6th Grade ELA Targeted Standards (L) Language Strand Cluster: Conventions of Standard English
ELA-06.L.02 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
a. Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements.
b. Spell correctly.
Student Learning Targets
Knowledge Targets
I can identify when to use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to separate information in a sentence.
I can recognize when words are misspelled in my writing.
I can define nonrestrictive elements.
I can define parenthetical elements.
I can determine when to capitalize words (proper nouns, "I", first word in sentence).
Reasoning Targets
I can determine whether to use a comma, parentheses or dash in my writing.
Skills (Performance) Targets
I can demonstrate the correct use of punctuation in my writing.
I can spell correctly in my writing.
I can use capitalization and punctuation correctly.
I can use resources (dictionary, thesaurus) when necessary.
I can use punctuation with nonrestrictive and parenthetical elements.
Product Targets
I can produce written work that demonstrates the command of standard English conventions.
Proficiency Scale:
Score
6.L.02 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Sample Activity
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, the student consistently demonstrates a mature application of spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
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3.5
In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates a mature application of spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
3.0
“The Standard.”
The student:
can spell 6th grade level words correctly when writing.
can demonstrate correct capitalization when writing.
can demonstrate correct use of punctuation (commas, parentheses, and dashes) when writing.
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
See writer’s notebooks, formal writing assignments, and DOL.
Level Up resources from Holt textbook.
Demonstration in final written projects
2.5
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2.0
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as the student:
recognizes or recalls specific terminology, such as:
commas, parentheses, dashes
performs basic processes, such as:
identify commas, parenthesis, and dashes that set off non-restrictive/parenthetical elements
identify misspelled words
However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes.
-Practice worksheets
1.5
The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content).
1.0
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
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0.5
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
Resources:
Websites
When searching for help, google "capitalization, spelling, and punctuation"