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Common Core Standards
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7th Grade |
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Literacy.W.7.1d |
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Establish and maintain a formal style. |
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Literacy.W.7.2e |
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Establish and maintain a formal style. |
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 7th Grade Writing - Formal Writing Lesson
- Formal Writing
- Writing formally means writing using words that are precise, objective, and impersonal. In other words, it means writing in a language of textbooks.
When writing a school report or giving a presentation, using appropriate words is important. These are important tips to remember.
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Do not use slang
Examples:
dope, rad, totally amazing stuff
- Avoid contractions
Examples:
they’re, can’t
- Avoid addressing the reader in the second person
Examples:
you
- Do not write the way you speak to a friend
Examples:
Astronomy is cool, right?
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