Command of Conventions for College and Career
Aligned to L.11-12.1 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
What this lesson teaches
Mature writing applies grammar and usage flexibly for clarity and effect, resolving tricky usage questions by consulting references when needed.
Worked example
Choosing 'who' vs. 'whom,' or varying sentence length for emphasis, are deliberate choices that sharpen professional writing.
Practice questions
- When do you use 'whom' instead of 'who'?
- Vary two short sentences into one for better flow.
- Why consult a style guide for tricky usage?
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Dominio de las convenciones para la universidad y el trabajo
La escritura madura aplica la gramática y el uso del idioma de manera flexible para lograr claridad y efecto, y recurre a referencias cuando surgen dudas complicadas sobre el uso correcto.
Ejemplo: Elegir entre 'quien' y 'a quien', o variar la longitud de las oraciones para dar énfasis, son decisiones deliberadas que perfeccionan la escritura profesional.
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