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essay: levels of standard english
important note
all written projects in this course are to be written using either times new roman 12 point or arial 12 point black font. paragraphs must be properly indented or double-spaced between paragraphs as directed by your teacher. after reading all the directions below, complete your project as directed below (or as instructed by your teacher):
in this project, you will have an opportunity to use colloquial, informal, and formal standard english by adjusting your language to situation and audience.
here is your goal for this assignment:
determine appropriate language usage based on real-life scenarios.
select one of the options below for a writing assignment in which you adjust the kind of standard english you use to audience and situation.
option a: think of a problem in your community, city, or state (traffic, pollution, crime, graffiti, homelessness, poverty, write three people, adjusting your language appropriately for each audience.
write a note (or e-mail) to a friend telling him about the problem and what you think should be done about it.
next, write your teacher or pastor on the same topic.
finally, prepare a formal letter to send to your senator.
option b: think of a realistic scenario in which you have discussed a problem at school with friends. maybe the sports equipment is worn out or lunch break is too short because of the busy schedule. write a plan for three conversations, adjusting your language appropriately.
write out what you would say to your friends about the problem, using colloquial language.
next, imagine talking to your parent(s) about the same problem. write out what you would say.
now, write out what you would say to the principal.
finally, imagine that the principal is convinced and schedules you to speak at the next school board meeting. write out your speech (no more than one-half page).
note: option b may not be applicable to all students. if option b is not applicable, you will need to choose option a.
your essay will be graded based on the following:
your attention to the instructions given above
use of proper punctuation, spelling, grammar, and sentence construction (commonly called "conventions")
proper paragraphing (either indent each paragraph five spaces or double-space between paragraphs)
note: check with your teacher to determine whether there may be other special requirements.