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L.8.2 (English Language Arts)


Standard Identifier: L.8.2
Content Area: English Language Arts
Grade: 8
Subject Area: English Language Arts (6–12)
Domain: Language
Cluster: Conventions of Standards English

Standard:
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break. b. Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission. c. Spell correctly.

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