“PRONOUNCE ME

RIGHT”
Definition:
Causing great damage.
Word:
Disastrous
\ di-zas-tres \
Definition:
A collection of items of the same type
stored in a hidden or inaccessible place.
Word:
Cache
/kaSH/
Definition:
An embarrassing or tactless act or remark in
a social situation.
Word:
Faux Pas
\ foh-pah \
Definition:
The second month of the year.

Word:
February
\ feh-byoo-eh-ree\
Definition:
The day of the week before Thursday and
following Tuesday.
Word:
Wednesday
\ wenz·dei\
“Who are you?”
FORMAL &
INFORMAL
WORDS
“Thumbs up or
Finger Heart”
DIRECTION:
Read the phrase/sentences, identify if
the sentence uses formal or informal
words. Raise "thumbs up" if you think
the answer is formal, and raise the
"finger heart" if you think the answer is
informal. Whoever rings the bell first
has the chance to answer.
FORMAL &
INFORMAL
WORDS
Some example of formal words
and their informal counterparts.
FORMAL WORDS INFORMAL WORDS
investigate look into
discover find out
eliminate get rid of
request ask for
assist help out
increase go up
establish set up
raise bring up
produce come up with
FORMAL LANGUAGE
is used for serious topics or when
speaking with people that one
does not know well. In persuasive
writing, formal language is used
when the text is academic in
nature.
*Uses longer sentence
*No words should be simplified
*Abbreviations are spelled out
in full
*Uses complex sentences
*Uses third person point of
view
Informal language
is usually used when speaking with
people that one knows quite well.
This is used in conversations and
may feature colloquialisms or slang
words. Idiomatic expressions and
contractions are also considered
informal language.
EXAMPLE:
It has come to the administration’s attention that many
students are tardy to class. It has been suggested that
students who incur more than five instances of
tardiness in a month be required to render community
service.

The administration noticed that many students come to

class late. They then came up with the idea that
students who are late for more than five times each
month should do community service.
“Find your match”
DIRECTION: Each will be given a
pieces of heart that has sentences
on it. For every sentence, one is
written in a formal language and it's
counterpart informal language.

If you got the formal sentence, look

for the missing piece which is the
informal sentence of it and vice
versa.
“Tickling Mind”
Direction:
The class will be divided into two. Each
group will write a formal short
announcement about the Nutrition
Day of UCSIPS and also create its
counterpart which is informal. A
checklist of words will be given in
order for the group to create a formal
and informal sentence.
Standards to observe
while doing the activity:
*Work silently
*Cooperate with your
group
*Avoid distraction
Your work will be graded base
on these categories;
35% Content and Organization
30% Grammar and Usage
20% Cooperation and Collaboration

15% Sentence Construction

TOTAL 100%
ESSAY:
DIRECTION: Answer the question by writing a
short paragraph.

1. What is the importance

of knowing when and
how to use formal and
informal words/language.