LAC 28:CLXIX.2109. Language

A. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. 1. Use parallel structure. 2. Use various types of phrases to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing or presentations. B. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. 1. Use a semicolon with or without a conjunctive adverb to link two or more closely related independent clauses. 2. Use a colon to introduce a list, quotation, example, or elaboration. 3. Spell correctly, consulting references as needed. C. Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. 1. Compose and edit work to conform to the guidelines in a style manual appropriate for the discipline and writing type. 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. Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speech. 3. Consult various reference materials to determine or verify the pronunciation, part of speech, etymology, and meaning of a word. E. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. 1. Interpret figures of speech, including euphemism and oxymoron, in context and analyze their role in the text. 2. Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations. F. Acquire and accurately use general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college- and career-readiness (CCR) level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.