Language & Vocabulary — Chapter overview · English 6, Grade 6
Build strong, clear sentences, master the punctuation and conventions that make writing look polished, unlock the meaning of unfamiliar words with context clues and word parts, and explore the figurative language and word relationships that give English its color.
Chapter question
How can evidence help us explain language & vocabulary?
Units in this chapter
- Unit 5.1 · Grammar & Sentence Structure
I can choose the correct pronoun case (subject or object) and make sure every pronoun clearly points to its antecedent.
- Unit 5.2 · Punctuation & Conventions
I can use commas, parentheses, and dashes to set off extra, nonessential information in a sentence.
- Unit 5.3 · Context Clues & Word-Solving
I can use context clues — definitions, synonyms, contrasts, and examples — to figure out an unfamiliar word.
- Unit 5.4 · Figurative Language & Word Relationships
I can interpret figures of speech, including personification and idioms, in context.