Formal or Informal English Activity
Card sort on formal and informal English: students read 12 lettered statements and write each letter under the Formal English or Informal English column.

- Grades
- Grades 3–5, Elementary
- File type
- Preparation
- Print ready
- Subject
- ELA, Language Development, ESL
- Topic
- Speaking and Listening, italian formal vs informal
- Resource types
- Activities
- Preparation
- Print ready
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What's inside this resource
This activity is great for helping students determine when to use formal or informal English. It's perfect for ESL students or any student who struggles with using the correct language for different situations. This activity will help them understand the importance of using the right language for the right situation.
In the classroom
Teaching tips & learning objectives
Learning objectives
- Classify statements as formal or informal English
Skills covered
- Recognizing register — deciding whether each lettered statement is formal or informal
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Concepts & topics
Core concepts
- Formal English
- Informal English
- Register
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