7.ELAR.6.H
Respond orally or in writing with appropriate register, vocabulary, tone, and voice.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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responseregistervocabularytonevoice
Skills
- respond (orally or in writing) #dok1
- use appropriate register #dok2
- use appropriate vocabulary #dok2
- use appropriate tone #dok2
- use appropriate voice #dok2
- adapt response for audience and purpose #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can respond orally or in writing to a text. #dok1
- I can use appropriate vocabulary in my written or spoken responses. #dok2
- I can choose the correct register when sharing my response. #dok2
- I can use tone and voice that fit my audience and purpose. #dok2
- I can adapt my response to match the situation and audience. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Effective communication requires choosing appropriate language and style for the audience and purpose.
- Using the right register, vocabulary, tone, and voice helps convey ideas accurately and respectfully.
Essential Questions
- Why is it important to use an appropriate register and tone when responding to texts?
- How does a writer or speaker decide which vocabulary and voice to use for an audience?
- What differences might there be between an oral response and a written response?
- In what ways can adapting tone and vocabulary affect how a message is received?
- How can I practice adjusting my response based on who I am communicating with?