LAC 28:CLXIX.1111
LAC 28:CLXIX.1111. Language
Cite as La. Admin. Code tit. 28, pt. CLXIX, § 1111
A. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
1. Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs.
2. Use the progressive verb tenses.
3. Use modal auxiliary verbs to convey various conditions.
4. Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns.
5. Use prepositional phrases.
6. Use complete sentences, avoiding the use of fragments and run-ons.
7. Use frequently confused words correctly (e.g., to, too, two; there, their).
B. 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.
C. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
1. Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.
2. Choose punctuation for effect.
3. Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English and situations where informal discourse is appropriate.
D. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade-level texts and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
1. Use context to determine the meaning of a word or phrase.
2. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots to determine the meaning of a word.
3. Consult reference materials, both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.
E. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
1. Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors in context.
2. Identify and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.
3. Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms).
F. Acquire and accurately use grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being and relate to a particular topic