Year 6 Using Formal and Informal Styles Homework Extension Formal and Informal

Year 6 Using Formal and Informal Styles Homework

Step 5: Year 6 Using Formal and Informal Styles Homework Extension Spring Block 3

Year 6 Using Formal and Informal Styles Homework Extension provides additional questions which can be used as homework or an in-class extension for the Year 6 Using Formal and Informal Styles Resource Pack. These are differentiated for Developing, Expected and Greater Depth.

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  • Year 6 Using Formal and Informal Styles Homework Extension with answers for Year 6 Spring Block 3.

National Curriculum Objectives

English Year 6: (6G7.2) The difference between vocabulary typical of informal speech and vocabulary appropriate for formal speech and writing [for example, find out – discover; ask for – request; go in – enter]

English Year 6: (6G7.3) The difference between structures typical of informal speech and structures appropriate for formal speech and writing [for example, the use of question tags: He’s your friend, isn’t he?, or the use of subjunctive forms such as If I were or Were they to come in some very formal writing and speech]
English Year 6: (6G7.4) Recognising vocabulary and structures that is appropriate for formal speech and writing, including subjunctive forms

Differentiation:

Questions 1, 4 and 7 (Varied Fluency)
Developing Underline the formal vocabulary in a text and replace with an informal alternative. Sentences include up to two clauses and use vocabulary taken predominantly from the Year 3/4 spelling list.
Expected Underline the informal vocabulary in a text and replace with a formal alternative. Sentences may have multiple clauses and use vocabulary taken predominantly from the Year 5/6 spelling list.
Greater Depth Underline the informal vocabulary in a text and replace with a formal alternative. Sentences vary in length and structure, and some language used is colloquial or archaic.

Questions 2, 5 and 8 (Varied Fluency)
Developing Complete a sentence in the same style. Vocabulary taken predominantly from the Year 3/4 spelling list.
Expected Complete a sentence in the same style. Sentences must include at least two clauses and use vocabulary taken predominantly from the Year 5/6 spelling list.
Greater Depth Complete a sentence in the same style. Sentences must include at least two clauses and some language used is colloquial or archaic.

Questions 3, 6 and 9 (Application and Reasoning)
Developing Explain whether ideas for a writing task are appropriate based on the style of writing required. Vocabulary taken predominantly from the Year 3/4 spelling list.
Expected Explain whether ideas for a writing task are appropriate based on the style of writing required. Vocabulary taken predominantly from the Year 5/6 spelling list.
Greater Depth Explain whether ideas for a writing task are appropriate based on the style of writing required. Some language used is colloquial or archaic.

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