8.L.GC.2Syntax for Clarity and Meaning

Expectations

• 8.L.GC.2.a

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

• 8.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)

• 8.L.GC.2.c

  Distinguish between active and passive voice, revising texts to maintain consistency in active voice. (C)

• 8.L.GC.2.d

  Build and enrich ideas and information in texts, integrating modifying phrases and clauses and eliminating misplaced or dangling modifiers to convey meaning and facilitate engagement. (C)

• 8.L.GC.2.e

  This progression begins in 9th grade.

Georgia Milestones coverage

• English Language Arts Grade 8 (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.

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

Determine when active voice should be used. Determine when misplaced and/or dangling modifier(s) should be corrected in writing.

Developing

Use a variety of simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to condense and combine ideas within a paragraph. Use active voice in a sentence, ensuring subject-verb agreement. Integrate provided modifier(s) while avoiding misplacement.

Proficient

Apply understandings of syntax to comprehend and analyze a variety of grade-level texts. Use a variety of simple, compound, complex and compound-complex sentences to condense and combine ideas, maintaining consistent verb tense throughout the text. Distinguish between active and passive voice, revising a section of text to maintain consistency in active voice. Build and enrich ideas and information in texts by integrating modifying phrases and clauses and eliminating misplaced or dangling modifiers to convey meaning and facilitate engagement.

Distinguished

Maintain consistent use of active voice throughout a text for deliberate effect.

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 (this standard)

   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.