Formal vs Informal Writing

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Formal vs informal wiritng

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to differentiate between formal and informal writing. You will also know how to write a formal report 

Explain to the students what they will be able to do by the end of the lesson.

What do you already know about formal and informal writing?

Formal vs Informal

Formal writing is used in professional settings, while informal writing is used in casual settings.

Explain the difference between formal and informal writing. Provide examples.

Which of the following is a formal sentence?

1. Could you please provide me with the report?
2. Would you mind sending me the report?
3. Can you give me the report ASAP?
4. Hey dude, can you send me the report?

Which of the following is an informal sentence?

1. Hey, what's up?
2. Good morning, how are you?
3. Excuse me, may I ask a question?
4. May I have your attention please?

Formal or informal?
I would advise you to....

1. Formal
2. Informal

Formal or informal?
You really must go to....

1. Formal
2. Informal

Is this formal or informal?:
Dear Sir / Madam

1. formal
2. informal

Is this formal or informal?:
Hi

1. formal
2. informal

Is this formal or informal?:
It's - you're - I'm

1. formal
2. informal

Is this formal or informal?:
Bye

1. formal
2. informal

Is this formal or informal?:
Kind regards

1. formal
2. informal

Purpose of Writing

The purpose of formal writing is to convey information in a clear and concise manner, while the purpose of informal writing is to express personal ideas and emotions.

Explain why the purpose of writing is important. Provide examples.

Tone and Language

Formal writing has a serious and objective tone, using formal language and avoiding contractions. 

Informal writing has a conversational tone, using casual language and contractions.

Explain the importance of tone and language in writing. Provide examples.

Grammar rules

No exclamation marks (!)

No abbreviations (asap)

No contractions (I'm)

Correct spelling

Correct vocab (a lot/much)

Number underneath ten -> spelled out

Find all the mistakes

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