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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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CC.1.4.7.E |
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Write with an awareness of the stylistic aspects of composition.
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
Use sentences of varying lengths and complexities.
Develop and maintain a consistent voice.
Establish and maintain a formal style.
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E07.D.2.1.1 - Choose language that expresses ideas precisely its conventions. and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.*
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E07.D.2.1.2 - Vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.*
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E07.D.2.1.3 - Maintain consistency in style and tone.*
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E07.D.2.1.4 - Choose punctuation for effect.*
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E07.D.2.1.5 - Choose words and phrases for effect.*
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E07.E.1.1.4 - Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic and/or convey the experience and events.
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E07.E.1.1.5 - 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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CC.1.4.7.K |
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Write with an awareness of the stylistic aspects of composition.
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
Use sentences of varying lengths and complexities.
Develop and maintain a consistent voice.
Establish and maintain a formal style.
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E07.D.2.1.1 - Choose language that expresses ideas precisely its conventions. and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.*
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E07.D.2.1.2 - Vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.*
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E07.D.2.1.3 - Maintain consistency in style and tone.*
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E07.D.2.1.4 - Choose punctuation for effect.*
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E07.D.2.1.5 - Choose words and phrases for effect.*
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E07.E.1.1.4 - Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic and/or convey the experience and events.
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E07.E.1.1.5 - Establish and maintain a formal style
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ELA.7.C.1.5 |
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Improve writing by planning, revising, and editing, considering feedback from adults and peers |
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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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