Content Standard: F. Standard English Conventions
Students will write and speak correctly, using conventions of standard written and spoken English.
Common Assessment(s):

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements			Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
1. Edit written work for standard English spelling and usage, evidenced by pieces that show and contain: -no significant errors in the use of nouns, pronouns and adjectives. -few significant errors in the use of adjective forms (e.g., comparative, superlative), adverbial forms, prepositions, and prepositional phrases. -attention to the proper use of conjunctions. -no significant errors in the spelling of common, frequently used words, and attention to the correct spelling of commonly misspelled words and less common words. -no significant errors in the common conventions of capitalization (e.g., proper nouns, names, titles) and attention to the less common capitalization conventions (e.g., capitalizing the names of nationalities). -no significant errors in the use of ending punctuation marks, few significant errors in the common uses of commas, and attention to the proper use of the colon, semicolon, hyphen, dash, apostrophe, and quotation marks. -attention to the correct use of commonly confused terms (e.g., affect and effect). -attention to the proper use of italics, marginal notes, and footnotes.	Students will be able to identify and apply standard English conventions to writing pieces including all elements listed in the performance indicator. Sitton spelling 800+ (grades 7/8)			.	.	.
2. Demonstrate command of the conventions necessary to make an informal speech or presentation, effectively engaging peers and fielding responses.	Students will be able to use appropriate conventions in an informal setting.			.	.	.