VII.+Writing+Conventions+Standard

=VII. Writing Conventions Standard=

Students learn to master writing conventions through exposure to good models and opportunities for practice. Writing conventions include spelling, punctuation, grammar and other conventions associated with forms of written text. They learn the purpose of punctuation: to clarify sentence meaning and help readers know how writing might sound aloud. They develop and extend their understanding of the spelling system, using a range of strategies for spelling words correctly and using newly learned vocabulary in their writing. They grow more skilful at using the grammatical structures of English to effectively communicate ideas in writing and to express themselves.

**By the end of the K–2 program:** A. Print legibly using appropriate spacing. B. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly. C. Use conventions of punctuation and capitalization in written work. D. Use grammatical structures in written work.

**By the end of the 3–4 program:** A. Write legibly in finished drafts. B. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly. C. Use conventions of punctuation and capitalization in written work. D. Use grammatical structures to effectively communicate ideas in writing

**By the end of the 5–7 program:** A. Use correct spelling conventions. B. Use conventions of punctuation and capitalization in written work. C. Use grammatical structures to effectively communicate ideas in writing. Back to Language Arts Standards