Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

This standard might sound really self-explanatory at first, but a look into the sub-standards tells us otherwise. According to the Common Core, these are examples of what it means to be English good:

1. Don't do things like end sentences with "to I."
2. Be able to use intensive pronouns yourself. (See what we just did there?)
3. Don't accidentally refer to Richard as a her after spending an entire page calling him a him.
4. If there's a sentence that starts with "Jess and Mary," you know to be extra cautious when a "her" pops up.
5. Keep on improving on your English skills.

Notice how there are a ton of asterisks by some of the sub-standards? That just means students will have to keep on practicing that skill past sixth grade.

And there you have it. Keep on English-ing good!

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Standard Components

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.1.A
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.1.B
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.1.C
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.1.D
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.1.E