DO NOW!DO NOW!Which part of C.A.S.T.
do you find the most challenging to
complete in your paragraph writing?
Why?
INDEPENDENT READINGINDEPENDENT READINGThe Giver – Chapter 18
Complete At Least 3 Double Entry Journals – Turn in at the end of reading time
Formal Formal Writing Writing RulesRules
Live them, love them, learn them, USE THEM!
Formal WritingFormal WritingEach main point needs to be introduced, elaborated and concluded
Types of formal writing
EssaysResearch essays
Rules of Formal Rules of Formal Writing Writing
Do Not Use PRONOUNS:IWeMeUs
Only Write in THIRD PERSON Only Write in THIRD PERSON (He, It, She, They)(He, It, She, They)
More With PronounsMore With PronounsKeep your emotions out of it!
Use outside sources to SUPPORT your points.
Keep your passion, but watch your writing.
Rules of Formal Rules of Formal WritingWriting
Do not use CONTRACTIONS:Can’t = CannotWon’t = Will NotDon’t = Do NotCouldn’t = Could NotThey’re = They are
Etc.This will eliminate silly mistakes in
using the wrong word.
Rules of Formal Rules of Formal WritingWriting
Be CONCRETE with your ideas:Avoid Abbreviations
TV = TelevisionCT = Connecticut
Avoid using words like “things”Do not use these phrases because they
are over used and vague
Use Outside SourcesUse Outside SourcesAlways know
what you are talking about
Research
Be informative
Be concise
Informal Writing – What Is Wrong Informal Writing – What Is Wrong Here?Here?
You know that book we read? Well, I think it’s a sweet example of dystopia. There is a lot of stuff the people do that isn’t perfect at all. They all have to act the same and stuff. But hey, the main character Jonas rebels against everyone, he’s a cool guy. In my essay I am going to explain this more. I hope you are going to agree with me.
Informal Writing – How Could Informal Writing – How Could We Make This Formal?We Make This Formal?
You know that book we read? Well, I think it’s a sweet example of dystopia. There is a lot of stuff the people do that isn’t perfect at all. They all have to act the same and stuff. But hey, the main character Jonas rebels against everyone, he’s a cool guy. In my essay I am going to explain this more. I hope you are going to agree with me.
On Your Own…On Your Own…1. Write 4 Sentences about your
favorite hobby – Informally
2. Rewrite these sentences – Formally
3. Turn In Sentences then Continue Essay Outline
On Your Own…On Your Own…Continue writing the body paragraphs for
your essay.
Remember, you need to reference at least one outside source in each paragraph
You need to have four body paragraphs (for a total of 6)
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