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Purdue University Owl: Using Appropriate Language HandoutPurdue University Owl: Using Appropriate Language Handout
Publisher
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
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Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Handouts & References
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For Administrator Use
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Lexile Measures
880L
Handout

Purdue University Owl: Using Appropriate Language

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Knowing the right language for your particular audience is a necessary skill for all writers. No one wants to offend their audience or appear as though they don't know their content. Learn these rules of thumb to become more familiar with your surroundings. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.L.1

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

formal language, formal writing, informal language, word choice

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Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional

Common Core

WHST.6-8.2.e L.6.1.e CCRA.L.1

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