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

ELA21.8.R5

Assess the formality of occasions in order to speak or write using appropriate language and tone.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Some occasions (times and places) call for formal language and tone, while other occasions permit a casual communication.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Assess the formality of occasions.
  • In formal occasions, speak and write with a formal language and tone.
  • In informal occasions, speak and write with a casual language and tone.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Different situations require different types of languages and tones.

Vocabulary

  • Assess
  • Formality
  • Occasions
  • Appropriate language
  • Appropriate tone
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