Article
* will
have a title and the name of the author
* will
adopt a semi-formal to formal register (as appropriate to task)
* will
have an appropriate / engaging introduction and conclusion
* will
use a lively journalistic / magazine style
Blog, diary entry
Blog
* will
adopt a semi-formal to informal register
* will
have an eye-catching title
* will
use first person narration
* will
show awareness of the reader, e.g. through direct address to the reader
* may include
a direct request for comment and response at the end
Diary
* will
most probably adopt an informal register
* will
use first person narration
* will
indicate location in time e.g. headed with a date or day
* will
express reflection on the part of the writer, e.g. self-questioning
Brochure, leaflet, etc
* will
adopt a semi-formal register, and/or direct address to the intended audience
* will
have a main heading or promotional slogan, as appropriate
* will
make use of multiple sections : identified by sub-headings, bullet points, etc
* will
present lucid overall structure of argument
* may
include background information : e.g. 'Contact us' + phone number / email
Essay (SL only)
* will
have a stated sense of purpose / aim directed at a clear issue or question
* will
have introduction + conclusion linked to the 'sense of purpose'.
* will
have clear organisation : both in terms of the individual steps of the
argument, and overall
* will
support the organisation with appropriate paragraphing, use of cohesive
devices, etc
Interview
Embedded
* will
have a title and the name of the author
* will
adopt a semi-formal to formal register; may include informal in the quotations
* will
have appropriate introduction and conclusion, indicating the point of the interview
* will
use a lively journalistic style, aimed at involving and interesting the
audience
Transcript
* will
use a register appropriate to the degree of formality implied by the task
* will
have a Question & Response structure, showing the characters' 'alternating
speeches'
* will
express realistic oral speech, perhaps with complex interactions such as
interruptions
* will
make apparent an overall pattern of topics and ideas
Intro to debate, speech, etc
* will
adopt a semi-formal to formal register, perhaps with flashes of informality
* will
include speech rhetoric e.g. rhetorical questions, repetition, flashes of
humour
* will
address the audience and keep contact with them throughout (e.g. use of “we”
and “you” etc.)
* will
catch the audience’s attention at the beginning, and leave a clear impression
at the end
News report
* will
have a headline, and possibly sub-headline + byline
* will
use a semi-formal register - i.e. simple, clear and direct
* will
deploy factual information methodically, usually from main facts to subordinate
details
* will
usually employ short paragraphs , for clear and accessible reading
Official report
* will use
a basically formal register
* will
use a title introducing the subject
* will
have clear organisation, usually indicated by sub-headings, numbered sections,
etc
* will
usually, depending on task, be addressed to a specific audience
Proposal (HL only)
* will use
a basically formal register
* will
indicate the specific audience to which the proposal is addressed
* will
indicate clearly the purpose of the proposal, probably through an overall title
or heading
* will
show methodical organisation, probably through use of headings, numbered
sub-sections, etc
Review
* will
adopt a consistent register (informal, semi-formal or formal)
* will
have a title
* will
use a lively, direct style aimed to interest and entertain the readers
* may
have sub-headings.
Set of instructions, guidelines
* will
use a semi-formal register which is clear, functional and efficient
* will
have a main heading / title
* will
have a methodical organisation, probably emphasised by sub-headings, bullet
points, etc
* will
be adapted to the target audience (most easily detected by efforts to
anticipate difficulties)
Written correspondence
Formal
Letter (e.g. to Editor)
* will
adopt a semi-formal to formal register
* will
include the formal aspects of a letter (date, greeting, closing salutation,
etc)
* will
express ideas economically / concisely
* may
express ideas in vivid, punchy phrases; this should be rewarded
Email
* will
adopt an informal register
* will
adopt a lively, engaging style, perhaps with some ‘youth-speak’
* will
maintain a clear sense of address to a specific person
* will
have opening and closing salutations
* may
use the layout of an email (sender’s and recipient’s email addresses)
