Conventions+of+Standard+English


 * L4.3b Use punctuation for effect.**

5th grade:

6th grade:
 * Completed a unit on punctuation as well as introduced/infused aspects of punctuaton in to other lessons and units through direct instruction and practice
 * Cover the following:

7th grade:

8th grade:
 * Punctuation is not addressed through direct instruction as students need to acquire the skills to use punctuation prior. Students are assessed when they use incorrect punctuation in their writing.
 * **Personal Narratives:** Using personal narratives as mentor texts, students learn how author's punctuation to achieve desired effects.