B3. Language Conventions for Reading and Writing
Specific Expectations
For an at-a-glance view of the mandatory learning across grades, see Appendix B: Language Conventions Continuum for Reading and Writing, Grades 1–9, Overall Expectation B3.
Syntax and Sentence Structure
B3.1
identify and construct various sentence types and forms, including compound-complex sentences, and correct sentence fragments and run-on sentences
Grammar
B3.2
demonstrate an understanding of the functions of parts of speech in sentences, including direct objects for nouns, intensive and reflexive pronouns, proper adjectives, and correlative conjunctions, and use this knowledge to support comprehension and communicate meaning clearly
Capitalization and Punctuation
B3.3
use their understanding of the meaning and function of capitalization and punctuation to communicate meaning clearly and coherently, including the use of commas to set off advanced phrases or clauses such as appositives and participles, and colons for introducing a list after a complete sentence
