Formal Vs Informal - Identifying, Understanding, Converting and Writing

This Formal and Informal Language Bundle provides a complete teaching sequence to help pupils understand, identify and apply formal and informal language in their writing — a key KS2 grammar and SATs writing objective.

The bundle moves step-by-step from word-level understanding, to sentence-level identification, to full sentence conversion and independent writing, ensuring pupils develop a secure grasp of tone, audience and register.

What’s included in the bundle

1. Formal and Informal Vocabulary Matching
   4 worksheets
   Pupils match 8 formal words to 8 informal equivalents on each sheet
   Builds strong word-level understanding
   (e.g. purchase → buy, enquire → ask)

2. Identifying Formal and Informal Sentences
   4 worksheets
   10 sentences per sheet
   Pupils label each sentence as Formal or Informal
   Focuses on recognition of tone and vocabulary choice

3. Identifying and Converting Sentences
   4 worksheets
   Pupils:
   Identify sentence style
   Rewrite sentences in the opposite register
   Develops practical sentence transformation skills

4. Creating Formal and Informal Sentences
   4 worksheets
   Each sheet provides:
   A formal word bank
   An informal word bank
   Pupils write their own formal and informal sentences
   Encourages independent application in writing

5. Formal and Informal Help Sheet
   A clear reference sheet explaining:
   What formal and informal language means
   When each style is used
   Example vocabulary and sentence structures
   Perfect for classroom display or pupil reference