ELA21.9.19

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 9

ELA21.9.19

Apply conventions of language to communicate effectively with a target audience, including punctuation; capitalization; spelling; verb, pronoun, and modifier usage; and effective sentence structure.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The conventions of standard, formal English.
  • Strategies to modify language to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Incorporate conventions of standard, formal English into academic and personal writings, texts, and presentations.
  • Utilize the conventions of language to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Using the language conventions of standard, formal English are necessary for effective academic and workplace communication.

Vocabulary

  • Conventions of language
  • Target audience
  • Punctuation
  • Capitalization
  • Spelling
  • Verb usage
  • Pronoun usage
  • Modifier usage
  • Effective sentence structure
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