Formal & Informal Language

Hey! Whatcha doing?

• Formal

• Informal

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

Man, I''m starving. When's dinner?

• Formal

• Informal

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

I am extremely hungry. When is dinner?

• Formal

• Informal

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

I would prefer that you turn down the volume on your television.

• Formal

• Informal

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

Which is a characteristic of formal language?

• spelling errors

• some incomplete sentences

• complete sentences

• casual tone

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.W.4.4

What is a characteristic of informal language?

• no slang

• correct spelling

• casual tone

• serious tone

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

Which is an example of informal language?

• I would like to speak with you about situation.

• When you arrive home from school, be sure to start your homework.

• I really wanna go with ya.

• People always seem to be bothered by taking assessments on a Friday.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.3

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

In what situation is informal language appropriate?

• writing a school report

• texting a good friend

• speaking with the principal

• speaking at a job interview

Tags

CCSS.L.2.3

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

In what situation is formal language appropriate?

• when calling a close friend

• when speaking with your teacher

• when playing a game with your little brother

• when talking with a friend on the bus

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

Which is not considered part of informal language?

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

Tags

CCSS.SL.4.6