Text Types 1
Interesting and catchy are words that you use to describe this part of a blog or article
What is the title?
This is the tone one would use when writing an email to a very close friend
Published online and usually has regular subscribers who can leave comments and ask questions.
What is a blog?
This is the tone or register one would use when writing to a potential employer
What is formal?
This is one sentence that states the argument or overall main idea of a piece of writing; often in the introduction
What is a thesis statement?
Includes step-by-step lists or how to statements
What are guidelines?
This is the opening sentence of an essay that is intended to grab the audience's attention
What is a hook?
Usually written as a personal, private text not to be shared with others
What is a diary?
This paragraph should always include a summary of the main ideas presented in the writing
What is a conclusion?
Written to gather support or approval for an idea, event, or activity; may be written in the form of a letter
What is a proposal?
Uses persuasive speech and a clear approach to engage the audience in a convincing way
What is the opening speech to a debate?
This is a type of writing that is for the public and is intended to inform about a particular subject or topic
What is an article?
Written to provide unbiased information on current events in a particular community or around the world
What is a news report?
This type of writing should never include self-evident or explanatory phrases
What is a diary or journal entry?
This type of writing makes an argument with logical and engaging examples, reasons, and evidence; should leave the reader with a lasting impression; can include a title
What is an essay?
Reads like a script, being an accurate portrayal of the words used, without commentary or description
What is an interview transcript?
This text type often includes clearly defined headings, short paragraphs, images, contact information
What is a brochure or leaflet?
This text includes a subject line, as well as opening and closing salutations
What is an email?
This type of writing might include a rating but will always provide an evaluation with clearly explained evidence
What is a review?
A public piece of writing that discusses ideas in a lively and provocative way in order to promote debate and attract a regular audience
What is a blog?
This text type should always include the date written above the opening salutation
What is a formal letter?
This is a type of writing based on description and commentary that includes liberal quotation (may be direct quotation or reported speech)
What is an embedded interview or article based on an interview?
Engages the audience with the use of rhetorical devices, such as alliteration, repetition, and rhetorical questions
What is a speech?
These types of writing will include a byline (provide two text types)
What are articles and blogs?
Uses an objective tone; clearly organized with a title, subheadings, or sections; finishes with a clear conclusion or recommendations for action
What is an official report?