ELA21.9.20

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

ELA21.9.20

Adapt speech to purpose and audience in a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English conventions as indicated or appropriate.

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
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