Text Types
What type of text is used to inform a wide audience using opinions and interviews?
Article
What is the tone of a formal email to a teacher?
Who is the audience in an email to a university asking about application requirements?
University staff / Admissions officer
What text type would you choose to convince classmates to join an SA alumni club?
Speech / Blog / Leaflet
True or False: Your identity can affect how you choose to express ideas in writing.
True
Which text type is used to convince an audience to take action or think differently?
Speech / Opinion Column
What tone should a blog entry have?
Personal and informal
What is the purpose of a pamphlet about recycling?
To inform and persuade others to take action
What is the best text type to describe your volunteering experience and how it affected you?
Diary entry
What is the word count for Higher and Standard level?
SL: 250 - 400
HL: 450 - 600
You are writing about your daily life and intimate feelings. What is the most appropriate text type?
Diary entry
Define the term "register" in writing.
The level of formality used in language dpeending on the context and audience.
You're writing a letter to your friend that is moving to another country. What is the purpose of your text?
to say goodbye, maintain in contact and wish them well
You need to share the conclusions of an analysis you have done regarding the amount of pollution found in the school. What text type should you use?
Report
What should NOT be included in a FORMAL text?
NO: contractions, abbreviations, first person, slang
What text type do you use to formally suggest an idea to your school directives?
Proposal
When writing a speech for graduation, what tone should be used?
a mix of both humorous and serious
You are writing a speech for an environmental protest. What is the purpose of the text?
To persuade and inspire to support the cause
You are helping new students to adjust to your school. You want to create a clear and helpful text with tips for making friends, managing stress, and getting involved in school life. What is the most appropriate text type?
Guidelines
How long does Paper 1 last for SL? HL?
SL: 75 minutes
HL: 90 minutes
You want to share your ideas about cultural identity with the students in your school. What text type is the most appropriate.
Blog
What kind of tone and language should be used in a diary entry?
Reflective / Emotional / Personal
You are writing a diary entry after having a serious disagreement with your parents about your future plans. What is the purpose of your text?
To reflect on your feelings and process the situation
You recently read an article in your local newspaper giving inappropriate information about the effects of social media on teenagers. You strongly disagree and want to express your opinion to the public. What text type should you use?
Letter to the editor
What are the necessary features in an email?
To:
Subject:
Greeting
Closing