NY Next Generation ELA 9-10W2c
The Standard
Use precise language and content-specific vocabulary to express the appropriate complexity of a topic.
New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students use precise language and content-specific vocabulary to express a topic’s appropriate complexity. They clarify distinctions without unnecessary jargon.
What Mastery Looks Like
- The student chooses exact terms, defines specialized language when needed, and preserves nuance. Wording matches audience knowledge.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may use jargon to sound expert. They may oversimplify complex relationships or explain familiar terms excessively.
How to Assess It
- Give a complex but vague explanatory paragraph and audience profile. Ask students to revise for precision, nuance, and accessibility.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Replace vague terms while preserving conceptual distinctions.
Ask students when a term needs definition.
Play Nuance and Precision Edit.
Revise a policy explanation for public readers.
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