Yo! Check it out. Here's a lesson on formal and informal language. And the packet includes a game. What fun!

Concepts

academic language, formal language, informal language

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Laminate the word match cards to permit reuse
• Project the sample letters side by side to underscore the difference in tone

Classroom Considerations

• Although designed for language learners, the concepts and activities are appropriate for any classroom

Pros

• The included presentations provide examples of both formal and informal letters

Cons

• Language learners may find the text-heavy presentation confusing

Common Core

W.9-10.4 W.11-12.4 SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a