Common Core Standards
Grade 5
Language L.5.3.B
Compare and contrast the varieties of English (e.g., dialects, registers) used in stories, dramas, or poems.
English isn't a monolithic entity—it's a broad set of rules that gets interpreted in a crazy wide variety of ways. This substandard seeks to convey this idea to your students by introducing them to the concept of dialects and registers, while also giving them a basic understanding of their use in literature.