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Formal vs. Informal Language

Formal vs. Informal Language. When to use which?. Agenda. Outcome: Use oral language appropriately to express a range of information and ideas in formal and informal situations including presenting an oral report based on research, a demonstration, and a short dramatization.  (CC6.6).

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Formal vs. Informal Language

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  1. Formal vs. Informal Language When to use which?

  2. Agenda Outcome: Use oral language appropriately to express a range of information and ideas in formal and informal situations including presenting an oral report based on research, a demonstration, and a short dramatization. (CC6.6) • Discussion • Instruction- whole group • Practice- handout • Summary • Activity

  3. Formal vs. Informal What are the differences?When do we use them?

  4. Formal Language • Is used when you want to make a good impression on people in respected positions. You speak in a more traditional way and use longer forms of words when you want to be formal

  5. Formal Language with • Teachers • Principals • Counselors • Neighbors • Firemen, Policemen • Who else?

  6. Informal Language • Is used when you talk to peers or adults whom you feel close to. You might speak in a more relaxed way, by using slang and shorter forms of words, when you want to be informal. You should continue to be respectful when being informal.

  7. Informal Language with • Your best friend • Your sister • Your babysitter • Your cousin • Who else?

  8. Change to Formal • Hi • Sure! • Will ya? • Ya gotta do it! • What do you want?

  9. Change to Informal • I would be delighted! • I certainly appreciate this. • It has been a pleasure meeting you. • Could you possibly give me a hand with this project?

  10. Formal or Informal? • You call your dad at work and his boss answers the phone. • You are asking someone out on a date • You are talking to your parents at the dinner table • You are trying to convince the assistant principal to change the date of the detention you were given.

  11. Formal Language • Looks like • Standing or sitting straighter than usual • Sounds like • “Hello, Mrs. Cadle” • “Please, may I…” • “Nice to meet you.”

  12. Informal • Looks like • Standing or sitting in a relaxed position • Sounds like • Using slang • “Hi” • “What are ya doin’?” • “What’s new?”

  13. Formal vs. InformalWhen to use which? Formal Informal

  14. Practice!

  15. Formal vs. InformalSummary When writing, you should always be aware: • Who is your audience? • What words are acceptable? • What words should I avoid?

  16. Activity! Instructions: I will separate you into groups of 3-4, in those groups you will receive a card with text. Decide what type of language and create a skit using the type of language you believe to be appropriate.

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