Standard Knowledge Reasoning Performance Skill Product
L. 1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. a. Use parallel structure b. 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.
Define and identify parallel structure
I can define and identify parallel structure. This means I can recognize that the sentence has more than one part, and that the parts are similar in grammatical structure.
Recognize various types of phrases:
● noun
● verb
● adjectival
● adverbial
● participial
● prepositional
● absolute
I can identify various types of phrases and recognize what part of speech they serve in a sentence.
Identify types of clauses:
● Independent, dependent
● noun, relative, adverbial
I can identify an independent and dependent clause and how it functions in a sentence.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard
English grammar and usage when writing.
I can write using standard
English.
Incorporate parallel structure.
I can write using parallel structure.
Use various phrases and clauses to:
● add variety and interest to writing
● convey specific meaning s in writing
I can use phrases and clauses correctly to add variety and convey meanings in writing.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when speaking.
I can speak using standard English.
Use parallel structure.
I can speak using parallel structure.
Uses various phrases and clauses to:
● add variety and interest to presentati ons
● convey specific meanings in presentati ons.
I can use phrases and clauses correctly to add variety and convey meaning when speaking.
L. 2: Demonstrate Apply correct

command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
a. Use a semicolon
(and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely related independent clauses.
b. Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation.
c. Spell correctly. capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing
I can capitalize, punctuate, and spell correctly when I write.
Know rules for semicolon use
I can use semicolons correctly.
Use a semicolon to link two or more closely related independent clauses
I can use a semicolon to link two or more closely related independent clauses.
Use a conjunctive adverb to link two or more closely related independent clauses
I can use a conjunctive adverb correctly. This means I can express relationships between independent clauses with words such as however, accordingly, therefore, etc.
Know rules for colon use
I can use a colon correctly.
Use a colon to introduce a

list/quotation
I can use a colon to introduce a list/quotation.
Recall and apply spelling rules
I can spell.
Identify and correct misspelled words
I can identify and correct misspelled words.
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. a. Write and edit work so that it conforms to the guidelines in a style manual (e.g.,
MLA handbook,
Turabian’s Manual for Writers) appropriate for the discipline and writing type.
Understand how language functions in different context
I can understand how words function in different ways for different types of writing and speaking.
Identify and understand various guidelines in style manuals.
I can use a style manual to choose appropriate language for specific types of writing and speaking.
Recognize that the style of a written work should be appropriate to the discipline and writing type
Apply knowledge of language to:
*understand how language functions differently in different context
*to make effective choices for meaning or style
*to comprehend more fully when reading or writing
I can read , write and speak understanding that different words and style are appropriate for different texts.
Write and edit work according to style manual guidelines, appropriate for

I understand that there are different styles appropriate for different forms of writing and speaking. the discipline and writing type
I can use a style manual to write and edit work.
L. 4:
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases based on grades
9-10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
● Use context
(eg. the overall meaning of the sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
● Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speech (eg. analyze, analysis, analalytical;
Identify words and phrases with multiple meanings
I can identify multiple meanings of a word or phrase.
Recognize patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speech
(eg. analyze, analysis, analytical; advocate, advocacy)
I can recognize how as the form of a word changes, the part of speech changes.
Consult general and specialized reference materials
(print and digital) to find: word pronunciation meaning, part of speech, etymology
I can use print and digital reference materials. meaning of unknown or multiple meaning words and phrases.
I can determine the meaning of unknown or multiple meaning words and phrases.
Choose flexibly from a range of vocabulary strategies to determine or clarify the meaning of a unknown or
Apply context clues (eg. the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a phrase
I can use context clues to identify the meaning of a word or phrase.
Determine or clarify the

advocate, advocacy).
● Consult general and specialized reference materials
(eg. dictionaries, glossaries, thesauri), both print and digital, to find the pronunciati on of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning, its part of speech, or its etymology.
● Verify the preliminary determinati on of the meaning of a word or phrase (eg. by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).
L. 5: Demonstrate understanding of
multiple meaning word or phrase.
I can use strategies to determine or clarify the meaning of unknown words or phrases.
Verify preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase ( eg. by checking inferred meaning in context or a dictionary)
I can use a dictionary or context clues to verify the meaning of a word.
Use word patterns that indicate different meanings or parts of speech
(eg. analyze, analysis, analytical, advocate and advocacy)
I can change the form of a word to change the part of speech of a word.

figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g. euphemism, oxymoron) in context and analyze their role in the text.
Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.
I can recognize and understand the meaning of figurative language (e.g. euphemism, oxymoron)
I can recognize and understand how words are related to further the author’s purpose
I can recognize and understand slight changes and differences in word meanings
I can interpret the role of figurative language
(metaphor, simile, oxymoron) in the text
I can analyze the use and purpose of figurative language in the text.
I can analyze word differences.
I can compare and contrast words with different but similar meanings
L. 6.
Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain specific
Identify academic and domain specific words and phrases sufficient for:
● reading
● writing
Make meaning and accurately use words and phrases important to the comprehension
Use general and domain- specific words and phrases at the college and career readiness

words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
● speaking and listening
Recognize and gather words and phrases important to comprehension or expression
I can identify words and phrases to aid in comprehension
Identify appropriate resources to aid in gathering vocabulary knowledge
I can use appropriate resources to help find the meanings of word of academic and domain-specific words through:
● reading
● writing
● speaking and listening
Acquire and use appropriate contextual clues when demonstrating independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge
I can find and use context clues on my own to help with vocabulary knowledge
Select appropriate resources to aid in gathering vocabulary knowledge
I can pick the proper resource to help with vocabulary knowledge level sufficient for:
● reading
● writing
● speaking and listening
Use appropriate contextual clues when demonstrating independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge by:
● contextual clues
● references and resources
I can use context clues and reference materials on my own to help with vocabulary knowledge