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)