- Grade 5
24.
Develop writing/compositions using a variety of literary and sound devices, including similes, metaphors, and onomatopoeia
(ELA-2-M5)
26.
Use standard English punctuation, including:
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parentheses and commas in direct quotations
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commas to set off appositives and introductory phrases
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use quotation marks around dialogue
(ELA-3-M2)
27.
Capitalize the first and other important words in titles and proper nouns
(ELA-3-M2)
28.
Write paragraphs and compositions following standard English structure and usage, including:
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varied sentence structures (e.g., simple, compound) and types (i.e., declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory)
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agreement of subjects and verbs in complex sentences
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sentences without double negatives
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correct sentence fragments and run-on sentences
(ELA-3-M3)
29.
Apply knowledge of parts of speech in writing, including:
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using same verb tense throughout when appropriate
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selecting and using specific nouns, pronouns, and verbs for clarity
(ELA-3-M4)
42.
Locate and select information using a variety of organizational features in grade-appropriate resources, including:
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complex reference sources (e.g., almanacs, atlases, newspapers, magazines, brochures, map legends, prefaces, appendices)
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electronic storage devices (e.g., CD-ROMs, diskettes, software, drives)
·
frequently accessed and bookmarked Web addresses
(ELA-5-M1)
46.
Use word processing and/or other technology to draft, revise, and publish a variety of works, including compositions and reports
(ELA-5-M4)
- Grade 6
26.
Capitalize names of companies, buildings, monuments, and geographical names
(ELA-3-M2)
27.
Write paragraphs and compositions following standard English structure and usage, including:
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possessive forms of singular and plural nouns and pronouns
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regular and irregular verb tenses
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homophones
(ELA-3-M3)
41.
Locate and select information using organizational features of grade-appropriate resources, including:
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complex reference sources (e.g., almanacs, atlases, newspapers, magazines, brochures, map legends, prefaces, appendices)
·
electronic storage devices (e.g., CD-ROMs, diskettes, software, drives)
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frequently accessed and bookmarked Web addresses
·
organizational features of electronic texts (e.g., bulletin boards, databases, keyword searches, e-mail addresses)
(ELA-5-M1)
46.
Use word processing and/or other technology to draft, revise, and publish a variety of works, including compositions and reports and business letters
(ELA-5-M4)
- Grade 7
23.
Use standard English punctuation, including:
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commas to set off direct quotations, nouns of direct address, and after introductory words or phrases
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semicolons or colons to separate independent clauses
(ELA-3-M2)
24.
Write paragraphs and compositions following standard English structure and usage, including:
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varied sentence structures, including complex sentences
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antecedents that agree with pronouns in number, person, and gender
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sentences without double negatives
(ELA-3-M3)
39.
Locate and select information using organizational features of grade-appropriate resources, including:
·
complex reference sources (e.g., almanacs, atlases, newspapers, magazines, brochures, map legends, prefaces, appendices)
·
electronic storage devices (e.g., CD-ROMs, diskettes, software, drives)
·
frequently accessed and bookmarked Web addresses
·
features of electronic texts (e.g., hyperlinks, cross-referencing, Web resources, including online sources and remote sites)
(ELA-5-M1)
44.
Use word processing and/or other technology to draft, revise, and publish a variety of works, including reports and research documents
(ELA-5-M4)
- Grade 8
23.
Use standard English capitalization and punctuation consistently
(ELA-3-M2)
39.
Locate and select information using organizational features of grade-appropriate resources, including:
·
complex reference sources (e.g., almanacs, atlases, newspapers, magazines, brochures, map legends, prefaces, appendices)
·
electronic storage devices (e.g., CD-ROMs, diskettes, software, drives)
·
frequently accessed and bookmarked Web addresses
·
organizational features of electronic information (e.g., Web resources including online sources and remote sites)
(ELA-5-M1)
