Formal vs. Informal Writing

Which is not considered part of informal language?

• talking with a friend
• using slang
• personal writing
• writing an essay in school

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.W.6.1D

Which is not considered part of formal language?

• using correct grammar
• not always concerned about using correct grammar
• more advanced vocabulary
• official documents

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.6.3B

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

Choose the sentence that uses informal language:

• It was clearly indicated in the document

• I regret to inform you...

• Should there be a problem, please feel free to call.

• Give me the salt, will ya?

Choose the sentence that uses formal language:

• I don't care if you do it or not.

• Just yell if you have any problems.

• A loss of your name tag should be reported immediately.

• Tons of kids dig that music.

Pick the combination of words that are formal:

• verify; request

• assess; you

• won't; need

• apologize; chill

Pick the combination of words that are informal:

• due to; require

• assist; receive

• occupied; possess

• can't; classroom

Which sentence is the formal way of saying, “He asked for more cash.”

• He be gettin dat coin.

• Better give him more dough.

• I need some extra bucks.

• He requested more money.

Who would you want to speak more formally to?

• A teacher
• Your mother
• A friend
• Another kid on the playground

Tags

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.2E

Who would be ok to speak more informally to?

• A police officer
• Your dad
• The president of a bank
• The director of a museum

Tags

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.8.1D

Choose the place where you would most likely use informal language:

• An art gallery

• An amusement park

• A court room

• A graduation ceremony