Text Types 1
Interesting and catchy are words that you use to describe this part of a blog or article
Title
This is the tone one would use when writing an email to a very close friend
Informal
Published online and usually has regular subscribers who can leave comments and ask questions.
A Blog
This is the tone or register one would use when writing to a potential employer
Formal
This is one sentence that states the argument or overall main idea of a piece of writing; often in the introduction
Thesis statement
Includes step-by-step lists or how to statements
Guidelines
This is the opening sentence of an essay that is intended to grab the audience's attention
A Hook
Usually written as a personal, private text not to be shared with others
A Diary
This paragraph should always include a summary of the main ideas presented in the writing
A Conclusion
Written to gather support or approval for an idea, event, or activity; may be written in the form of a letter
A Proposal
Uses persuasive speech and a clear approach to engage the audience in a convincing way
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
An Article
Written to provide unbiased information on current events in a particular community or around the world
A News report
This type of writing should never include self-evident or explanatory phrases
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
An Essay
Reads like a script, being an accurate portrayal of the words used, without commentary or description
An Interview script
This text type often includes clearly defined headings, short paragraphs, images, contact information
A Brochure or Leaflet
This text includes a subject line, as well as opening and closing salutations
An Email
This type of writing might include a rating but will always provide an evaluation with clearly explained evidence
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
A Blog
This text type should always include the date written above the opening salutation
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)
An embedded interview or article based on an interview
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Engages the audience with the use of rhetorical devices, such as alliteration, repetition, and rhetorical questions
A Speech
These types of writing will include a byline (provide two text types)
Articles and Blogs
Uses an objective tone; clearly organized with a title, subheadings, or sections; finishes with a clear conclusion or recommendations for action
An Official report