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Conventions of Standard English.
- 6th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Language
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
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Conventions of Standard English.
- 6th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Language
Recognize variations from standard English in their own and others' writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional…
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Conventions of Standard English.
- 6th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Language
Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).*
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Conventions of Standard English.
- 6th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Language
Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.*
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Conventions of Standard English.
- 6th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Language
Use intensive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves).
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Conventions of Standard English.
- 6th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Language
Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive).
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Conventions of Standard English.
- 6th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Language
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
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Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas.
- 6th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Speaking and Listening
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 6 Language standards 1 and 3…
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Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas.
- 6th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Speaking and Listening
Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information.
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Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas.
- 6th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Speaking and Listening
Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriat…
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Comprehension and Collaboration.
- 6th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Speaking and Listening
Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.
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Comprehension and Collaboration.
- 6th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Speaking and Listening
Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue…
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Comprehension and Collaboration.
- 6th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Speaking and Listening
Review the key ideas expressed and demonstrate understanding of multiple perspectives through reflection and paraphrasing.
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Comprehension and Collaboration.
- 6th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Speaking and Listening
Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion.