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Monday, November 12, 2012

11-12-2012 Pass the Punctuation, Please!


English Language Arts Standards
Grades 6-8
Language: Conventions of Standard English

L.6-8.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
RESOURCES
GRADE 6
Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements.*
Spell correctly.
GRADE 7
Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives (e.g., It was a fascinating, enjoyable moviebut not He wore an old[,] green shirt).
Spell correctly.
GRADE 8
Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break.
Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission.
Spell correctly.

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