CC.11-12.R.H.10 Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity: By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend history/social studies texts in the grades 11–12 text complexity band independently and proficiently.

Language

CC.11-12.L.1 Conventions of Standard English: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

CC.11-12.L.1.a Conventions of Standard English: Apply the understanding that usage is a matter of convention, can change over time, and is sometimes contested.

CC.11-12.L.1.b Conventions of Standard English: Resolve issues of complex or contested usage, consulting references (e.g., Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of English Usage, Garner’s Modern American English) as needed.

CC.11-12.L.2 Conventions of Standard English: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

CC.11-12.L.2.a Conventions of Standard English: Observe hyphenation conventions.

CC.11-12.L.2.b Conventions of Standard English: Spell correctly.

CC.11-12.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.11-12.L.3.a Knowledge of Language: Vary syntax for effect, consulting references (e.g., Tufte’s Artful Sentences) for guidance as needed; apply an understanding of syntax to the study of complex texts when reading.