7th Grade ELA Targeted Standards (L) Language Strand Cluster: Conventions of Standard English
ELA-07.L.02 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Student Learning Targets for Grade 7 ELA:
Knowledge Targets
I know the function of each punctuation mark.
I can recall when to use capitalization.
I can identify misspelled words.
Reasoning Targets
I can evaluate for correct use of punctuation.
Skills (Performance) Targets
I can demonstrate understanding of punctuation rules.
I can demonstrate the correct use of capitalization.
I can use resources to assist in spelling correctly.
Product Targets
I can create a paragraph using appropriate conventions throughout.
I can model grade-appropriate mechanics and usage: i.e., Capitalization: I, proper nouns, and in sentences; Punctuation: end marks, quotation marks in dialogue, commas in all 4 types of sentences and between items in series.
Proficiency Scale
Score
7.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 mature application of spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
3.0
“The Standard.” The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
I can
determine when to capitalize words (e.g., proper nouns, “I," first word in a sentence).
identify misspelled words and use resources to assist me in spelling correctly.
demonstrate understanding of punctuation rules.
Use correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling to write.
Implement resources to assist me in spelling correctly (dictionary, spell check, people).
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 errors in capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
performs basic processes, such as:
using capital letters as needed
using punctuation correctly
using correct spelling
However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes.
Identify errors in capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
Daily Oral Language
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).