Language and Tone

What is the register of a text?

• The language

• The emotions

• The level of formality

• The layout

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the tone of a text?

• The level of formality

• The language used

• The layout

• The emotions behind it

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

How would you describe the register of a letter to your local MP?

• Formal

• Informal

How would you describe the register of a note to your younger sister telling them to feed the cat?

• Formal

• Informal

If you wrote a letter to your best friend saying sorry for posting a picture of them on Facebook, what tone would it have? Choose one!

• Pleased

• Sympathetic

• Pride

• Apologetic

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

A parent posts on Facebook about their child winning Sports Day, what tone would it have?

• Apologetic

• Pride

• Sadness

• Disappointment

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B