8.ELAR.6.H
Respond orally or in writing with appropriate register, vocabulary, tone, and voice.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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responseregistervocabularytonevoice
Skills
- respond orally (with appropriate register, vocabulary, tone, and voice) #dok2
- respond in writing (with appropriate register, vocabulary, tone, and voice) #dok2
- adjust response (to match audience, purpose, and context) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify register, vocabulary, tone, and voice in spoken and written responses. #dok1
- I can respond orally using the appropriate register, vocabulary, tone, and voice for the situation. #dok2
- I can respond in writing using appropriate register, vocabulary, tone, and voice. #dok2
- I can select and adjust response style to suit audience and purpose. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The way you communicate orally or in writing must match the audience, purpose, and context to be most effective.
- A strong command of register, vocabulary, tone, and voice helps you express ideas clearly and appropriately.
Essential Questions
- Why is it important to adjust your register, vocabulary, tone, and voice when responding to different audiences?
- How can you determine which register, vocabulary, tone, and voice are appropriate for a specific situation?
- What are the differences between responding orally and in writing in terms of register, vocabulary, tone, and voice?
- How does purpose or context influence your choices in communication?
- How can adjusting your response improve understanding and effectiveness?