Example 1: This is to inform you that your book has been

rejected by our publishing company as it was not up to the

required standard. In case you would like us to reconsider
it, we would suggest that you go over it and make some
necessary changes.

Example 2: You know that book I wrote? Well, the

publishing company rejected it. They thought it was awful.
But hey, I did the best I could, and I think it was great. I’m
not gonna redo it the way they said I should.
Here's a list of some of the main differences
between informal and formal writing:

Informal: May use colloquial words/expressions

(kids, guy, awesome, a lot, etc.).

Formal: Avoid using colloquial words/expressions

(substitute with children, man/boy, wonderful, many,
etc.)
Informal: May use contractions (can’t, won’t, shouldn’t, etc.).

Formal: Avoid contractions (write out full words – cannot,

will not, should not, etc.).

Informal: May use first, second, or third person.

Formal: Write in third person (except in business letters

where first person may be used).
Informal: May use clichés (loads of, conspicuous by
absence, etc.)
Formal: Avoid clichés (use many, was absent, etc.)

Informal: May address readers using second person

pronouns (you, your, etc)
Formal: Avoid addressing readers using second
person pronouns (use one, one’s, the reader, the
reader’s, etc.)
Informal: May use abbreviated words
(photo, TV, etc)
Formal: Avoid using abbreviated words
(use full versions – like photograph, television, etc.)

Informal: May use imperative voice

(e.g. Remember….)
Formal: Avoid imperative voice
(use Please refer to.….)
Informal: May use active voice
(e.g. We have noticed that…..)
Formal: Use passive voice
(e.g. It has been noticed that….)

Informal: May use short and simple sentences.

Formal: Longer and more complex sentences are
preferred
(short simple sentences reflects poorly on the writer)
Informal: Difficulty of subject may be
acknowledged and empathy shown to the reader.

Formal: State your points confidently and offer

your argument firm support.

***These are just some of the differences between

formal and informal writing. The main thing to
remember is that both are correct, it is just a matter
of tone and setting.
Formal English is used mainly in academic writing and
business communications,

Informal English is casual and is appropriate when

communicating with friends and other close ones.

***The way we write in academic and

scientific settings differs greatly from the
way we write to a friend or close one.
EN2WCIVa-c-1
EN2WCIVa-1.1
Participate in
brainstorming
generating
EN2WCIVb-1.2
ideas
webbing
through
EN2WCIVc-1.3
prewriting
Drawing
activities
EN3WCIIa-b-1
EN3WCIId-h-3
Participate in
*Write at least three
generating ideas
Sentences from various
through prewriting
Familiar sources
activities
a. EN3WCIIa-1.1
*Write different
brainstorming
forms of simple
b.EN3WCIIb-1.2
Composition as a
webbing
response to stories/ poems
c. EN3WCIIc-1.3
listened to
drawing
EN4WC-Ia2.2.1 EN4WS-IIa2.8.1

Write 2-3 Recognize the

connected basic parts of a
sentences paragraph
EN5WC- EN5WC-
Ia1.1.6.1 Id2.2.4
Plan a two to Write two to
three paragraph three
composition paragraph
using an composition
outline/other based on the
graphic prepared
organizers outline
EN6WC- EN6WC- EN6WC-IId2.2.6
IIb1.1.6.1 IIc1.1.6.1 Write a 4-
Plan a Use paragraph
composition appropriate composition
using an graphic showing:
outline/other organizers -comparison
graphic for and contrast
organizers pre-writing -cause and effect
tasks -problem and
solution
EXPLICIT TEACHING OF A WRITING SKILL :
I. Objectives:
a. Identify the parts of a paragraph
b. Write 2-3 paragraph composition based on the prepared outline
c. Express one’s ideas and feelings thru writing
II. Subject Matter and Materials:
• Topic: Writing 2-3 paragraph composition based on the prepared
outline
• Approach: Constructivism
• Strategy: Direct Instruction
• Activity: Tell-Guide-Act (TGA)
A. Reference:
https://essayinfo.com/essays/informal-essay/

B. PPT Presentation; activity cards; Manila Paper and

Pentel Pen; teacher made poems
III. Procedure
A. Preliminary Activities:
1. Spelling-Mastery
• deceive
• believe
• receipt
• conceited
• grievance

2. Pronunciation Drill: (Production Phase)

Dolch Basic Sight Words Level 5
B. Lesson Proper
Step 1: Introduction/Warm Up
*How do you think parents support needs of the family?
*Can you tell something about your parents?

Step 2: Teaching/Modelling (TELL)

*Present a sample paragraph for pupils to read and
analyze.
*The teacher herself will read first the composition by
paragraph to set example on correct pronunciation,
intonation, stress and pausing.
 THE TEACHERS’ DAUGHTER
by: Nica GaiL R. Garcia

Being born from parents who are both teachers, I am a living witness to what teachers go through, what they sacrifice for
their students, and what it cost them to be in the noblest profession. When I was in my primary years, I used to envy children
whose Mom or Dad fetch them to school, brought them food at lunchtime, and had their parents personally attend meetings or
programs in school. Why? Because those things I never experienced.

My Mom, who is an elementary teacher would always be the last to sleep at night to make sure that everything is all set
for us the next day. She could not take me to school herself because she has to come to her class earlier than her students.
She could neither bring me food for lunch because she has to attend to her students even during breaks when most untoward
incidents happen. And not even once that I could recall her attending meetings on time because she has to make sure that
every pupil of her has gone home safely before she could leave. Same goes with my father, a high school teacher who works
harder than my mother. I can proudly say that my father is one of the best if not the best among the teachers of his generation.
If my Mom was the last to sleep, my father is the first to rise. He would wake up as early as 3 ’o clock in the morning doing his
paper works. And often, he deprives himself of rest because he has to make sure he is completely armed before facing his
class. He works much on what he calls as “interventions” to help struggling students but never does he offer me any help on
my home works. “You can do it” is an overused phrase.

Despite that, I honestly believe that my parents love me far beyond their students. It’s just that their work has that high
demand for time, effort and more so, - sacrifice… that most people are not aware of. And TEACHERS unselfishly offer
themselves in their profession because the teachers knew that the future of their students depends highly on them. With that, I
am prouder that I am a teacher’s daughter or the teachers’ daughter.
*Comprehension Check-up (by paragraph)
1. What type of composition is given?
2. How many paragraphs are there?
3. Can you name the different parts of the paragraph?
4. How does the writer introduce her topic?
4.1. Where do the writer’s parents work? Why?
4.2. How does the writer feel about her parents?
5. How does the writer describe her …
5.1. mother?
5.2. father?
THE TEACHERS’ DAUGHTER
by: Nica GaiL R. Garcia

When I was in my primary years, I used to envy children whose Mom or Dad fetch them to school, brought them
food at lunchtime, and had their parents personally attend meetings or programs in school. Why? Because those things
I never experienced.

My Mom, who is an elementary teacher would always be the last to sleep at night to make sure that everything is
all set for us the next day. She could not take me to school herself because she has to come to her class earlier than her
students. She could neither bring me food for lunch because she has to attend to her students even during breaks when
most untoward incidents happen. And not even once that I could recall her attending meetings on time because she has
to make sure that every pupil of her has gone home safely before she could leave. Same goes with my father, a high
school teacher who works harder than my mother. I can proudly say that my father is one of the best if not the best
among the teachers of his generation. If my Mom was the last to sleep, my father is the first to rise. He would wake up
as early as 3 ’o clock in the morning doing his paper works. And often, he deprives himself of rest because he has to
make sure he is completely armed before facing his class. He works much on what he calls as “interventions” to help
struggling students but never does he offer me any help on my home works. “You can do it” is an overused phrase.

Despite that, I honestly believe that my parents love me far beyond their students. It’s just that their work has that
high demand for time, effort and more so, - sacrifice… that most people are not aware of. And TEACHERS unselfishly
offer themselves in their profession because the teachers knew that the future of their students depends highly on
them. With that, I am prouder that I am a teacher’s daughter or the teachers’ daughter.
Step 3: Guided Practice (GUIDE)

Step 4: Independent Practice (ACT)

Step 5: Application: