Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- Academic vocabulary is language that is more formal than spoken language.
- Domain-specific vocabulary refers to words that are used specifically in school subject areas, like math, science, and social studies.
- Academic, domain-specific vocabulary should be used in writing.
- Certain phrases can indicate that contrasting ideas, additional information, or logical relationships are being presented.
Skills
Students are able to:
- Use academic and domain-specific words and phrases in writing.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- It is important to use academic, domain-specific vocabulary in formal writing.
- They can use certain words and phrases to indicate they are explaining contrasting ideas, adding further information, or signaling a relationship between concepts.
Vocabulary
- General academic words and phrases
- Domain-specific words and phrases
- Contrasting ideas
- Additional information
- Logical relationships
