Use appropriate vocabulary, sentence structure, and usage to distinguish between formal and informal language. 0701.3.12

Links verified on 5/26/2014

1. Colloquialisms - examples of formal and informal language
2. Formal Language in Reports - online exercise - rewrite sentence using formal language. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
3. Interactive Vocabulary Builders for Test Prep - a collection of resources at Internet4Classrooms
4. Say What? - an interactive game where the user decides the correct answer to the question depending on formal or informal language (this is a British site so the audio may be challenging for some students)
5. Techniques for Writing: Using Specific Language - Strike a balance between specific and general language. Interactive exercise.
6. Vocabulary Worksheets for Test Prep - a collection of resources at Internet4Classrooms
7. Writing an Informal Letter - Understanding the difference between formal and informal letters, vocabulary practice, writing practice