The Role of Language and Story

OBJECTIVES Students will be able to explain the five registers of language. Students will be able to explain the five registers of language. Students will understand the difference between casual and formal register. Students will understand the difference between casual and formal register. Students will understand the difference between primary and secondary discourse. Students will understand the difference between primary and secondary discourse.

Registers and Explanations FROZEN FROZEN FORMAL FORMAL CONSULTIVE CONSULTIVE CASUAL CASUAL INTIMATE INTIMATE Always the same Always the same Complete sentences and specific words Complete sentences and specific words Formal language in conversation Formal language in conversation Between friends Between friends Between lovers; harassment Between lovers; harassment

Discourse – Patterns and Primary/Secondary PATTERNS PATTERNS  formal – straight to the point  Casual – go around and around, then to the point PRIMARY AND PRIMARY ANDSECONDARY  Primary is the first acquired language  Secondary is the language of the larger society

What does this info mean in the school setting? Formal register is directly taught Formal register is directly taught Casual register is the primary register for many students Casual register is the primary register for many students Discourse patterns should be directly taught Discourse patterns should be directly taught Both story structures should be used Both story structures should be used Use of inappropriate register is a time for instruction Use of inappropriate register is a time for instruction Students must understand formal register affects their ability to get a good job Students must understand formal register affects their ability to get a good job