CC.9-10.L.1 Conventions of Standard English: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

CC.9-10.L.1.a Conventions of Standard English: Use parallel structure.*

CC.9-10.L.1.b Conventions of Standard English: Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add varie

CC.9-10.L.2 Conventions of Standard English: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

CC.9-10.L.2.a Conventions of Standard English: Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely related independent clauses.

CC.9-10.L.2.b Conventions of Standard English: Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation.

CC.9-10.L.2.c Conventions of Standard English: Spell correctly.

CC.9-10.L.3 Knowledge of Language: Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.

CC.9-10.L.3.a Knowledge of Language: Write and edit work so that it conforms to the guidelines in a style manual (e.g., MLA Handbook, Turabian’s Manual for Writers) appropriate for the discipline and writing type.