Standard(s):
[ELA2015] (6) 22 : 22 ) Write informative or explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. [W.6.2]
a. Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison or contrast, and cause and effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. [W.6.2a]
b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. [W.6.2b]
c. Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. [W.6.2c]
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. [W.6.2d]
e. Establish and maintain a formal style. [W.6.2e]
f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the information or explanation presented. [W.6.2f]
[ELA2015] (6) 37 : 37 ) Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. [L.6.1]
a. Demonstrate knowledge of subject-verb agreement when interrupted by a prepositional phrase, with inverted word order, and with indefinite pronouns as subjects. (Alabama)
b. Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive). [L.6.1a]
c. Use intensive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves). [L.6.1b]
d. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.* [L.6.1c]
e. Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).* [L.6.1d]
f. Recognize variations from Standard English in their own and others' writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language.* [L.6.1e]
[ELA2015] (7) 21 : 21 ) Write informative or explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. [W.7.2]
a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison or contrast, and cause and effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. [W.7.2a]
b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. [W.7.2b]
c. Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. [W.7.2c]
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. [W.7.2d]
e. Establish and maintain a formal style. [W.7.2e]
f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. [W.7.2f]
[ELA2015] (7) 36 : 36 ) Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. [L.7.1]
a. Demonstrate knowledge of subject-verb agreement when interrupted by a prepositional phrase, with inverted word order, with indefinite pronouns as subjects, compound subjects joined by correlative and coordinating conjunctions, and collective nouns when verb form depends on the rest of the sentence. (Alabama)
b. Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences. [L.7.1a]
c. Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas. [L.7.1b]
d. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers.* [L.7.1c]
[ELA2015] (8) 21 : 21 ) Write informative or explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. [W.8.2]
a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics
(e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. [W.8.2a]
b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. [W.8.2b]
c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. [W.8.2c]
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. [W.8.2d]
e. Establish and maintain a formal style. [W.8.2e]
f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. [W.8.2f]
[ELA2015] (8) 36 : 36 ) Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. [L.8.1]
a. Apply rules of subject-verb agreement when interrupted by a prepositional phrase, with inverted word order, with indefinite pronouns as subjects, compound subjects joined by correlative and coordinating conjunctions, and collective nouns when verb form depends on the rest of the sentence. (Alabama)
b. Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences. [L.8.1a]
c. Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice. [L.8.1b]
d. Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood. [L.8.1c]
e. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood.* [L.8.1d]