Common Core: Language
8.L.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
October 1, 20188.L.1a
Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences.
October 1, 20188.L.1c
Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood.
October 1, 20188.L.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
October 1, 20187.L.4c
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 or its part of speech.
October 1, 20187.L.4d
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).
October 1, 20187.L.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
October 1, 2018