LAC 28:XI.9329
LAC 28:XI.9329. Language
Cite as La. Admin. Code tit. 28, pt. XI, § 9329
A. Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs when communicating.
B. Use prepositional phrases when communicating.
C. Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.
D. Use correct capitalization when communicating.
E. Use commas and quotation marks when communicating.
F. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly in writing, consulting references as needed.
G. Choose words and phrases for appropriate effect (e.g., to inform) when communicating.
H. Use context to determine the meaning of unknown or multiple meaning words, or words showing shades of meaning.
I. Use common grade-appropriate roots and affixes as clues to the meaning of a word.
J. Use a glossary, dictionary, or thesaurus to determine the meaning of a word.
K. Identify simple similes in context.
L. Identify simple metaphors in context.
M. Relate words to their opposites (antonyms).
N. Relate words to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms).
O. Identify the meaning of common idioms.
P. Use grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases accurately when communicating.