Text Type ID
This text type often starts with “Dear…” and ends with “Yours sincerely.”
Formal letter — starts with “Dear Sir/Madam,” ends with “Yours sincerely/faithfully.”
Name two language features typical of a blog entry.
First person (“I”), informal tone, emotive language, reader engagement (“What do you think?”).
Who is the intended audience of a review?
Readers interested in the product or experience (magazine, website visitors).
What paragraph pattern is typical in a report?
Introduction → Findings → Analysis → Conclusion/Recommendations.
How much time should you spend planning your Paper 1 response?
Around 10–15 minutes for planning structure, register, and key ideas.
This text type evaluates a product or experience and often includes recommendations.
Review — evaluates something (film, product, restaurant) and gives recommendations.
What’s the purpose of a headline in an article?
To attract attention and summarize the article’s main idea.
Which text type best fits the purpose: to persuade classmates to take action?
Speech — persuasive and public.
In which part of a review do you give an evaluation?
Evaluation section — after summary or description; express opinion with justification.
What must you make clear in your Paper 1 response introduction?
Context, audience, and purpose — show who you’re writing to, why, and for what goal (embedded naturally in the text).
This text type aims to inform objectively and may include subheadings, data, and conclusions.
Report — objective, structured with subheadings (Introduction, Findings, Conclusion).
How should tone differ between a letter to a friend and a letter to the editor?
Friend → informal, personal, contractions; Editor → formal, respectful, persuasive.
What tone should you use when addressing a school principal?
Respectful, polite, formal; no slang or contractions.
Why is signposting language important in an article?
Guides readers through ideas and improves cohesion (“Firstly,” “In conclusion”).
List two assessment criteria for Paper 1.
A – Language, B – Message (and C – Conceptual understanding for HL).
This persuasive text type often includes rhetorical questions and a clear stance.
Speech — persuasive, rhetorical, addresses an audience directly.
Give two examples of cohesive devices suitable for a report.
“Furthermore,” “In addition,” “As a result,” “However.”
Which text type is most appropriate for informing a youth magazine’s readers about cultural diversity?
Article — informative and reflective, tailored to young readers.
Order these: greeting – purpose – closing – details – signature.
Correct order: Greeting → Purpose → Details → Closing → Signature.
What’s the main difference between Language and Message criteria?
Language → accuracy and range; Message → relevance, development, and clarity of ideas.
This text type is published for a general audience and combines facts with opinion.
Article — semi-formal to formal, factual plus opinion.
What are three elements that should appear in the introduction of a speech?
Greeting, topic introduction, engaging hook (quote/question), and clear purpose.
Identify one language feature that reflects formal register and one that reflects informal register.
Formal → passive voice (“It is believed…”); Informal → contractions or slang (“I’m,” “cool”)
Name the key components of a speech conclusion.
Summary of key ideas, call to action, memorable closing remark.
How can you demonstrate strong awareness of context and audience in Paper 1?
Use register, tone, and conventions that clearly suit the given situation and purpose.