Choosing Formal Vocabulary
Distinguish between formal and informal vocabulary, selecting words appropriate for formal speech and writing such as 'discover' instead of 'find out' and 'request' instead of 'ask for'
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When your child is writing something formal — like a letter or a report — do they choose more sophisticated words, like "enquire" instead of "ask" or "sufficient" instead of "enough"?
Distinguish between formal and informal vocabulary, selecting words appropriate for formal speech and writing such as 'discover' instead of 'find out' and 'request' instead of 'ask for'
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- Replace informal words with formal equivalents in a given text
- Identify formal vocabulary choices in official letters and reports
- Write the same message twice using formal vocabulary for a letter and informal vocabulary for a text message
“When your child is writing something formal — like a letter or a report — do they choose more sophisticated words, like "enquire" instead of "ask" or "sufficient" instead of "enough"?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Language
- Subject
- English
- Domain
- Vocabulary
- Age range
- Ages 10–11
Standards