6.L.GC.2Syntax for Clarity and Style

Expectations

• 6.L.GC.2.a

  Apply understandings of syntax to comprehend and analyze a variety of grade-level texts. (I)

• 6.L.GC.2.b

  Use a variety of simple, compound, complex, and compound- complex sentences to condense and combine ideas, maintaining consistent verb tense throughout the text. (C)

• 6.L.GC.2.c

  Identify and use active voice in sentences, revising for subject-verb agreement. (C)

• 6.L.GC.2.d

  Build and enrich ideas and information in texts, using modifiers when incorporating details and descriptions to convey meaning and facilitate engagement. (C)

• 6.L.GC.2.e

  This progression begins in 9th grade.

Georgia Milestones coverage

• English Language Arts Grade 6 (EOG) · Language — Constructing Texts

  Grammar Conventions Students observe, analyze, and use the structures and conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics as they interpret and construct texts.

  about 13% of the test · 8 points These points are shared with other standards, so count them once and never add them up per standard.

• English Language Arts Grade 6 (EOG) · Language — Interpreting Texts

  Grammar Conventions Students observe, analyze, and use the structures and conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics as they interpret and construct texts.

  about 10% of the test · 6 points These points are shared with other standards, so count them once and never add them up per standard.

What mastery looks like

Georgia's Achievement Level Descriptors. The levels are cumulative: each includes the ones before it. Proficient is on grade level.

Beginning

Use a variety of simple, compound, and complex sentences to combine ideas.

Developing

Use a variety of simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to combine ideas, maintaining verb tense within a paragraph. Determine when active voice should be used. Use modifiers when adding details to convey meaning.

Proficient

Apply understandings of syntax to comprehend and analyze a variety of grade-level texts. Use a variety of simple, compound, and complex sentences, and compound-complex sentences to condense and combine ideas, maintaining consistent verb tense throughout the entire text. Identify and use active voice in sentences, revising for subject-verb agreement. Build and enrich ideas and information in texts, using modifiers when incorporating details and descriptions to convey meaning and facilitate engagement.

Distinguished

Use active voice throughout a text, revising for subject-verb agreement.

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 (this standard)

   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

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