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Name: _______________________________________________Revision – Formal vs Informal VoiceGood writers choose the correct style and tone for their purpose. Some pieces of writing require a more formal style/tone, while others allow for a more informal style/tone. Each style has its own purpose and it is important for writers to choose the style that fits their purpose. Learning Target: *Today I will be able to explain the difference between formal & informal style and when a writer should use each style, so I can use the correct style when I write.*Today I will use the revision step of the writing process to strengthen my writing by establishing a formal style. Success Criteria: I will know that I understand formal style when my research paragraph is in the formal style according to the formal style criteria chart. FormalInformalContractions:can’t vs can not, won’t vs will not, it’s vs it is…Addressing the Reader:“Speaking” to the reader by using you/your vs not including the reader by using one/the readerAbbreviations photo vs photograph; TV vs television…ft. vs feetImperative Voicetelling the reader to do something (Remember to…) vs asking them to do something (Please refer to…)Sentence Lengthshort vs longsimple vs complexFormality of Words kids vs children, guy vs man, awesome/cool vs wonderful, stuff vs thingsClichés/Figurative Language Loads of vs many; It was raining cats and dogs. vs It was raining really hard.; She was a tall as a skyscraper. vs She was six feet tall.)EmotionConnecting with the reader vs remaining neutral/disconnectedPoint of View of TextFirst – the writer is a character in the text, uses I, me, my, us, etc…Second – the writer addresses the reader, uses you/yourThird – the writer is not involved in the text, uses he/she, they, etcFor the following examples, indicate whether the example is formal (F) or informal (I). Briefly explain why.ExampleFormal or InformalWhy?I won’t be coming tomorrow.I will be unable to attend tomorrow.May I please borrow a pencil?Hey, got a pencil I could use?She wants to go 1st.She indicated she would like to go first.Rewrite the following informal sentences in a formal rmal: Grab me fork from the drawer._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Informal: Watching tv is awesome!_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Informal: Did you know dinosaurs lived a long time ago?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Which style should an author choose? For the following examples, indicate if the author should use a formal (F) or informal (I) tone.___________Writing a letter to your best friend to see how they are doing___________Writing a paragraph summarizing a book you read for your teacher___________Writing a letter to an author to review his/her book___________Writing a letter to the editor of a newspaper to share your opinion on a topic in the news___________Writing a short story to share with your classmates___________Writing a book review on a store’s website___________Writing an essay on the health risks with smoking___________Writing a note to your mom to remember to pick you up from practiceIn your own words, write a two to three sentence explanation of when formal vs an informal style is appropriate in your writing._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ................
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