CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.2
The Standard
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts · Language Standards
What This Standard Means
Students need to edit their own writing for grade-level capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. They should use commas, parentheses, and other punctuation to make meaning clear, not just to decorate sentences. They also need to notice spelling patterns, use resources, and fix errors before publishing.
Mastery looks like clean final drafts with punctuation that helps the reader follow ideas. Students can explain why they used a comma or parentheses. Common trouble spots are comma splices, random capitalization, missing commas after introductory phrases, and relying on spellcheck without checking meaning.
Ways to Teach It
- Give pairs a messy paragraph and colored pencils to mark capitalization, punctuation, and spelling fixes before rewriting it cleanly.
- Ask students to explain which punctuation mark in their own paragraph most helps the reader and why.
- Use a five-sentence exit ticket with errors in commas, capitalization, and spelling for students to correct independently.
- Show a real email to a principal or coach, then revise it so punctuation and spelling make the message clear.
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