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Language Arts - Secondary Curriculum English Language Arts Grade 8
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Language Standard 1

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
  • Can I have a Word?
    Giving teachers new ideas and resources to inspire creative writing in the classroom.
  • Grammar Exercises
    Teachers & Students: Interactive exercises on grammar, vocabulary and reading comprehension. Great for all secondary grades.
  • Guide to Grammar and Writing
    Sponsored by the Capital Community College Foundation, the Guide to Grammar and Writing provides a wealth of useful information for writers and teachers, including downloadable PowerPoint presentations; sentence, paragraph, and essay pointers; interactive grammar quizzes and much more.
  • Paradigm Online Writing Assistant
    Paradigm is an interactive online writer's guide. It is intended to be useful for all writers, from inexperienced to advanced.


UEN logo http://www.uen.org - in partnership with Utah State Board of Education (USBE) and Utah System of Higher Education (USHE).  Send questions or comments to USBE Specialist - Naomi  Watkins and see the Language Arts - Secondary website. For general questions about Utah's Core Standards contact the Director - Jennifer  Throndsen.

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