Academic language is necessary for understanding and analyzing information and for communicating knowledge in each discipline (content area). The vocabulary of academic language differs from that of everyday language. It is used in textbooks, classrooms, and scholarly content.
CRITERION B: KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING (6 MARKS) will assess your selection and use of source material, as well as relevant terminology used accurately and consistently, and concepts explained and used effectively to demonstrate your understanding.
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