Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- The conventions of standard, formal English.
- Methods to modify speech to match the purpose and audience in a variety of contexts and tasks.
Skills
Students are able to:
- Incorporate conventions of standard, formal English into academic and personal speech and oral presentations.
- Adapt spoken language to the purpose and audience in a variety of situations.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- The conventions of standard, formal English are necessary for effective academic and workplace communication.
- Spoken language should be adapted, depending on the audience, purpose, and occasion.
Vocabulary
- Purpose
- Audience
- Contexts
- Tasks
- Formal English conventions
