GAYLORD MIDDLE SCHOOL 7TH GRADE ELA



SoWFormal Versus Informal WritingRead the following two responses. One of them is formal and academic, and one of them is informal. How are they different? In the article, “An Alternative to Suspension and Expulsion—Circle Up!”, the author describes form of justice in schools that focuses on restoration over punishment. Even though there are consequences for the students’ negative actions, the primary goal of the school is to get students to process their thinking and resolve conflicts with words rather than with physical fights.According to the article, even though it has had some difficulties putting the plan in place, reviews have reported that “data show chronic absences are down dramatically, and graduation rates are up” in the school that uses this type of justice system, so it appears to be successful.In the article, “An Alternative to Suspension and Expulsion—Circle Up!”, talks about how some schools don’t punish kids and stuff like they used to when they get in a. Instead they make them talk 2 each other. So anyway, the students say that fighting is WAY down! One chick said there was only like one fight a year now instead of every other week! Wow! If you ask me, that sounds pretty good!!! Here’s a quote. The quote from the article says that data show chronic absences are down dramatically (like a lot!!!! ), and graduation rates are up”. I think that quote means, u know, it seems better than the old way of doing things, so I think they should keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!!I hope you liked my summary! If you didn’t, you had to read it anyway!!!Notes:-1st and 2nd person-text talk/emoticons-bold, underlined, changed font-informal words/awkward phrasing-repetition-chatty tone-excessive exclamation marks!!!!!!!!!!!!Notes:-3rd person-use appropriate punctuation (don’t scream at the reader)-sophisticated word choices-formal tone-can express opinions in 3rd person.Point of View1st person: Uses ____________________________________________ (I, me, my, mine, we, us) -is appropriate for story telling when you want the character telling the story. -is used in formal writing only in personal illustrations and quotationsAs I walked up the hill, I realized that the atmosphere was just too quite. There was no sound from the cardinal who was nearly always singing from the top of the maple tree. I thought I saw a shadow move high up on the slope, but when I looked again, it was gone. Still, I shuddered as I felt a silent threat pass over me like a cloud over the sun. 2nd person: Uses ________________ (Impersonal You)You walk into the garbage dump and inhale the sweet aroma of the molding garbage—your favorite smell! You are about to dig in because you know the treasures are at the bottom.From a student essay: I believe in hard work [working toward something]. Because hard work is what gets you out of bed to make yourself coffee in the morning, and to get yourself a donut. Well that’s not really hard, but anyways, as I was saying, you have to move, but if you’re one of those people that just sit around all day and eat Twinkies then put this essay down and stop reading now! Because if you’re just going to be lazy you shouldn’t be reading this.Why might the reader be slightly offended by this? 3rd person: Uses ____________________________________ (he, him, his, her, hers, she, it, they, their, theirs, them)-is appropriate for story telling when you want an outside view of the story.-is appropriate for formal writing. In the Los Angeles Times article, “Appeals Court Rules Unconstitutional a Nevada School’s Uniform,” the author discusses a lawsuit in which a mother is protesting that her child’s right to free speech has been violated because the school has incorporated its logo, “Tomorrow’s Leaders” on the shirt. She believes her students should not be forced to display someone else’s philosophy. The school administration wants to promote leadership, and they do not believe they have violated the student’s rights.Circle the third person personal pronouns in the paragraph above. ................
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