.L.3

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

October 1, 2018
5.L.1

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

October 1, 2018
5.L.1a

Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and their function in particular sentences.

October 1, 2018