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S.02 – Thread Standards Map for Using Standard English Capitalization, Punctuation, & Spelling Conventions

This is a standards map for the concept of using standard english capitalization, punctuation, and spelling conventions. It is specific to Standard 2 of the Conventions of Standard English Anchor in the Language standards of the CCSS ELA standards.

Standards

  1. Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts > G.K > L > A.1 > S.2

    Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

    1. Capitalize the first word in a sentence and the pronoun I.
    2. Recognize and name end punctuation.
    3. Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds (phonemes).
    4. Spell simple words phonetically, drawing on knowledge of sound-letter relationships.
    Content Skills Learning Targets Big Ideas Essential Questions
    Command of Conventions of Standard English
    3 - Demonstrate (command of conventions)
    1 - Capitalize (first word and I [a])
    1 - Recognize (end punctuation [b])
    1 - Name (end punctuation [b])
    1 - Write (letters [c])
    1 - Spell (simple words [d])
    3 - I can demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
    1 - I can capitalize the first word in a sentence and the pronoun I. [a]
    1 - I can recognize end punctuation. [b]
    1 - I can name end punctuation. [b]
    1 - I can write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds. [c]
    1 - I can spell simple words phonetically, drawing on knowledge of sound-letter relationships. [d]
    A. Capitalization is used for beginnings of sentences, proper nouns and key words of titles.
    B. Punctuation separates sentences and ideas and signals type of expression of ideas.
    C. Phonemes each have a distinct sound and meaning.
    D. Spelling words requires understanding of use of vowels and consonants and their sounds.
    A.1 How do I know when to capitalize a word?
    B.1 Why do we use punctuation?
    C.1 How do phonemes help me learn a language?
    D.1 Why are letters classified as vowels or consonants?
  2. Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts > G.1 > L > A.1 > S.2

    Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

    1. Capitalize dates and names of people.
    2. Use end punctuation for sentences.
    3. Use commas in dates and to separate single words in a series.
    4. Use conventional spelling for words with common spelling patterns and for frequently occurring irregular words.
    5. Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions.
    Content Skills Learning Targets Big Ideas Essential Questions
    Command of Conventions of Standard English
    Capitalization [a]
    3 - Demonstrate (command of conventions)
    1 - Capitalize (Dates and names [a])
    3 - Use (End punctuation [b])
    3 - Use (Commas [c])
    3 - Use (Conventional spelling [d])
    1 - Spell (Untaught words phonetically [e])
    3 - I can demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
    1 - I can capitalize dates and names of people. [a]
    3 - I can use end punctuation for sentences. [b]
    3 - I can use commas in dates and to separate single words in a series. [c]
    3 - I can use conventional spelling for words with common spelling patterns and for frequently occurring irregular words. [d]
    1 - I can spell untaught words phonetically drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions. [e]
    A. Proper nouns (dates, names, titles) and first words of sentences and quotations are capitalized.
    B. Comma, colon and semi-colon rules are complex, but end mark rules are easier to follow.
    C. Commas set of days and years and separate items of a series.
    D. Knowing regular spelling rules helps, but some irregular spelling always exists.
    . Exposure, study and use builds vocabulary; phonics and spelling rules help in decoding and spelling.
    A.1 When should words be capitalized?
    B.1 How are sentences endings punctuated in English?
    C.1 How are commas used?
    D.1 How can unknown words be spelled?
    E.1 How does spelling class help?
  3. Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts > G.2 > L > A.1 > S.2

    Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

    1. Capitalize holidays, product names, and geographic names.
    2. Use commas in greetings and closings of letters.
    3. Use an apostrophe to form contractions and frequently occurring possessives.
    4. Generalize learned spelling patterns when writing words (e.g., cage → badge; boy → boil).
    5. Consult reference materials, including beginning dictionaries, as needed to check and correct spellings.
    Content Skills Learning Targets Big Ideas Essential Questions
    Command of Conventions of Standard English
    3 - Demonstrate (Command of conventions)
    1 - Capitalize (Holidays, product names, geographic names [a])
    3 - Use (Commas [b])
    3 - Use (Apostrophes [c])
    4 - Generalize (spelling patterns [d])
    1 - Consult (reference materials [e])
    3 - I can demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
    1 - I can capitalize holidays, product names, and geographic names. [a]
    3 - I can use commas in greetings and closings of letters. [b]
    3 - I can use an apostrophe to form contractions and frequently occurring possessives. [c]
    4 - I can generalize learned spelling patterns when writing words. [d]
    1 - I can consult reference materials, including beginning dictionaries, as needed to check and correct spellings. [e]
    A. Holidays, product names and geographic names are generally capitalized.
    B. Letters have greetings and closings set off with commas.
    C. Apostrophes are used in contractions and possessives.
    D. Learning spelling patterns helps as does reading.
    E. Applying rules and searching reference materials can help in verifying correct spelling.
    A.1 How do I recognize names of holidays, products and geographic locations?
    B.1 How do I know where letters start and end?
    C.1 Why do I use apostrophes?
    D.1 How do I become a better speller in English?
    E.1 How do I find correct spelling of words?
  4. Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts > G.3 > L > A.1 > S.2

    Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

    1. Capitalize appropriate words in titles.
    2. Use commas in addresses.
    3. Use commas and quotation marks in dialogue.
    4. Form and use possessives.
    5. Use conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words and for adding suffixes to base words (e.g., sitting, smiled, cries, happiness).
    6. Use spelling patterns and generalizations (e.g., word families, position-based spellings, syllable patterns, ending rules, meaningful word parts) in writing words.
    7. Consult reference materials, including beginning dictionaries, as needed to check and correct spellings.
    Content Skills Learning Targets Big Ideas Essential Questions
    Command of Conventions of Standard English
    Capitalization [a]
    3 - Demonstrate (Command of conventions)
    1 - Capitalize (Appropriate title words [a])
    3 - Use (Commas in addresses [b])
    3 - Use (Commas, quotation marks in dialogue [c])
    6 - Form (Possessives [d])
    3 - Use (Possessives [e])
    3 - Use (Conventional spelling [e])
    3 - Use (Spelling patterns and generalizations [f])
    1 - Consult (Reference materials [g])
    3 - I can demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
    1 - I can capitalize appropriate words in titles. [a]
    3 - I can use commas in addresses [b]
    3 - I can use commas and quotation marks in dialogue. [c]
    3 - I can form possessives. [d]
    6 - I can use possessives. [d]
    3 - I can use conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words and for adding suffixes to base words. [e]
    3 - I can use spelling patterns and generalizations in writing words. [f]
    1 - I can consult reference materials, including beginning dictionaries, as needed to check and correct spellings. [g]
    A. Spelling can be checked by considering patterns and by consulting references.
    B. Standard English uses capitalization and punctuation to give special meaning or emphasis for some words and phrases.
    C. Commas set off the parts of an address.
    D. Reference materials assist those wishing to properly use the English language.
    E. Word suffixes are often added in similar ways.
    F. By understanding generalizations and patterns, I can use new words.
    G. Apply general rules to check dictionaries or references for correct spelling.
    A.1 How do I check for correct spelling?
    B.1 Why are capitalization and punctuation essential in English writing?
    C.1 Why might there be commas in addresses?
    D.1 Why are reference materials needed?
    E.1 How do spelling rules help me learn new words.
    F.1 How can I write words I've never seen before?
    G.1 How are dictionaries and references useful?
  5. Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts > G.4 > L > A.1 > S.2

    Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

    1. Use correct capitalization.
    2. Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text.
    3. Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.
    4. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.
    Content Skills Learning Targets Big Ideas Essential Questions
    Command of Conventions of Standard English
    3 - Demonstrate (Command of conventions)
    3 - Use (Capitalization [a])
    3 - Use (Commas, quotation marks [b])
    3 - Use (Comma before coordinating conjunction [c])
    1 - Spell (Grade-appropriate words [d])
    3 - I can demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
    3 - I can use correct capitalization. [a]
    3 - I can use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text. [b]
    3 - I can use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence. [c]
    1 - I can spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [d]
    A. Commas indicate quotations and precede coordinating conjunctions.
    B. Capitalization is used for first words of sentences and titles, proper nouns; rules and uses must be practiced.
    C. Spelling improves with practice, reading, rule learning and memorization of frequently confused words.
    D. Mastery of spelling takes time and practice and adults also use references to check spelling.
    A.1 Why are commas used in sentences without series?
    B.1 How do I know when to capitalize?
    C.1 How do I improve at spelling?
    D.1 How long before I don't have check spelling?
  6. Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts > G.5 > L > A.1 > S.2

    Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

    1. Use punctuation to separate items in a series.*
    2. Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence.
    3. Use a comma to set off the words yes and no (e.g., Yes, thank you), to set off a tag question from the rest of the sentence (e.g., It’s true, isn’t it?), and to indicate direct address (e.g., Is that you, Steve?).
    4. Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles of works.
    5. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.
    Content Skills Learning Targets Big Ideas Essential Questions
    Command of Conventions of Standard English
    Punctuation
    3 - Demonstrate (Command of conventions)
    3 - Use (Punctuation to separate series [a])
    3 - Use (Commas as introductory offset [b])
    3 - Use (Commas with tags and as yes,no offsets [c])
    3 - Use (Underlining, italics, quotations marks for titles [d])
    1 - Spell (Grade-appropriate words [e])
    3 - I can demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
    3 - I can use punctuation to separate items in a series. [a]
    3 - I can use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence. [b]
    3 - I can use a comma to set off the words yes and no. [c]
    3 - I can use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles of works. [d]
    1 - I can spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [e]
    A. Commas have multiple uses including series and introductory separation, tag questions and direct address.
    B. Italics, underlines and quotation marks are used for specific title types;
    C. Other punctuation is used for end marks and separation of series.
    D. Misspelling can confuse since words are intended to communicate precise meaning.
    E. Using references is a lifetime skill for spellchecking in English.
    A.1 How are commas used?
    B.1 How are italics, underlines and quotation marks used?
    C.1 How are other punctuation marks used?
    D.1 Why might spelling get in the way of meaning?
    E.1 How long before I don't have check spelling?
  7. Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts > G.6 > L > A.1 > S.2

    Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

    1. Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements.
    2. Spell correctly.
    Content Skills Learning Targets Big Ideas Essential Questions
    Command of Conventions of Standard English
    3 - Demonstrate (Command of conventions)
    3 - Use (Punctuation [a])
    1 - Spell (Correctly [b])
    3 - I can demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
    3 - I can use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements. [a]
    1 - I can spell correctly. [b]
    A. Capitalization, punctuation, and spelling are conventions used when writing using standard English.
    B. Punctuation can offset nonrestrictive or parenthetical elements.
    C. Commas offset nonessential words, phrases and clauses that interrupt without changing essential meaning.
    D. Correct spelling is learned by reading, attention to rules and recall of rule-breaking words; spell checkers are essential for some writers.
    A.1 What are the capitalization conventions for the English language?
    B.1 How do I offset certain types of information.
    C.1 What are the punctuation conventions for the English language?
    D.1 What are strategies for assuring that one uses correct spelling when writing?
  8. Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts > G.7 > L > A.1 > S.2

    Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

    1. Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives (e.g., It was a fascinating, enjoyable movie but not He wore an old[,] green shirt).
    2. Spell correctly.
    Content Skills Learning Targets Big Ideas Essential Questions
    Command of Conventions of Standard English
    3 - Demonstrate (Command of conventions)
    3 - Use (Commas [a])
    1 - Spell (Correctly [b])
    3 - I can demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
    3 - I can use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives. [a]
    1 - I can spell correctly. [b]
    A. Command of English conventions is demonstrated in correct capitalization, punctuation and spelling.
    B. Commas are not used to set off essential elements, such as relative clauses.
    A.1 How do I demonstrate command conventions of of English?
    B.1 Why might I avoid commas?
  9. Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts > G.8 > L > A.1 > S.2

    Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

    1. Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break.
    2. Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission.
    3. Spell correctly.
    Content Skills Learning Targets Big Ideas Essential Questions
    Command of Conventions of Standard English
    3 - Demonstrate (Command of conventions)
    3 - Use (Punctuation [a])
    3 - Use (ellipsis [b])
    1 - Spell (correctly [c])
    3 - I can demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
    3 - I can use punctuation to indicate a pause or break. [a]
    3 - I can use an ellipsis to indicate an omission. [b]
    1 - I can spell correctly. [c]
    A. Commas are used to show pause or break; ellipses indicate omission.
    B. Misspelling can confuse since words are intended to communicate precise meaning.
    A.1 How are commas and ellipses used?
    B.1 Why might spelling get in the way of meaning?
  10. Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts > G.9-10 > L > A.1 > S.2

    Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

    1. Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely related independent clauses.
    2. Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation.
    3. Spell correctly.
    Content Skills Learning Targets Big Ideas Essential Questions
    Command of Conventions of Standard English
    Colon [b]
    3 - Demonstrate (Command of conventions)
    3 - Use (Semicolon [a])
    3 - Use (Colon [b])
    1 - Spell (Correctly [c])
    3 - I can demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
    3 - I can use a semicolon to link two or more closely related independent clauses. [a]
    3 - I can use a colon to introduce a list or quotation. [b]
    1 - I can spell correctly. [c]
    A. Writing requires correct use of semicolons for linking, colons for introduction of lists or quotes and correct spelling.
    B. Semicolons link closely related independent clauses.
    C. Colons signal lists and quotations.
    D. Brushing up on rules, reading quality text and consulting references will help correct spelling mistakes.
    A.1 How can I use conventions of standard English to write more correctly?
    B.1 How do semicolons function?
    C.1 Why do I use colons?
    D.1 How can I expose myself to correct spelling?
  11. Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts > G.11-12 > L > A.1 > S.2

    Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

    1. Observe hyphenation conventions.
    2. Spell correctly.
    Content Skills Learning Targets Big Ideas Essential Questions
    3 - Demonstrate (Command of conventions)
    1 - Observe (Hyphenation conventions [a])
    1 - Spell (Correctly [b])
    3 - I can demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
    1 - I can observe hyphenation conventions. [a]
    1 - I can spell correctly. [b]
    A. Correct capitalization, punctuation, spelling and hyphenating demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English.
    B. English requires correct spelling for correct transmission of meaning and ideas.
    C. Hyphens are used for joining compound modifiers, syllabification and spelling, object-verbal noun compounds and to represent hidden letters.
    A.1 How is command of English demonstrated at twelfth grade?
    B.1 Why is spelling important?
    C.1 How varied is hyphen use?

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