ELA21.10.R6

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 10

ELA21.10.R6
Employ conventions of grammar, mechanics, and usage in order to communicate effectively with a target audience.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

Grammar, mechanics, and usage conventions.
Effective communication strategies.
Methods to identify a target audience.

Skills

Students are able to:

Employ the conventions of grammar, mechanics, and usage.
Communicate effectively with a target audience.

Understanding

Students understand that:

To communicate effectively, they must use the conventions of standard English grammar, mechanics, and usage.
There are situations and audiences when formal language should be used, while in other situations, informal language is acceptable.

Vocabulary

Conventions
Grammar
Mechanics
Usage
Target audience
Punctuation
Capitalization
Spelling
Effective sentence structure
Appropriate formality of language

COS Examples

Examples: punctuation, capitalization, spelling, effective sentence structure, appropriate formality of language

Aligned Learning Resources

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Design by Adaptive Theme