Lesson Instructions

You will go through two lessons (one in grammar and one in reading).

GRAMMAR

Introduction

Today, I want to talk with you more about when we use formal and informal language.

Formal language makes the speaker/writer seem more serious and knowledgeable, so people are more likely to take what they say as an expert opinion.

Informal language is very relaxed and is used in our day-to-day lives.

Visual

Stop and Jot

In Your Notebook: Write two situations where you would use formal language.

Interactive

READING and WRITING

Introduction

Let’s start writing our body paragraphs!

Your body paragraphs are based upon the reasons that you listed in your graphic organizer.

Remember, you should include the evidence that you highlighted yesterday to help support your opinion.

Video

To Do:

Write your THREE body paragraphs based upon your graphic organizer. Make sure to include the evidence from both texts that you highlighted yesterday.

Use the Writer’s Checklist to help you.

Be sure to:
• Introduce your opinion.
• Support your opinion with reasons and details from the passages.
• Give your reasons and details in a clear order.
• Develop your ideas clearly and use your own words, except when quoting directly from the passages.
• Identify the passages by title or number when using details or facts directly from the passages.
• Use linking words, phrases, and clauses to connect reasons
• Use clear language and vocabulary.
• Have a strong conclusion that supports your opinion.
• Check your work for correct usage, grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

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