IB French B SL Text Types (OSC)

Le journal intime

- Always have a date.

- "Cher journal"

- Direct and expressive style.

- Pretend to be conversing with a friend and address them directly.

- Conclude by saying good night to journal and sign.

(Merci d’être là pour moi, mon cher journal)

Le blog

- Personal page: express/share emotions about a specific issue with others; include photos.

- Familiarity of language depends on nature and audience of blog website.

- Blog entries must be dated.

- Entries appear on page in reverse chronological order.

L'article

- A main title.

- A date.

- The name of the journalist.

- Divide topics into paragraphs with subheadings.

- Examples, percentages + pictures to reinforce message.

- Brief introduction.

La lettre formelle

- Start with name, surname, and address of sender and then reciever

- Objet

- Madame or Monsieur (NO CHER …)

- Introduction of letter objective (par la présent, je vous écris pour…)

- Paragraphs

- Formule de politesse (Je vous prie d’agréer, Madame (or) Monsieur, l’expression de mes sentiments distinguées

- Signature

La lettre informelle

- Needs to look and be structured like a letter; must be logical.

- Addresses.

- Place and date.

- Formule d'appel.

- Formule de politesse.

- Signature

- Coherent use of register

Le courriel ou courrier électronique

- Write electronic addresses at the top.

- Write the place and date.

- Formule d'appel.

- Formule de politesse.

- Signature

- "Vous" form and formal register and vocabulary.

- Could use "tu" form for informal email + informal register.

Le discours

- Address your adience: e.g. chers collègues.

- Introduce yourself if in front of unknown audience.

- Short but catchy introduction to your topic.

- Choose appropriate register of language for audience and use it coherently.

- Address your audience directly to engage them and keep them engaged --> rhetorical questions.

- Use repetitions and "règles de 3".

- Use punctuation (!/!!/...) to convey emotions.

- Write in italics/bold or underline for emphasis.

- Give examples and facts to prove what you are saying.

Le guide de recommandations/le dépliant/la brochure

- Catchy/explicit/useful title.

- Must have a good introduction.

- Subtitles --> structured guide.

- Use examples and facts as proof.

- Use punctuation/bold/italics/underlining for emphasis.

- Use pictures.

-Contact information (Contactez le group, moi: 012313212312)

Le compte rendu/le rapport officiel

- Account/summary of event you might have been involved in.

- Factual report; objective and precise.

- An account will give detailed information about the event, as well as examples and proof.

- A structured write-up; mostly past-tense, and draw a clear conclusion regarding the benefit or success of the event that took place.

- Style and register vary according to context, aim, purpose and audience.

- Compte Rendu: structure, title, indicate who is the writer, a brief but sharp introduction and a short conclusion.

La revue/la critique de film/livre/concert

- Use specific vocabulary linked to films, books or events.

- Describe characters, the plot, the special effects or the style of writing/music.

- Mention the writer or film director and actors/musicians/organisers.

- Summarise story/plot --> express personal opinions about different aspects.

- Indicate ratings/verdict.

- Make references to previous film/novels/plays in a structured review with appropriate linking devices.

L'interview

- Interview conducted in a structured and logical way.

- Short introduction and conclusion, and title.

- Thank interviewee at the end.

- Include personal anecdotes from the interviewee.

- Express personal views and opinions.

- Use punctuation to reflect emotions and mood.

- Use a variety of grammar and linguistic tools, linking devices, and a rich and specific range of vocabulary.

Le tract/l'appel

- Aims to give information, express strong opinions and convince/incite or to act about a specific issue.

- Visually attract people's attention; title, use of capital letters, bold/italics/underlined, bullet points, punctuation.

- Be structured: clearly and logically.

- Be convincing: use of repitition/questions - persuasive language.

- Use appropriate and varied vocabulary and grammar items.

Courrier de lectures

-Main heading: Courrier des Lecteurs
-Subheading, stating subject of letter
-Introduction stating the subject and why you are writing (Dans votre numéro .....number of edition .... , Monsieur / Madame X écrit que...
OR
J'ai lu avec intérêt l'article de Monsieur / Madame X au sujet de...
-Main body - justify your views
-Conclusion - summarise your views state what you hope will happen
-Sign off: Name, profession, M

Proposition

- title - expressing reason for proposal
-address the recipient (le / la Maire, le Directeur / la Directrice, le Président / la Présidente, le / la Ministre)
- intro, expressing aims of proposal
- justification, examples
- use of conditional - what could happen
- listing objectives
- final justification and conclusion
-register MUST be formal

Chronique d’opinion

-same formatting as l'article, but writer give his opinions
-includes facts, but opinions are given about these facts
-adjectives of opinion
-imperatives to engage and convince the reader
-use of 'nous' and 'vous' to make the reader feel included
-name of editor (rédacteur rédactrice en chef)
-register MUST be formal