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Georgia standard · English Language Arts

K.L.GC.1Grammar 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.

Appears in: English Language Arts, Kindergarten

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Expectations

  • K.L.GC.1.1

    Use nouns and verbs to share complete thoughts when speaking. (Introduce, Master)

  • K.L.GC.1.2

    Form and use singular and plural nouns when speaking. (Introduce, Master)

  • K.L.GC.1.3

    Use interrogatives to ask questions when speaking. (Introduce, Master)

  • K.L.GC.1.4

    Capitalize the first word of a sentence and the pronoun I. (Introduce, Master)

  • K.L.GC.1.5

    Form regular plural nouns by adding -s or -es. (Introduce)

  • K.L.GC.1.6

    Form and use verbs by adding -ing, -ed, or -s. (Introduce)

  • K.L.GC.1.7

    Use action verbs. (Introduce)

  • K.L.GC.1.8

    Use adjectives and adverbs. (Introduce)

  • K.L.GC.1.9

    Use common and proper nouns. (Introduce)

  • K.L.GC.1.10

    Form and use the simple verb tenses. (Introduce)

  • K.L.GC.1.11

    Use determiners (articles, possessive determiners, demonstrative adjectives). (Introduce)

  • K.L.GC.1.12

    Capitalize proper nouns. (Introduce)

  • K.L.GC.1.13

    Use periods, exclamation marks, and question marks at the end of sentences. (Introduce)

Georgia Milestones coverage

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The same standard across grades

  1. Kindergarten · K.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.

  2. Grade 1 · 1.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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

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