- Conventions
Grade 9/10
3.3.2 Spells accurately in final draft.
- 3.3.4 Applies punctuation rules.
- ? Uses punctuation rules from previous grades.
- ? Avoids dangling modifiers (e.g., “After I stood in line for hours, I discovered
the tickets were sold out.” Incorrect: “After standing in line for hours, the
tickets were sold out.” The second sentence makes it appear that the
tickets were in line.).
- ? Uses who vs.
- - parallel: The coach told the players they should get plenty of sleep,
they should eat well, and they should do some warm-up exercises. ? Cites sources according to prescribed format (e.g., MLA, APA).
Revised 9.15.10
Grade 9&10 Conventions.pdf 
