SRA FLEX LITERACY™ IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE 17
Anchor Standards for Language The Digital
Experience
The Print
Experience
The Project
Experience
Conventions of Standard English
1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard
English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
x x x
2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard
English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
x x
Knowledge of Language
3. Apply knowledge of language to understand how language
functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for
meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading
or listening.
x x x
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-
meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing
meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized
reference materials, as appropriate.
x x x
5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word
relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
x x x
6. Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and
domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading,
writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career
readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering
vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term
important to comprehension or expression.
x x x