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4 th hour Wildcat Welcome Rewind Formal vs. Informal Language

4 th hour Wildcat Welcome Rewind Formal vs. Informal Language. When to use which?. Formal Language. Is used when you want to make a good impression on people in respected positions. You speak in a more traditional way and use longer forms of words when you want to be formal.

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4 th hour Wildcat Welcome Rewind Formal vs. Informal Language

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  1. 4th hourWildcat Welcome RewindFormal vs. Informal Language When to use which?

  2. Formal Language • Is used when you want to make a good impression on people in respected positions. You speak in a more traditional way and use longer forms of words when you want to be formal

  3. Formal Language with • Teachers • Principals • Counselors • Neighbors • Firemen, Policemen • Who else?

  4. Informal Language • Is used when you talk to peers or adults whom you feel close to. You might speak in a more relaxed way, by using slang and shorter forms of words, when you want to be informal. You should continue to be respectful when being informal. • Profanity is NOT acceptable.

  5. Informal Language with • Your best friend • Your sister • Your babysitter • Your cousin • Who else?

  6. Change to Formal • Hi • Sure! • Will ya? • Ya gotta do it! • What do you want?

  7. Change to Informal • I would be delighted! • I certainly appreciate this. • It has been a pleasure meeting you. • Could you possibly give me a hand with this project?

  8. Formal or Informal? • You call your dad at work and his boss answers the phone. • You are asking someone out on a date. • You are talking to your parents at the dinner table. • You are trying to convince the assistant principal to change the date of the detention you were given.

  9. Formal Language • Looks like (nonverbal communication!) • Standing or sitting straighter than usual • Sounds like • “Hello, Mrs. Cadle” • “Please, may I…” • “Nice to meet you.”

  10. Informal • Looks like (nonverbal communication!) • Standing or sitting in a relaxed position • Sounds like • Using slang • “Hi” • “What are yadoin’?” • “What’s new?”

  11. Nonverbal Communication • What are some other examples of disrespectful nonverbal communication? • slouching down in one’s seat…. • What are some other examples of respectful nonverbal communication? • sitting up straight….

  12. Time to Test Ourselves.. Dinner at the White House and Role Play activities…..

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