Formal Writing Rules
Literary Paragraph
(Critical)
Social Studies Paragraph
(Expository/Persuasive)
Write in present tense
Write in past tense
Use specific language
Use specific language
Do NOT use first/second-person
pronouns
CAN use first/second-person
pronouns
Topic sentence includes a TAG
statement
Topic sentence includes a hook (and
you just respond to the prompt)
Use quotations as your evidence
No quotations needed
Include citations
No citations needed
Use transition words
Use transition words