Your groups today Gold : AR, BU, FH, HJ, HM, JA, NI, OM, TA, YA, YE, KZ Silver : AZ, AF, AH, AM(2), HI, MI, IR, MA, MM, ZS, FZ Blue: SO, MK, MU, KR, BA, AM, AS.
Miss Rea The Titanic
LO: To write using formal language. 19 20 21 18 17 15 16 22 23 28 29 30 27 26 24 25 14 13 3 4 2 1 End 5 6 11 12 9 10 8 7 LO: To write using formal language. What is formal language? Where do we see formal language being used? Do we speak or write using formal language most commonly? ‘formal language is used in situations that are serious and that involve people who we do not know well.’
Formal language is… Clear and to the point Has a polite tone Uses some long and complex sentences Good vocabulary
Can you identify which phrases are formal? 17 18 19 20 16 15 12 13 14 21 22 28 29 30 27 26 23 24 25 11 10 4 3 2 End 5 1 6 8 9 7 Can you identify which phrases are formal? I am writing to inform you… Sorry! No bother I am very grateful. That is not a problem In contrast I eagerly await your response. Cheers!
Can you identify which phrases are formal? I am writing to inform you… Sorry! No bother I am very grateful. That is not a problem In contrast I eagerly await your response. Cheers!
What do you already know about the Titanic? You have 2 minutes to talk to the person next to you about what you know happened to the Titanic in 1912. - Do you know who was on board? - Where was the boat heading? - How many people did it carry? - What disaster took place? - Why did so many people loose their lives? - What facilities where on board? - What was the problem with the lifeboats? 2 minutes
Broadsheet Newspaper article Formal Rhetorical Questions More complex sentences Statistics Person descriptions relate to personality or position in society Politician’s comments often are included
Your turn… Remember to use formal language! Your task is to use the information provided and the checklist given to create a Broadsheet style newspaper article on the Titanic, Gold- The opening of the Titanic Silver and Blue- The sinking of the Titanic Remember to use formal language!
An example to stay first class will have a private bathroom, sitting room and bedroom. These luxuries ensure that you have privacy on your journey aboard the Titanic. The Titanic, the largest ship to be built, is due to set sail this week. After 3 years of hard work and millions of dollars, the vessel is finally preparing to set sail from Southampton to New York on Wednesday. With the ability to carry over 2000 passengers there is a wide range of activities which can be carried out while on board. This great ship will offer a range of accommodation types to suit a range of passengers. Travelling in first class will provide you with a suite. Those fortunate enough
Think about the following questions as you are completing your newspaper article. 10 minutes
To write a newspaper article using formal language. What to include: Headline Facts Formal connectives e.g While, although, in addition 3rd Person Avoid contractions e.g didn’t, can’t, we’ll A range of sentence structures 5 3