Communication in Context

Worksheet Description

This worksheet aims to introduce students to the concept of pragmatics and its relevance to language arts. It provides an opportunity for students to delve into the different aspects of pragmatics and explore the cooperative principle.

Students will answer the question, “What aspect of language arts does pragmatics deal with?” by identifying the specific area that pragmatics addresses. They will also identify and list the four areas in which assumptions are made within the context of pragmatics. Using the concepts identified in the previous questions, students will complete four sentence frames, applying their understanding of pragmatics to construct meaningful sentences.

Through this worksheet, students will develop a deeper understanding of pragmatics, its impact on language arts, and its role in effective communication.