Social Studies HS Guide

9-10.L.6, 11-12.L.6 Acquire and accurately use general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the postsecondary and workforce readiness level; demonstrate independence in building vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. 9-10.L.3, 11-12.L.3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.

mechanics. They are also aware of their audience and adjust the style and tone of their writing to communicate effectively.

grammar, usage, and mechanics

them discuss the effects of rhetorical devices.

• consistently

• In an editing workshop, have students edit

choosing words that are precise and varied • using a variety of

sentences for meaningless words, wordiness, and redundancy.

kinds of sentence structures to vary pace and to support meaning

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