ELA21.6.19a

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 6

ELA21.6.19a

Use commas, parentheses, or dashes to set off nonrestrictive or parenthetical elements.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

  • Commas, parentheses, and dashes are used to set off nonrestrictive or parenthetical elements.
  • A nonrestrictive or parenthetical element is a part of a sentence that can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Correctly use commas, parentheses, or dashes to set off nonrestrictive or parenthetical elements in writing.

Understanding

  • To ensure their writing is clear and coherent, they must set off nonrestrictive or parenthetical elements with commas, parenthesis, or dashes.

Vocabulary

  • Commas
  • Parentheses
  • Dashes
  • Nonrestrictive elements
  • Parenthetical elements
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