Formal and informal writing styles are explored through this activity. The first activity prompts students to identify whether a sentence is in a formal or informal writing style. Following this, the second part requires students to compose a pair of formal and informal sentences using the same underlying meaning from a specific cue.

Informal writing, characterized by casual words and a friendly tone, is what you might use when texting or talking to your friends and family. It's the realm of slang, emojis, and 'hey' instead of 'hello.' On the other hand, formal writing, with its proper grammar, absence of slang, and serious tone, is what you'll need for school essays, reports, or letters to someone important, like your teacher or principal.