ENG1.ELAR.9.D

Edit drafts using standard English conventions, including:: (i) A variety of complete, controlled sentences and avoidance of unintentional splices, run-ons, and fragments. (ii) Consistent, appropriate use of verb tense and active and passive voice. (iii) Pronoun-antecedent agreement. (iv) Correct capitalization. (v) Punctuation, including commas, semicolons, colons, and dashes to set off phrases and clauses as appropriate. (vi) Correct spelling.

English I · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

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Vocabulary
draftsstandard English conventionssentencessplicesrun-onsfragmentsverb tenseactive voicepassive voicepronoun-antecedent agreementcapitalizationpunctuationcommassemicolonscolonsdashesphrasesclausesspelling
Skills
  • edit (drafts using standard English conventions) #dok2
  • identify (types of sentence errors such as splices, run-ons, and fragments) #dok1
  • correct (punctuation errors using commas, semicolons, colons, and dashes) #dok2
  • revise (pronoun-antecedent agreement errors) #dok2
  • apply (consistent and appropriate verb tense and voice) #dok2
  • improve (sentence effectiveness with appropriate structure and style) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify errors in sentence structure such as splices, run-ons, or fragments. #dok1
  • I can identify incorrect use of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling in drafts. #dok1
  • I can edit drafts by correcting punctuation using commas, semicolons, colons, and dashes. #dok2
  • I can revise sentences to ensure pronoun-antecedent agreement. #dok2
  • I can apply correct and consistent verb tense, active or passive voice as appropriate. #dok2
  • I can improve clarity and effectiveness in my drafts by editing for grammar and usage. #dok3
  • I can edit drafts to improve style, diction, and sentence structure. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Strong writing requires careful editing for standard English conventions to enhance clarity and effectiveness.
  • Different aspects of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure work together to communicate ideas precisely.
Essential Questions
  • Why is it important to edit drafts for standard English conventions?
  • How can different types of sentence errors affect the clarity of your writing?
  • What strategies can you use to ensure correct punctuation and grammar in your drafts?
  • How does proper sentence structure support effective communication?
  • In what ways does revising for grammar and usage improve your overall writing?