ENG2.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; August 2020 Update Page 9 §110.C. High School. (iii) Pronoun-antecedent agreement. (iv) Correct capitalization. (v) Punctuation, including commas, semicolons, colons, dashes, and parentheses to set off phrases and clauses as appropriate. (vi) Correct spelling.

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

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Vocabulary
draftsstandard English conventionssentencessplicesrun-onsfragmentsverb tenseactive voicepassive voicepronoun-antecedent agreementcapitalizationpunctuationcommassemicolonscolonsdashesparenthesesphrasesclausesspelling
Skills
  • edit (drafts using standard English conventions) #dok2
  • identify (varieties of sentences and errors such as splices, run-ons, fragments) #dok1
  • correct (errors in verb tense, voice, and pronoun-antecedent agreement) #dok2
  • apply (rules of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling for accuracy) #dok2
  • revise (sentences to avoid grammatical errors and improve clarity) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify complete, controlled sentences and sentence errors, such as splices, run-ons, and fragments. #dok1
  • I can recognize correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling in drafts. #dok1
  • I can edit drafts using standard English conventions, including verb tense, voice, agreement, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. #dok2
  • I can correct errors in verbs and pronoun-antecedent agreement. #dok2
  • I can apply appropriate use of commas, semicolons, colons, dashes, and parentheses to set off phrases and clauses. #dok2
  • I can revise sentences to avoid grammatical errors and improve the effectiveness and clarity of my writing. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Clear and effective writing requires consistent application of standard English conventions.
  • Editing drafts for grammar, punctuation, and usage enhances the clarity and effectiveness of communication.
Essential Questions
  • How do standard English conventions impact the clarity and effectiveness of writing?
  • What strategies can writers use to identify and correct sentence-level errors such as run-ons and fragments?
  • Why is it important to maintain consistency in verb tense, voice, and agreement throughout a draft?
  • How does purposeful punctuation contribute to the meaning and flow of a sentence?
  • What role does editing play in the overall writing process?