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Language As students progress through the grades levels, they develop more proficiency in understanding the basic conventions of Standard English and use this in both spoken and written products. They not only develop knowledge of the rules of language, punctuation, etc., but they develop an extensive vocabulary becoming skillful in determining the meaning of words and phrases they encounter. The information in this strand is highly integrated with the other strands of English/Language Arts. Middle School 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Conventions Demonstrate command of Demonstrate command of Demonstrate command of conventions of the conventions of the conventions of of Standard the standard English grammar standard English by: standard English grammar English and usage by: ensuring the explaining the functions of and usage by: explaining proper use of pronouns and by using strategies to improve expression in conventional language Demonstrate command of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing phrases and clauses, using compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences; recognizing and correct misplaced and dangling modifiers Demonstrate command of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing the function of verbs; forming and using verbs in the active and passive voices; forming an using verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood; and recognizing and correcting inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood Demonstrate command of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing Knowledge of Language Language Standards Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening by varying sentence patterns and maintaining consistency in style and tone Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening by choosing language that expresses ideas concisely, eliminating redundancy Epping School District Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening by using verbs to achieve particular effects Page 1 of 3 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Determine or clarify the meaning of multi-meaning words and phrases by: using context, using common grade appropriate Greek or Latin roots, consulting reference material, and verifying the preliminary meaning of a word or phrase Determine or clarify the meaning of multi-meaning words and phrases by: using context, using common grade appropriate Greek or Latin roots, consulting reference material, and verifying the preliminary meaning of a word or phrase Determine or clarify the meaning of multi-meaning words and phrases by: using context, using common grade appropriate Greek or Latin roots, consulting reference material, and verifying the preliminary meaning of a word or phrase Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings by: interpreting figures of speech, using the relationship between particular words, and distinguishing between the connotations of words with similar denotations Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings by: interpreting figures of speech, using the relationship between particular words, and distinguishing between the connotations of words with similar denotations Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings by: interpreting figures of speech, using the relationship between particular words, and distinguishing between the connotations of words with similar denotations Acquire and use accurately grade appropriate general academic and domain specific words and phrases Acquire and use accurately grade appropriate general academic and domain specific words and phrases Acquire and use accurately grade appropriate general academic and domain specific words and phrases High School Conventions of Standard English Language Standards Grades 9 and 10 Grades 11 and 12 Demonstrate command of conventions of Standard English Demonstrate command of conventions of Standard English Use parallel structure Understand that usage is a matter of convention and can evolve Use various phrases and clauses to convey meaning and add sentence variety Resolve issues of complex or contested usage, consulting references as needed Demonstrate command of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling in writing Demonstrate command of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling in writing Use a semicolon to link two or more independent clauses Use hyphenation according to usage conventions Epping School District Page 2 of 3 Use a colon to introduce a list Spell correctly Spell correctly Knowledge of Language Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Language Standards Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions, and make effective choices for meaning and style Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions, and make effective choices for meaning and style Write and edit work to conform with appropriate style manual (e.g. MLA, APA, etc.) Vary syntax for effect, and apply understanding of syntax to reading Determine, clarify meaning of words based on grade 9-10 standards selecting flexibly from a range of standards Determine, clarify meaning of words based on grade 11-12 standards selecting flexibly from a range of standards Use context clues to understand meaning of words Use context clues to understand meaning of words Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speech Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speech Consult references to identify pronunciation, part of speech, or entomology Consult references to identify pronunciation, part of speech, entomology or its standard usage Verify inferred meaning of words by consulting references Verify inferred meaning of words by consulting references Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances Interpret figures of speech (e.g., euphemisms, oxymoron) and analyze their role in the text Interpret figures of speech (e.g., hyperbole, paradox) and analyze their role in the text Analyze connotations of words Analyze connotations of words Acquire and accurately use academic and subject specific vocabulary at college and career readiness levels; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary Acquire and accurately use academic and subject specific vocabulary at college and career readiness levels; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary Epping School District Page 3 of 3