LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 6

The learner will demonstrate understanding and mastery of standard written English and exhibit stylistic maturity.

Objective 6.01
Demonstrate an understanding of the conventions of language by:
  • employing appropriate grammar and mechanics.
  • revising writing to enhance voice and style, sentence variety, subtlety of meaning, and tone in consideration of questions being addressed, purpose, audience, and genres.
Find related resources
Objective 6.02
Exhibit stylistic maturity by:
  • using an effective writing process.
  • utilizing a variety of sentence structures.
  • incorporating clear transitions.
  • developing and appropriately using a wide-ranging vocabulary.
  • controlling rhetorical devices effectively, including tone, voice, and diction.
Find related resources