Pupil outcome: I can identify and analyse the layout and linguistic features of a diary entry. Key learning points: - The purpose of a diary entry is to recount important experiences and express feelings. - A diary entry has a specific...

Pupil outcome: I can write the final paragraph of a diary entry based on ‘Into the Forest’. Key learning points: - This paragraph recounts the final part of the boy’s journey and his reunion with his dad in the past tense. - The boy’s...

Pupil outcome: I can identify and analyse layout and linguistic features of a diary entry. Key learning points: - A diary entry is a type of recount written in the first person. - A diary entry is informal in its tone. - The purpose of a...

Pupil outcome: I can identify and analyse the layout and linguistic features of a diary entry. Key learning points: - The purpose of a diary entry is to recount important experiences and express feelings. - A diary entry follows a...

Pupil outcome: I can write a third person flashback section of the climax of ‘A Kind of Spark’ and I can write a first person section showing the reaction to Addie’s speech. Key learning points: - In this lesson, we are writing a third...

Pupil outcome: I can write a third person flashback section of the climax of ‘A Kind of Spark’ and I can write a first person section showing Addie’s speech. Key learning points: - In this lesson, we are writing a third person flashback...

Pupil outcome: I can write the first section of the climax of ‘A Kind of Spark’, adopting Addie’s perspective and using a range of language features. Key learning points: - We are writing a narrative that includes switches in perspective...

Pupil outcome: I can write the second paragraph of a diary entry. Key learning points: - Diary entries use informal language that reflect the character who is writing. - Writers switch between the present, past and future tenses in diary...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the quotes paragraph of a journalistic report. Key learning points: - Quotes from witnesses or experts give additional information about the event being reported on. - Quotes from witnesses are often more...

Pupil outcome: I can write the first paragraph of a diary entry. Key learning points: - Diary entries use informal language that reflect the character who is writing. - Writers switch between the present tense and past tense in diary...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Casey uses language, form and structure to express her viewpoint about social class. Key learning points: - The poem is written in a deliberately colloquial manner to reflect the pride in Casey's roots. -...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Agard uses language and structure to express his viewpoint. Key learning points: - The short lines and lack of punctuation make the poem sound conversational in tone. - The lack of punctuation could...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Hardy uses language, form and structure to convey the speaker’s attitude to war. Key learning points: - The poem takes the form of a dramatic monologue. - Regular meter creates an informal tone as the...

In this lesson, you can learn how to answer task one of the IELTS general writing exam.

In the general IELTS writing exam, task one involves writing a letter. Usually, you have to do three things in your letter. You...

In this lesson, you can learn about formal and informal English. You’ll learn how to recognise and use formal and informal styles in your spoken and written English. Practice what you've learned with a certified English...

In this video, I discuss the difference between formal and informal writing. I give an example of each and then go through a bunch of tips and tricks to write formally. If you follow the information in this video, your writing will sound...

Today we give you the top 5 myths and musunderstandings students have about the IELTS Speaking Exam. Listen up and learn the truth from a real Speaking Examiner.

Today you’ll find out if the word “freak” is too informal for IELTS Speaking Exams.

SchoolOnline's Primary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners and skilled teachers. Ideal for ages 9-13, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in...

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Formal vs informal English: Greetings and responses.  Everyone knows how to say "Hello" but there is so much more to greeting someone in English, and with so many variations and differences between formal vs informal English greetings it...

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