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Advanced Mechanics, Punctuation, and Formatting Conventions

7th Grade · ELA · Open Global English

6 lessons

Goal

Apply coordinate adjective commas, parenthetical punctuation, semicolons, colons, brackets, and advanced capitalization rules accurately.

6 lessons
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  1. Using Commas with Coordinate and Cumulative AdjectivesUp next
  2. Setting Off Introductory Elements and Parenthetical ClausesNot started yet
  3. Connecting Closely Related Independent Clauses with SemicolonsNot started yet
  4. Introducing Lists and Elaborations with ColonsYou are here
  5. Enclosing Editorial Additions and Clarifications with BracketsNot started yet
  6. Applying Advanced Capitalization Rules for Titles and Proper TermsNot started yet
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GlobalOGE.8.L.4Open Global English Standards 2026™ · 7th Grade

Apply advanced mechanics and punctuation conventions: use commas to separate coordinate adjectives and set off introductory elements/parenthetical clauses; use semicolons to connect independent clauses; use colons and brackets to structure meaning and enclose supplemental data; and apply correct capitalization.