Written Assignment due Wednesday 21st at 8pm: Possible Text Types

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Text Types to revise

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)