Formal and Informal English

“Does your child understand the difference between how they'd write a text to a friend versus a formal letter — and can they explain why the language would be different?”

0 / 3 mastered

• ⬜Identify whether a spoken or written example uses formal or informal language (e.g., 'Dear Sir' vs 'Hey mate')
• ⬜Rewrite an informal sentence in a more formal way (e.g., change 'Can I have some?' to 'May I please have some?')
• ⬜Explain why formal language might be used in one situation and informal in another (e.g., a letter to the headteacher vs a note to a friend)