EnglishYear 6Reading

Identify formal and informal language

Identify and discuss how language, structure and presentation contribute to meaning; distinguish formal and informal register

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine you're writing a letter to your gran — you'd use "Dear Gran" and "Love from" 📝. Now imagine writing to the headteacher — you'd use "Dear Mrs Jones" and "Yours sincerely" instead!

  2. 2

    Which one is formal — "Hey, what's up?" or "Good morning, how are you?"

  3. 3

    Let's compare two ways to say the same thing.

  4. 4

    Drag each phrase to the right box — formal or informal.

  5. 5

    Which word is more formal — 'help' or 'assist'?

  6. 6

    Tap the informal version of 'I require your assistance.'

  7. 7

    Is 'Please find attached my homework.' formal or informal?

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