Students will be able to create parallel structures. use various types of phrases and clauses purposefully.

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1 Grades 9-10 Language Standards : Conventions of Standard English Essential Questions: 1. Why is it important to have command of standard English conventions? 2. How do I determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word or usage? 3. How do words and their use influence language? 4. How does the depth of your vocabulary contribute to your ability to read, write, listen, and speak more effectively? Essential phrase and clause, phrase types (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute), clause types (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial), parallel structure, syntax, conventions, semicolon, conjunctive adverb; dependent (subordinate) clause, colon College and Career Readiness Anchor Standard 1 for Language: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. L 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. explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences. form and use verbs in the active and passive voice. form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood. recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood. phrase and clause phrase types (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, etc.) clause types (independent, dependent, etc.) parallel structure syntax conventions that meaning is constructed through adherence to standard conventions. that the sentence structuring process must be purposeful. that mastering conventions can aide reading comprehension. create parallel structures. use various types of phrases and clauses purposefully.

2 College and Career Readiness Anchor Standard 2 for Language: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. L Demonstrate 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. Grades 9-10 Enduring Understandings know rules of capitalization. know how to use proofreading tools like spellcheck or a dictionary. have visual recognition of punctuation marks. know clauses and phrases. independent clause semicolon conjunctive adverb colon dependent (subordinate) clause that proper conventions must be used to effectively convey meaning. that accurate spelling creates professional writing. that complexity of purpose can require complex structures. use a semicolon to link two or more closely related independent clauses. use a colon to introduce a list or quotation. spell correctly.

3 Grade 9-10 Language Standards : Knowledge of Language Essential Questions: 1. Why is it important to have command of standard English conventions? 2. How do I determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word or usage? 3. How do words and their use influence language? 4. How does the depth of your vocabulary contribute to your ability to read, write, listen, and speak more effectively? Essential citations, works cited page, plagiarism, format, documentation, style manual College and Career Readiness Anchor Standard 3 for Language: 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 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, including cultural 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. use verbs in the active and passive voice and in the conditional and subjunctive mood to achieve particular effects (e.g., emphasizing the actor or action; expressing uncertainty or describing a state contrary to fact). citations works cited page plagiarism format documentation style manual that seeking and using resources is necessary. that language functions in different contexts. that effective choices need to be made to enhance meaning or style. adapt writing type to the discipline s specific style requirements. write following specific guidelines using a resource such as the MLA handbook, etc.

4 Grade 9-10 Language Standards : Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Essential Questions: 1. Why is it important to have command of standard English conventions? 2. How do I determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word or usage? 3. How do words and their use influence language? 4. How does the depth of your vocabulary contribute to your ability to read, write, listen, and speak more effectively? Essential context clues, signal words, connotation, denotation, euphemism, oxymoron, colloquial, idiom, nuance, cultural diversity, etymology, domain and grade-specific vocabulary College and Career Readiness Anchor Standard 4 for Language: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate 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, recognizing the role culture plays in the development of language. a. Use context (e.g., 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 word or phrase. b. Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speech (e.g., analyze, analysis, analytical; advocate, advocacy). c. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning, its part of speech, or its etymology. d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary). have a working knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes. use dictionary, thesaurus, and/or glossary. context clues signal words connotation denotation etymology that they can find the meaning of unfamiliar words by using decoding strategies, context, or word patterns before consulting reference materials. consult appropriate print and digital reference materials. use patterns of word changes correctly. verify and determine the meanings of words.

5 College and Career Readiness Anchor Standard 5 for Language: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, cultural diversity, and nuances in word meanings. a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., euphemism, oxymoron) in context and analyze their role in the text. b. Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations. interpret figures of speech (e.g., verbal irony, puns) in context. use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words. distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., bullheaded, willful, firm, persistent, resolute). recognize the influence time, culture, gender, and social relationships have upon word meaning. euphemism oxymoron colloquial idiom nuance cultural diversity that figurative language can change according to culture. that nuances (subtle distinction or variation) determine context meaning. analyze the effect of figurative language devices on the meaning and purpose of the text. interpret figures of speech and nuance.

6 College and Career Readiness Anchor Standard 6 for Language: Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific 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 Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific 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. acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domainspecific words and phrases. gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. domain and grade-specific vocabulary that general academic and domain-specific words and phrases increase written and oral language skills. that choosing specific words or phrases can aid in comprehension and expression. acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domainspecific words and phrases. demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge using multiple references.