English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 8

ELA21.8.18

Analyze a speaker’s formality of language in order to comprehend, interpret, and respond appropriately.

COS Examples

Examples: active/passive voice, diction, syntax

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Strategies to interpret the formality of a speaker's language.
  • Methods to comprehend, interpret, and respond to oral language.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Listen to a speaker to determine the formality of language.
  • Listen to a speaker to comprehend for meaning.
  • Listen to a speaker to interpret meaning.
  • Listen to a speaker to respond to the message.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Listening is critical in determining the formality of a speaker's language.
  • They must actively listen to comprehend, interpret, and respond to a speaker's message.

Vocabulary

  • Formal language
  • Comprehend
  • Interpret
  • Respond
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