LAC 28:CLXIX.2309. Language

A. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. 1. Apply the understanding that usage is a matter of convention, can change over time, and is sometimes contested; use references to confirm understanding as needed. B. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. 1. Apply appropriate hyphenation conventions. 2. 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. Vary syntax for effect, consulting references for guidance as needed. 2. Apply an understanding of syntax to the study of complex texts when reading. 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, standard usage, and meaning of a word. E. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. 1. Interpret figures of speech including hyperbole and paradox, in context and analyze the 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 level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.