Text Types
This text types is written for an audience of one: yourself.
A Diary (Journal Entry will also be accepted)
This is something I will often complain about in your writing but it can be useful when done on purpose, such as in a speech or poem. Don't make me say it again.
Repetition
A letter or email needs to start with this, such as "Dear Mr. Greene".
Opening address or salutation
As part of the theme of Identity, we looked at this, which is essentially a smaller culture within a larger one.
A Subculture
How many points will be included in the prompt for an HL text?
3
This text type is meant to be delivered orally but you will have to write it out.
A speech (A Presentation will also be accepted)
This refers to the feel or emotion of a piece of writing.
Tone
What two elements are often included in a byline? (100 points for each)
Name (of the author/write) and the date
What are the two remaining themes we haven't studied this year? (100 points for each)
Social Organizations and Human Ingenuity (in any order)
What is the suggested word count range for HL texts?
450-600 words
This text type would be found in a newspaper or magazine; however, the register and tone would change depending on which one.
An Article
This refers to the formality of a piece of writing.
Register
Speeches commonly use this pronoun to evoke a sense of togetherness.
We
Within the theme of Experience, this subtopic deals with human movement.
Migration
One of the text types we have studied is a Brochure. However, it can go be 3 other names. What are they? (100 for each correct answer)
Pamphlets, Leaflets, & Flyers
This text type can be read online, written in an often informal manner while directly engaging the audience.
A Blog
This is a grammatical form which is basically telling someone what to do. It is unique in that it does not require a stated subject.
The Imperative
Blogs will often have this section for people to leave their own thoughts and opinions on the topic.
Comments
This subtopic of Sharing the Planet is about how the world is becoming more connected.
Globalization
Paper 1 is graded on 3 criteria; what are they?
(100 points for each & you CANNOT just say A, B, & C plus an extra 100 hundred if you remember how much each is worth)
A) Language-12
B) Meaning-12
C) Conceptual Understanding-6
This text type will make heavy use of the imperative voice and modal verbs. It will also employ formatting tools such as numbers and bullet points.
Guidelines and/or Instructions
These are special types of verbs, such as "will" & "can". Any verb that immediately follows them needs to be in the simple form.
Modals (Modal Verbs also accepted)
Articles often contain the so-called 5 W's; what are they? (100 for each)
Who, What, When, Where, Why (in any order)
This subtopic of Experiences is about things that take us from one phase of our lives to the next
Rites of Passage
This final question is about me, Mr. Greene. Let's see how much you know about your dear teacher. Each of these is worth 100 points:
1. What state is Mr. Greene from?
2. What is Mr. Greene's middle name?
3. What country was Mr. Greene in before coming to Thailand?
4. What university did Mr. Greene attend?
5. What country does Mr. Greene plan on moving to after ISE?
1. New York (Long Island to be specific)
2. Scott
3. South Korea (just Korea is fine)
4. The University of South Florida (USF)
5. Malaysia