Formal and Informal writing

Pick the appropriate form to send to your teacher:

You need him to answer you as quickly as possible

• I would be grateful if you could reply early

• message me as soon as you can

• I'd be thankful if you could answer as fast as you can

• It would be great if you would get back to me ASAP

Pick the appropriate form to send to your boss:

You can't come to a meeting

• Sorry, I won't make it

• Sorry but I won't be able to come

• I am afraid I will not be able to attend

• I am sorry but I don't think I'd be able to make it

What can't you use in formal writing?

• slang

• synonyms

• contractions

• Abbreviations

• complex words

Tags

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E

On which cases we would use informal writing?

• An Email to your boss

• A WhatsApp message

• While writing an academic article

• While Writing a letter to your uncle who lives abroad

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.6.2E

What should we pay attention to while writing a formal letter?

• Grammar rules

• Vocabulary

• Tone- keep it light and personal

• Make sure to add contractions

• Avoid using slang