ELA21.7.21c

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 7

ELA21.7.21c

Embed phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced or dangling modifiers.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

  • Strategies to embed phrases and clauses within a sentence.
  • The correct usage of modifiers.
  • Methods to correct misplaced or dangling modifiers.

Skills

  • Embed phrases and clauses in their own writing.
  • Revise writing to correct the misuse of modifiers.

Understanding

  • Phrases and clauses are impactful elements of writing.
  • Dangling and misplaced modifiers distract from meaning and clarity of their writing.

Vocabulary

  • Phrases
  • Clauses
  • Misplaced modifiers
  • Dangling modifiers
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