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Bellringer. Choose the sentence that would be appropriate in a letter to a friend but NOT appropriate in a formal report. The Mississippi River is the longest river in the United States. During the 1800’s the Mississippi River became an important trade route.
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Bellringer • Choose the sentence that would be appropriate in a letter to a friend but NOT appropriate in a formal report. • The Mississippi River is the longest river in the United States. • During the 1800’s the Mississippi River became an important trade route. • When the Mississippi floods, it’s really bad news for folks living near it. 2. Choose the sentence that would be most appropriate in a formal letter. • I think Orion is the coolest constellation. • Like many other constellations, Orion was named for a character in mythology. • That bad red star Betelguse is the brightest one in the whole deal
Synonyms, Antonyms, and AnalogiesEL p.152 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
L.II-2 Use formal and informal language appropriately Idiom Phrases or expressions in which the real meaning is different from the literal or stated meaning. Ex. 1 The apple does not fall far from the tree. Ex. 2 It’s raining cats and dogs.
L.II-2 Use formal and informal language appropriately Dialect Is a form of spoken language peculiar to a particular region, community, or social group Ex. 1 “Fahgitaboud it” Ex. 2 “yousguys”
L.II-2 Use formal and informal language appropriately Informal language Is generally used with friends and family Ex. 1 You need to stop! Ex. 2 She cant be the one.
Copy the following to demonstrate how to match pronouns with their antecedents Female (Feminine) Gender Neutral Male (Masculine) Singular Number Plural
Pronouns and Antecedents The rabbit jumped into _____ hole. Jennifer got ____ hair done for the prom. Tomas lost _____ watch at the circus.
