Formal or Informal Texts

Formal and Informal Texts

TEXT TYPE FORMAL LANGUAGE FIXED FORM / STRUCTURE

PLANNED FUNCTION AND CONTEXT EXAMPLE PAGE(S) Blog x Provide information, expression of self 28, 58 Conversation with customer service x Speaking to customer service at airport 2, 125 Conversation with a friend

chart diagram encounter møte fixed bestemt in advance i forkant frames rammer conventions konvensjoner/konvensjonar GO ONLINE to study the complete chart. Private conversation 72

What you have learned about formal and informal situations and language will also help you choose a suitable text type to get your message across. The more you adapt your language and form to the situation, the more likely you are to communicate successfully. As the table on page 69 illustrates, there are many language features to consider in formal or informal communication. In addition, it is important to choose the appropriate text type for your purpose. You will find numerous examples of both formal and informal texts throughout this textbook. TEXT TYPE CHART For further help, the text type chart is an overview of some of the text types you might encounter in everyday life. It tells whether the text requires formal language, whether the form of the text is fixed and whether this is the type of text that can be planned in advance. Try to always set time to plan by using the model texts and writing frames as a basis for your oral or written texts.Vurderingseksemplar

Contracts and agreements x x x Make a deal go online

CV x x x Apply for jobs 82

Five-paragraph essay x x x Present and discuss a topic, show knowledge 48, 94, 136, 188, 242

Job interview x Jo oJ b b in ni te t rv r ie ew x x Convince employer to hire you 91 Co Conv vn ince ce emp ploye y r to hire e yo y u 9 91

Formal Semi-formal: mainly formal, but genre conventions/forms are less strict Informal

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11 Choose two texts from the text type chart, one formal and one informal, and go through them.

Use both the text type chart and the table on page 69 for help. a Note at least three specific examples from each text that prove its level of formality. b Present and discuss your answers with a partner. If you do not agree, try to convince your partner by referring to your findings and explain. 12 Study the text type chart and the listed example texts.

Rank at least five oral and written texts on a scale based on the following measures: ● most informal to formal ● most unprepared to prepared Challenge yourself to explain and give reasons for your answer.

13 Work in small groups and create a digital poster of your joint scale. On the poster, state three to five main rules that can help you choose the appropriate text type and level of formality for your communication. Save to your computers. 14 Below are the five text types you will probably encounter most often as a vocational student Informal Unplanned and worker. Choose two of these text types and make a mind map where you fill in as much as possible on the main bubbles in the illustrated example below. five-paragraph essay, oral presentation, CV, professional email, manual Explain function/use Formal PlannedVurderingseksemplar

Formal/ informal language examples

Explain fixed/unfixed structure