7L-Conventions+of+Standard+English

L.7.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. a. Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences. b. Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas. c. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers.* L.7.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives (e.g., //It was a fascinating, enjoyable movie// but not //He wore an old[,] green shirt//). b. Spell correctly. || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Anchor Standard/Mathematical Practice(s)**=== 1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. 2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Learning Target/Task Analysis:**===
 * ===**Common Core Standards**===
 * ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Information Technology Standard**=== || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Revised Bloom's Level of thinking**=== ||
 * Standard L.7.1**
 * **Show an understanding of language and how it is essential for effective communication.**
 * Standard L.7.2**
 * Show understanding of how grammatical conventions and usage effectively communicate meaning to the reader or listener.
 * Explain the purpose of phrases or clauses in a given sentence, select and use the appropriate type of sentence (simple, compound, complex, compound-complex) to express a thought, or insert phrases or clauses into a sentence in a way that is grammatically correct.
 * Manipulate sentences from a peice of their own writing, repositioning phrases or clauses to determine which placement best express their thoughts.
 * Know the use of standard conventions is part of communicating effectively.

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**I can...**

 * **I can write grammatically correct sentences.**
 * **I can explain the purpose of clauses and phrases within my sentences.**
 * **I can punctuate my sentences appropriately, and spell correctly.**

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Essential Vocabulary:**

 * **grammar**
 * **punctuation**
 * **phrases**
 * **clauses**

===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Instructional Resources**=== While reading // The Dark Is Rising // by Susan Cooper, take notes in your journal about Will’s search for his destiny. Is his search organized or random? Choose a position and defend your answer in a well-developed paper that includes an engaging opening statement of your position, at least three clear reasons for your position and relevant evidence cited from the text. Edit your writing for the grammar conventions studied so far this year. After your teacher reviews your essay, post it to the class blog and ask your classmates to find weaknesses in your argument and help strengthen your position __The Dark is Rising,__ Susan Cooper

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