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12.L.GC.2Syntax for Sentence Effects

Apply understanding of syntax to comprehend, analyze, evaluate, craft, and reshape sentences to achieve desired effects.

Appears in: English Language Arts, Grade 12

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Expectations

  • 12.L.GC.2.a

    Apply understandings of syntax to comprehend, analyze, and evaluate a wide variety of texts, including evaluating instances of parallel structure. (I)

  • 12.L.GC.2.b

    Compose texts with varied syntax, reshaping sentences for style and effect while maintaining consistency of verb tenses, aspects, and moods. (C)

  • 12.L.GC.2.c

    Maintain consistent use of active or passive voice throughout a text, as determined by the purpose, audience, and discipline. (C)

  • 12.L.GC.2.d

    Expand and enrich ideas and information, incorporating details and descriptions to achieve specific purposes and facilitate engagement. (C)

  • 12.L.GC.2.e

    Use and revise parallel structure across paragraphs or sections to create symmetry and convey a congruence of ideas. (C)

Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

The same standard across grades

  1. Kindergarten · K.L.GC.2

    Syntax Recognize and compose coherent sentences that express complete thoughts.

  2. Grade 1 · 1.L.GC.2

    Syntax Recognize and compose coherent sentences that express complete thoughts.

  3. Grade 2 · 2.L.GC.2

    Syntax Recognize and compose coherent sentences that express complete thoughts.

  4. Grade 3 · 3.L.GC.2

    Syntax Apply understandings of sentence structure to comprehend and compose varied sentences.

  5. Grade 4 · 4.L.GC.2

    Syntax Apply understandings of sentence structure to comprehend and compose varied sentences.

  6. Grade 5 · 5.L.GC.2

    Syntax Apply understandings of sentence structure to comprehend and compose varied sentences.

  7. Grade 6 · 6.L.GC.2

    Syntax Apply understanding of syntax to comprehend, analyze, condense, and combine ideas and information, enhancing clarity, style, and meaning.

  8. Grade 7 · 7.L.GC.2

    Syntax Apply understanding of syntax to comprehend, analyze, condense, and combine ideas and information, enhancing clarity, style, and meaning.

  9. Grade 8 · 8.L.GC.2

    Syntax Apply understanding of syntax to comprehend, analyze, condense, and combine ideas and information, enhancing clarity, style, and meaning.

  10. Grade 9 · 9.L.GC.2

    Syntax Apply understanding of syntax to comprehend, analyze, evaluate, craft, and reshape sentences to achieve desired effects.

  11. Grade 10 · 10.L.GC.2

    Syntax Apply understanding of syntax to comprehend, analyze, evaluate, craft, and reshape sentences to achieve desired effects.

  12. Grade 11 · 11.L.GC.2

    Syntax Apply understanding of syntax to comprehend, analyze, evaluate, craft, and reshape sentences to achieve desired effects.

  13. Grade 12 · 12.L.GC.2 (this standard)

    Syntax Apply understanding of syntax to comprehend, analyze, evaluate, craft, and reshape sentences to achieve desired effects.

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

12.L.GC.2: Syntax for Sentence Effects | Georgia English Language Arts Standard | Georgia Homeroom