Formal & Informal, Slang, Do’s & Don’ts Unit 2 Successful writing

Questions… When would you use informal writing ? When would you use informal writing ? Who are the people you would write informal letters to ? Who are the people you would write informal letters to ? When would you use formal writing ? When would you use formal writing ? Who are the people you would write formal letters to ? Who are the people you would write formal letters to ?

Formal vs. Informal Style Formal: Dear Sir, After examining your job description, I feel I am an excellent candidate. I have many years of experience performing these specific duties. My résumé is attached. Please read it over at your convenience and contact me if you have questions. Sincerely, Andrew Meyer Informal: Hey, Sara! What's going on tonight? Call me before you guys leave, okay? --Beth

Questions… What are the difference in formal and informal writing ? What are the difference in formal and informal writing ? Name words that are formal then say the informal word. Name words that are formal then say the informal word. Ex: Hello - Hi & concur – agree & Good Bye – bye & do over - revise

Formal vs. Informal pg These are the two major categories of style. Formal Vocabulary: high-level; business-like Organization of text: very structured; perhaps with subtopics Audience – business and professional Sentences: structure varies Informal Informal Vocabulary – low-level; perhaps slang; dialogue Organization of text – more so narrative or note-like Audience – usually personal Sentences – don’t vary as much in structure; mostly simple or compound sentences

remember: Organization of Text Writing is organized in various ways, depending upon the author’s purpose: to inform, to entertain, to express a belief or opinion, to persuade, business, social, professional, etc... (Remember these? ) (Remember these? ) Choosing the right words are important !

Slang Words pg Slang is an informal way of writing and speaking. Usage of slang is when writing to friends or relative or people you know well. Slang is an informal way of writing and speaking. Usage of slang is when writing to friends or relative or people you know well. Professional writers use it for a colorful twist to make a story interesting or for charactors to seem realistic. Professional writers use it for a colorful twist to make a story interesting or for charactors to seem realistic. DO NOT use slang in Professional Writing or in Business. DO NOT use slang in Professional Writing or in Business.

Questions… Can you name some slang words ? Can you name some slang words ? How many slang words or phrases do you know ? How many slang words or phrases do you know ? Are slangs fun ? Are slangs fun ? Are slang words confusing ? Are slang words confusing ? Why ? Why ?

Questions… Chinglish What is Chinglish to you ? What is Chinglish to you ? Why is the such a thing as chinglish ? Why is the such a thing as chinglish ? Do all languages have something like chinglish ? Do all languages have something like chinglish ? How can you avoid chinglish ? How can you avoid chinglish ?

Chinglish Avoid literal translations. Avoid literal translations. In any language, you can not translate thing directly. Meaning you can not word for word translate the meaning of each word. You must translate a phrase, not words. The words will help you to understand, most times, but you must say what the meaning is of what you want to say.

Questions… What are common mistakes when writing ? What are common mistakes when writing ?

Repetition of meaning Chinese language it is common to repeat. Chinese language it is common to repeat. In Eglish writing, Do NOT repeat the mean over and over again. In Eglish writing, Do NOT repeat the mean over and over again. New writers, as well as, Chinese students tend to repeat meanings. New writers, as well as, Chinese students tend to repeat meanings. Good writers will make the point/meaning and move on to the next point. Good writers will make the point/meaning and move on to the next point.

Homework Review Units 3 and Unit 4 Review Units 3 and Unit 4 Fill in all exercises you are able. Fill in all exercises you are able. TRY to do the exercises, using pencil even if you do not fully understand. See how much you do know !!!