This document discusses formal and informal language use. It begins with definitions of diction, denotative meaning, connotative meaning, and variations in language. It then provides examples of formal and informal sentences. The document outlines objectives for identifying formal or informal diction and practicing formal and informal conversations. It provides more information on denotative vs connotative meaning, and differences between formal and informal diction like vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure and setting. Students will then participate in an activity where they write formal and informal conversations in assigned settings. A quiz follows to identify sentence diction.

1. SPELLING
BEE
1. Diction
2. Denotative
3. Connotative
4. Variation
5. Colloquial

2. WRITING
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3. ACTIVITY
Initial
Identify if the sentences are formal or informal.
Would you care to explain the reasoning behind your decision to leave the gathering
early?
Why’d you leave the party so soon?
Hello, young man. It is a true pleasure to make your acquaintance. How are you
feeling today?
Hey, kid. Nice to meet you. What’s up?

4. EDUCATION BACKGROUND
OBJECTIVE 1 OBJECTIVE 2 OBJECTIVE 3
Identify whether the
sentence has a
formal diction or
informal diction
Write a formal and
informal
conversation
Contribute
meaningfully to
class discussion by
acting out the
conversations

5. DENOTATIVE CONNOTATIVE
The denotative meaning of a word is
that which is found in the dictionary.
It is also known as the literal meaning
of a word.
The connotative meaning of a word
is that which is assigned by the
writer to a word as it is used in the
context of his text. It is also known as
the figurative meaning of a word.

6. DICTION
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Variations on Language
Diction is the careful selection of words to communicate a
message or establish a particular voice or writing style.
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7. FORMAL INFORMAL
Formal diction makes use of
sophisticated language.
Informal diction is more of a
conversational style of writing.
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8. FORMAL INFORMAL
The writer does not make use of
any slang or colloquial words or
phrases.
The writer can make use of
slang words and colloquial
phrases in the content.
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9. FORMAL INFORMAL
They stick to the grammar rules
and guidelines.
It is not mandatory to follow all
the grammar rules and
guidelines.
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10. FORMAL INFORMAL
The formation of sentences is
very complex.
The formation of sentences is
simple and easy to
understand.
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11. FORMAL INFORMAL
It is mostly used in professional
texts, academic writing and
business documents.
It is used in short stories and
novels where real
characteristic can be depicted.
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12. FORMAL INFORMAL
The formal diction is slow and
more reliable.
Informal diction is fast and
non-reliable.

13. ACTIVITY
Group
The students will write be grouped into four. Each group will write
a formal and informal conversations in the settings below.
a.Teacher’s seminar B.Environmental campaign c.College enrollment
d.Round trip with family

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QUIZ
Short
Identify whether the sentence
has a formal diction or informal
diction.
FORMAL DICTION INFORMAL DICTION

15. STATEMENTS
item no. 1 item no. 2 item no. 3
I will address those
issues right away.
You must take your
raincoat as it is
raining cats and dogs.
Hello young man,
could you please
pass me the
glass of water.

16. STATEMENTS
item no. 4 item no. 5
Mr. Zink regrets that
he is unable to do
that which is so
kindly requested.
Thanks,
but I’d rather
not do that.

17. STATEMENTS
formal diction informal diction formal diction
I will address those
issues right away.
You must take your
raincoat as it is
raining cats and dogs.
Hello young man,
could you please
pass me the
glass of water.

18. STATEMENTS
formal diction informal diction
Mr. Zink regrets that
he is unable to do
that which is so
kindly requested.
Thanks,
but I’d rather
not do that.

19. WISDOM
Words of
""I am the wisest man
alive, for I know one
thing, and that is that I
know nothing."
socrates

20. class
Thank you,
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