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

ELA21.8.R6

Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Some contexts and tasks require formal English speech, while others permit more casual speech.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks.
  • Demonstrate command of formal spoken English when appropriate.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Certain contexts and tasks will require them to speak in formal English.
  • They can change their speech, such as the vocabulary and sentence structure used, depending on the occasion.

Vocabulary

  • Adapt
  • Speech
  • Contexts
  • Tasks
  • Command
  • Formal English
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