TEKS: Chapter 110. English Language Arts and Reading See All Teacher Resources

110.31.b.18

(18) Oral and Written Conventions/Handwriting, Capitalization, and Punctuation. Students write legibly and use appropriate capitalization and punctuation conventions in their compositions. Students are expected to:

  • (A) use conventions of capitalization; and
  • (B) use correct punctuation marks including:
    • (i) quotation marks to indicate sarcasm or irony;
    • (ii) comma placement in nonrestrictive phrases, clauses, and contrasting expressions; and
    • (iii) dashes to emphasize parenthetical information.