FORMAL ACADEMIC WRITING PRESENTATION, HANDOUTS, & ACTIVITY

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This resource will help your students improve their ability to write using formal academic language.

 

INCLUDED IN YOUR PURCHASE

Powerpoint Presentation (13 slides) That includes the following information: When you should use formal writing, characteristics of academic language, the difference between formal and informal language, and samples for students to 'hear' the difference with justifications.

Academic Dictionary Handout - This handout will be a strong reference for students when they are writing. It gives them examples of 'weak' words to avoid, and common 'academic' words they can use instead. 

Dress Up Your Words Activity - This worksheet gives students three paragraphs written with informal language. They need to rewrite them using academic language (answer key included)

Using Transitions Handout - This handout is a good writing reference for students to use to show them different words they can use to bridge the gap between ideas.

 

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS RESOURCE 

♥ This is just what I needed to bring up the topic of academic language before my students' next essay. Great resource! 

♥ Visually appealing and ultimately useful!

 

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