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title: "1.L.GC.1: Grammar and Mechanics Conventions (Georgia English Language Arts standard)"
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# 1.L.GC.1: Grammar and Mechanics Conventions

Learn and apply conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics to aid the comprehension of texts and to communicate clearly in written and spoken language.

- Subject: English Language Arts
- Appears in: Grade 1, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/ela/grade-1.md

## Expectations

- **1.L.GC.1.5**: Form regular plural nouns by adding -s or -es. (Master)
- **1.L.GC.1.6**: Form and use verbs by adding -ing, -ed, or -s. (Master)
- **1.L.GC.1.7**: Use action verbs. (Master)
- **1.L.GC.1.8**: Use adjectives and adverbs. (Continue)
- **1.L.GC.1.9**: Use common and proper nouns. (Continue)
- **1.L.GC.1.10**: Form and use the simple verb tenses. (Continue)
- **1.L.GC.1.11**: Use determiners (articles, possessive determiners, demonstrative adjectives). (Continue)
- **1.L.GC.1.12**: Capitalize proper nouns. (Continue)
- **1.L.GC.1.13**: Use periods, exclamation marks, and question marks at the end of sentences. (Continue)
- **1.L.GC.1.14**: Form plural nouns by changing -y to -ies. (Introduce)
- **1.L.GC.1.15**: Use personal pronouns (subject, object, and possessive). (Introduce)
- **1.L.GC.1.16**: Use frequently occurring prepositions. (Introduce)
- **1.L.GC.1.17**: Use commas to separate items in a series and to format dates, addresses, salutations, and closings. (Introduce)
- **1.L.GC.1.18**: Use apostrophes to form contractions and singular possessive nouns. (Introduce)
- **1.L.GC.1.19**: Form and use irregular plural nouns. (Introduce)
- **1.L.GC.1.20**: Form and use the past tense of irregular verbs. (Introduce)
- **1.L.GC.1.21**: Use coordinating conjunctions to join words, phrases, or clauses. (Introduce)

## Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

## The same standard across grades

- Kindergarten, K.L.GC.1: **Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics** Learn and apply conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics to aid the comprehension of texts and to communicate clearly in written and spoken language. https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/code/K.L.GC.1.md
- **Grade 1, 1.L.GC.1 (this standard)**: **Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics** Learn and apply conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics to aid the comprehension of texts and to communicate clearly in written and spoken language.
- Grade 2, 2.L.GC.1: **Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics** Learn and apply conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics to aid the comprehension of texts and to communicate clearly in written and spoken language. https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/code/2.L.GC.1.md
- Grade 3, 3.L.GC.1: **Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics** Learn and apply conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics to aid the comprehension and analysis of texts and to communicate clearly and precisely in written and spoken language. https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/code/3.L.GC.1.md
- Grade 4, 4.L.GC.1: **Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics** Learn and apply conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics to aid the comprehension and analysis of texts and to communicate clearly and precisely in written and spoken language. https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/code/4.L.GC.1.md
- Grade 5, 5.L.GC.1: **Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics** Learn and apply conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics to aid the comprehension and analysis of texts and to communicate clearly and precisely in written and spoken language. https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/code/5.L.GC.1.md
- Grade 6, 6.L.GC.1: **Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics** Draw from knowledge of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics when analyzing and constructing texts. https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/code/6.L.GC.1.md
- Grade 7, 7.L.GC.1: **Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics** Draw from knowledge of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics when analyzing and constructing texts. https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/code/7.L.GC.1.md
- Grade 8, 8.L.GC.1: **Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics** Draw from knowledge of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics when analyzing and constructing texts. https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/code/8.L.GC.1.md
- Grade 9, 9.L.GC.1: **Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics** Draw from knowledge of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics when analyzing, evaluating, and constructing texts. https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/code/9.L.GC.1.md
- Grade 10, 10.L.GC.1: **Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics** Draw from knowledge of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics when analyzing, evaluating, and constructing texts. https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/code/10.L.GC.1.md
- Grade 11, 11.L.GC.1: **Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics** Draw from knowledge of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics when analyzing, evaluating, and constructing texts. https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/code/11.L.GC.1.md
- Grade 12, 12.L.GC.1: **Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics** Draw from knowledge of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics when analyzing, evaluating, and constructing texts. https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/code/12.L.GC.1.md

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.