EnglishYear 6Grammar & Punctuation

Distinguish formal and informal register

Recognise vocabulary and structures appropriate for formal and informal writing (asked vs requested, furthermore vs also)

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine you're talking to your headteacher vs. chatting with your best mate. The words you use change!

  2. 2

    Which is formal: 'Please may I borrow a pencil?' or 'Gimme a pencil!'? ✏️

  3. 3

    Let's change this informal sentence to formal: 'Wanna come to my party?' 🎉

  4. 4

    Tap the words to build a formal sentence from these bits. 🧩

  5. 5

    Which is informal: 'Could you pass the salt?' or 'Pass the salt, mate!'? 🧂

  6. 6

    Change this informal note to formal: 'U got my book? Send it back!' 📖

  7. 7

    You're writing a letter to your MP. Should you use formal or informal language? 📬

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