Punctuation, Capitalization, and Mechanics in Complex Texts

7 lessons

Goal

Apply advanced mechanics including capitalization of organizations and acronyms, parenthetical punctuation, dialogue, and spelling.

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Setting Off Nonrestrictive and Parenthetical Elements with CommasNot started yet
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Distinguishing Commonly Confused Homophones and HomographsNot started yet
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Standards Covered

Curriculum Framework

7 lessons

Master pronoun cases, intensive pronouns, antecedent clarity, and relative clauses in complex writing.

7 lessons

Construct varied and complex sentences using conjunctions, prepositional phrases, and robust subject-verb agreement.

7 lessons

Apply expanded verb groups, elaborated tenses, modal auxiliaries, and conditional structures across genres.

7 lessons

Apply advanced mechanics including capitalization of organizations and acronyms, parenthetical punctuation, dialogue, and spelling.

7 lessons

Acquire academic and polysemic vocabulary, analyze Greek and Latin roots, evaluate connotation, and utilize reference tools.