🔺Module 7 - W1 - Day 4 - ELA

Lesson Instructions

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

Phone.png GRAMMAR

Introduction

We are reviewing informal vs. formal language for our quiz tomorrow.

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Informal slang: a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing Examples: drip, boujee, bussin, salty Formal what we use in educational reading and writing speaking knowledgeably on a topicInformal Talking with friends Narrative Writing Dialogue Poetry if it makes sense to use Texting or social media Formal Presentations Writing Informational or Opinion Letters to important people Speaking with authority figures or people you do not know

Stop and Jot

In Your Notebook:  Answer: Why do we use formal language in educational settings?

Interactive

 

Phone (2).png READING and WRITING

Introduction

Let's write our introductions!

Introductions:

  • Include a HOOK. 
  • Examples
    • Mini story (called an anecdote)
    • Joke
    • Fun/interesting fact
    • Question
  • One sentence that connects your hook to your thesis
  • Thesis: 
    • State your opinion with an idea of what your reasons are

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To Do:

Finish writing your body paragraphs and include your introduction.

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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