Grade 9
9-10.L.5a
Interpret figures of speech (e.g., euphemism, oxymoron) in context and analyze their role in the text.
October 1, 20189-10.L.1b
Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing or presentations.
October 1, 20189-10.L.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
October 1, 20189-10.L.2a
Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely related independent clauses.
October 1, 20189-10.L.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
October 1, 2018