Introduction to Formal VS Informal Messages

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In deze les zitten 26 slides, met interactieve quizzen, tekstslides en 1 video.

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Slide 1 - Tekstslide

To whom do you write informal messages?
A
Your (future) boss
B
Friends
C
Family
D
People you do not know

Slide 2 - Quizvraag

Informal Writing 
Informal writing consists of short sentences and is used in more personal settings, such as writing a letter to a friend or writing a diary entry. It is much more relaxed than formal writing.

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

Formal Writing
Complex (ingewikkelder)
Longer sentences (langere zinnen)
Explain your points (uitleg, argumenten)

Formal style (formeel taalgebruik, netter)
No contractions (such as you're) (geen afkortingen)
No expressions or slang (geen uitdrukkingen of dialect)

No or hardly any emotions/feelings (niet te persoonlijk)
Diverse vocabulary usage (diverser taalgebruik)

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

Criteria (Cambridge)
  1. Content: Checks if the student completed the assigned task as required.
  2. Communicative Achievement: Assesses if the writing is suitable for the task and uses the right style and tone.
  3. Organisation: Evaluates if the writing is well-structured, logical, and orderly.
  4. Language: Looks at the use of vocabulary and grammar, considering both the variety and accuracy of language used.

Slide 5 - Tekstslide

Slide 6 - Video

That film was sick!
A
formal
B
informal

Slide 7 - Quizvraag

I regret to inform you that the swimming pool is now closed.
A
formal
B
informal

Slide 8 - Quizvraag

The managing director requests that everyone arrives for the meeting at 9am prompt.
A
formal
B
informal

Slide 9 - Quizvraag

What d’ya think?
A
formal
B
informal

Slide 10 - Quizvraag

We were just hanging out in the park.
A
formal
B
informal

Slide 11 - Quizvraag

Formal Writing
Formal writing is written for an audience you do not know on a personal level. It is often the main style in academic writing (unless otherwise noted) and is more complex than informal writing. Formal writing is serious.

Slide 12 - Tekstslide

Which Style is Appropriate?
Knowing the difference between formal and informal writing is only half the battle. The other important aspect is knowing which to use. On the next slides are some examples of both styles. Can you guess which one is which?

Slide 13 - Tekstslide

When to use
FORMAL or INFORMAL
writing?

Slide 14 - Tekstslide

Use Informal Writing When:
  • Writing to a friend;
  • Sharing a story or writing a personal blog;
  • Writing creatively;
  • Instructed to do so (if in school);
  • Writing dialogue and conversations;
  • If you are unsure of whether to use informal or formal writing, it’s generally the rule of thumb to start out writing formally. Then, when you make the connection and you see how the other side responds, you can ease up on the formality.

Slide 15 - Tekstslide

Use Formal Writing When:
  • Writing professionally (reaching out to a client or company);
  • Academic writings (essays, research papers, etc.);
  • Job applications (resume writing, CVs, and cover letters);
  • Reaching out to someone you do not know.

Slide 16 - Tekstslide

Formal
Informal
A relative
A client
Your friend from school
Your boss

Slide 17 - Sleepvraag

How are your parents doing?
A
Formal
B
Informal

Slide 18 - Quizvraag

Talk to you later!
A
Formal
B
Informal

Slide 19 - Quizvraag

Match the sentences with formal or informal.
Hello Sabrina,
Dear Mrs Collins,
I'm writing to find out about ...
 I look forward to hearing from you.
 I apologise for not getting in contact with you ...
See you soon.
I'm not happy about ...
Sorry, I haven't written for ages, but ...
Formal 
Informal
I am writing to enquire about ...
 I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with ...

Slide 20 - Sleepvraag

I am looking forward to your reply
A
Formal
B
Informal

Slide 21 - Quizvraag

We visited Paris and I loved it!
A
Formal
B
Informal

Slide 22 - Quizvraag

I consider myself a team player
A
Formal
B
Informal

Slide 23 - Quizvraag

I hope to hear from you soon.
A
Formal
B
Informal

Slide 24 - Quizvraag

I hope you'll feel better soon
A
Formal
B
Informal

Slide 25 - Quizvraag

In het kort:
Geef de belangrijkste verschillen tussen een formeel en informeel bericht.

Slide 26 - Woordweb