Chapter 12.1
Master Formal and Informal Language for Every Situation
You will learn when to use polite, formal language with adults and casual, informal language with friends.
What You'll Learn
You learn formal language uses complete sentences with adults
You practice informal language with friends using casual words
You discover greetings change based on who you're meeting
You understand contractions work better in informal speaking situations
What You'll Practice
1
You practice writing polite thank you notes to adults
2
You learn appropriate greetings for teachers versus friend situations
3
You master making respectful phone calls using formal language
Why This Matters
You need these language skills to communicate respectfully with adults and comfortably with friends in different situations throughout your life.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Formal Language
Informal Language
Polite Speech
Greetings
Communication
OH Curriculum Aligned
