English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 12

ELA21.12.R6

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

COS Examples

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

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
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