1. DO NOW!  Which part of C.A.S.T. do you find the most challenging to complete in your paragraph writing? Why?

2. INDEPENDENT READING  The Giver – Chapter 18  Complete At Least 3 Double Entry Journals – Turn in at the end of reading time

3. Formal Writing Rules Live them, love them, learn them, USE THEM!

4. Formal Writing  Each main point needs to be introduced, elaborated and concluded  Types of formal writing  Essays  Research essays

5. Rules of Formal Writing  Do Not Use PRONOUNS:  I  We  Me  Us Only Write in THIRD PERSON (He, It, She, They)

6. More With Pronouns  Keep your emotions out of it!  Use outside sources to SUPPORT your points.  Keep your passion, but watch your writing.

7. Rules of Formal Writing  Do not use CONTRACTIONS:  Can’t = Cannot  Won’t = Will Not  Don’t = Do Not  Couldn’t = Could Not  They’re = They are  Etc. This will eliminate silly mistakes in using the wrong word.

8. Rules of Formal Writing  Be CONCRETE with your ideas:  Avoid Abbreviations  TV = Television  CT = Connecticut  Avoid using words like “things” Do not use these phrases because they are over used and vague

9. Use Outside Sources  Always know what you are talking about  Research  Be informative  Be concise

10. Informal Writing – What Is Wrong Here? You know that book we read? Well, I think it’s a sweet example of dystopia. There is a lot of stuff the people do that isn’t perfect at all. They all have to act the same and stuff. But hey, the main character Jonas rebels against everyone, he’s a cool guy. In my essay I am going to explain this more. I hope you are going to agree with me.

11. Informal Writing – How Could We Make This Formal? You know that book we read? Well, I think it’s a sweet example of dystopia. There is a lot of stuff the people do that isn’t perfect at all. They all have to act the same and stuff. But hey, the main character Jonas rebels against everyone, he’s a cool guy. In my essay I am going to explain this more. I hope you are going to agree with me.

12. On Your Own… 1. Write 4 Sentences about your favorite hobby – Informally 2. Rewrite these sentences – Formally 3. Turn In Sentences then Continue Essay Outline

13. On Your Own…  Continue writing the body paragraphs for your essay.  Remember, you need to reference at least one outside source in each paragraph  You need to have four body paragraphs (for a total of 6)