6.ELAR.10.D
Edit drafts using standard English conventions, including:: (i) Complete complex sentences with subject-verb agreement and avoidance of splices, run-ons, and fragments. (ii) Consistent, appropriate use of verb tenses. (iii) Conjunctive adverbs. (iv) Prepositions and prepositional phrases and their influence on subject-verb agreement. (v) Pronouns, including relative. (vi) Subordinating conjunctions to form complex sentences and correlative conjunctions such as either/or and neither/nor. (vii) Capitalization of proper nouns, including abbreviations, initials, acronyms, and organizations. (viii) Punctuation marks, including commas in complex sentences, transitions, and introductory elements. (ix) Correct spelling, including commonly confused terms such as its/it's, affect/effect, there/their/they're, and to/two/too.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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Skills
- edit (drafts for standard English conventions) #dok2
- identify (errors in sentence structure such as splices, run-ons, and fragments) #dok1
- correct (subject-verb agreement and verb tense usage) #dok2
- apply (punctuation marks including commas in complex sentences, transitions, and introductions) #dok2
- distinguish (commonly confused terms such as its/it's, affect/effect, there/their/they're, and to/two/too) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify errors in a draft, including splices, run-ons, and fragments. #dok1
- I can recognize correct subject-verb agreement in sentences. #dok1
- I can recall spelling of commonly confused terms such as its/it's or affect/effect. #dok1
- I can edit drafts to follow standard English conventions for grammar, punctuation, and spelling. #dok2
- I can correct inappropriate use of verb tenses in a written draft. #dok2
- I can use proper punctuation marks, including commas in complex sentences, transitions, and introductory elements. #dok2
- I can distinguish and apply proper use of commonly confused terms within my writing. #dok2
- I can improve sentence variety by applying complex sentences with subordinating and correlative conjunctions. #dok3
- I can edit my writing to ensure consistent and appropriate language conventions throughout an extended piece. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Effective communication in writing depends on using standard English conventions accurately.
- Editing drafts for grammar, punctuation, and spelling helps ensure clarity and professionalism in writing.
Essential Questions
- Why is it important to follow standard English conventions when writing?
- How do proofreading and editing improve the clarity of a text?
- What strategies can help you identify and correct common errors in your writing?
- How does attention to spelling, punctuation, and grammar affect how your message is received by your audience?
- In what ways can varied sentence structure strengthen your writing?