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.
Create tone and voice through precise language.
Establish and maintain a formal style.
E08.D.2.1.1 - Use verbs in the active and passive voice and in the conditional and subjunctive mood to achieve particular effects (e.g., emphasizing the actor or the action, expressing uncertainty, or describing a state contrary to fact).
E08.D.2.1.2 - Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.*
E08.D.2.1.3 - Vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.*
E08.D.2.1.4 - Maintain consistency in style and tone.*
E08.D.2.1.5 - Choose punctuation for effect.*
E08.D.2.1.6 - Choose words and phrases for effect.*
E08.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.
E08.E.1.1.5 - Establish and maintain a formal style.
Standard:
Literacy.W.8.2e
Description:
Establish and maintain a formal style.
Standard:
CC.1.4.8.K
Description:
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.
Create tone and voice through precise language.
Establish and maintain a formal style.
E08.D.2.1.1 - Use verbs in the active and passive voice and in the conditional and subjunctive mood to achieve particular effects (e.g., emphasizing the actor or the action, expressing uncertainty, or describing a state contrary to fact).
E08.D.2.1.2 - Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.*
E08.D.2.1.3 - Vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.*
E08.D.2.1.4 - Maintain consistency in style and tone.*
E08.D.2.1.5 - Choose punctuation for effect.*
E08.D.2.1.6 - Choose words and phrases for effect.*
E08.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.
E08.E.1.1.5 - Establish and maintain a formal style.
Standard:
ELA.8.C.1.5
Description:
Improve writing by planning, editing, considering feedback from adults and peers, and revising for clarity and cohesiveness
8th Grade Writing - Formal Writing Lesson