Informal writing refers to writing that is used for communication between friends and relatives or by an individual to retain information for later reading. In a school setting, informal writing assignments get students writing without strict grading requirements.
Informal writing includes personal emails, friendly letters, journal entries, notes, outlines and lists. Teachers assign journal writing, informal essays on topics of interest, brief book reviews, informal opinion papers, fiction and freewriting exercises as informal assignments. Generally, these assignments are graded on a pass-fail system with every student getting full credit as long as the assignment is completed. For informal writing, the writer does not worry heavily about grammar but instead focuses on clear communication and getting ideas on paper.