Text Types

Le journal intime

- Date (à la française)
- "Cher journal"
- Direct and expressive style.
- Pretend to be conversing with a friend and address them directly.
- Conclude by saying 'bonne nuit!' or 'à demain!' to journal.

Le blog

- Title, web address, date in French
- Personal page to express/share emotions about a specific issue with others. Use 'je' or 'nous'
- Images
- Familiarity of language depends on nature and audience of blog website.
- Multiple entries with dates (entries must appear in reverse chronological order- optional).
- Space for present or future comments

L'article

- Name of paper/magazine
- Date
- Article title.
- The name of the journalist.
- Brief introduction.
- Divide topics into paragraphs with subheadings.
- Examples, percentages + pictures to reinforce message.
- Consider register depending on topic

La lettre officielle/la proposition

- Nom et adresse de l'expéditeur.
- Nom et adresse du destinataire.
- Lieu, et date.
- Objet.
- Formule d'appel. (Monsieur le Directeur)
- Formule de politesse (at the end)(learn one)
- Signature
- Consider register depending on destinataire.
- Use conditionnel de politesse
- Pièces jointes (attachments)

La lettre informelle

- Needs to look and be structured like a letter; must be logical.
- Addresses.
- Place and date.
- Formule d'appel. (Cher Paul)
- Formule de politesse. (Amitiés)
- Signature
- Coherent use of register

Le courriel ou courrier électronique

- Electronic addresses at the top.
- Place and date.
- Formule d'appel.
- Formule de politesse.
- Signature
- Consider register depending on recipient.

Le discours/l'exposé/le débat

-Title your speech/exposé/débat and write the date.
- Address your audience: e.g. chers collègues, camarades de classe, citoyens.
- 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.
- Use punctuation (!/!!/...) to convey emotions.
- Write in italics/bold or underline for emphasis.
- Give examples and facts to prove what you are saying.

La brochure/le dépliant/le tract/les instructions/les directives

- Catchy/explicit/useful title.
- Must have a good introduction.
- Subtitles --> structured guide.
- Use examples and facts as proof.
- Consistent use of register of language to engage audience.
- Use punctuation/bold/italics/underlining for emphasis.
- Imperative tense should be used
- Use pictures.
- Contact info (if appropriate)

Le rapport officiel

- Account/summary of issue you might have been involved in.
- Factual report; objective and precise.
- An account will give detailed information about the issue, 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 issue.
- Style and register vary according to context, aim, purpose and audience, but most often formal.

La critique de film/livre/concert

- Create a page in a newspaper/magazine with title, date, section of paper/magazine
- Title of critique & image of book cover or film poster
- Mention the writer or film director and actors/musicians/organizers.
- Describe characters, the plot, the special effects or the style of writing/music.
- Summarize story/plot --> express personal opinions about different aspects.
- Make references to previous film/novels/plays in a structured review with appropriate linking devices.
- Indicate ratings/verdict.

L'interview/l'entretien

- Title of newspaper/magazine, Date, Section
- Title for interview
- Introduction of interview (person, topic)
- Interview conducted in a structured and logical way
- 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.
- Thank interviewee at the end.

La dissertation

- Essay; needs a well-develop and structured argumentation, with arguments divided into paragraphs, clear + logical structure, must prove and defend arguments to be convincing --> use examples/percentages to illustrate arguments.
- Introduction to introduce general theme, then precise question and then your plan.
- Use link words to link paragraphs together, introduce nuances and give coherence to your essay as a whole.
- Use some specific items of vocabulary according to the topic of your essay.
- Formal register of language for formal piece of . writing.
- Vary structures and linguistic tools (verb tenses)
- Conclusion: summarize the main ideas/the main conclusion of your argumentation.

Le reportage

- Make it look like a section of a newspaper/magazine.
- Title, image, short introduction sentence.
- Chronological recount of something that happened.
- Use time or days to recount the event.
- Eyewitness account using "je" or "nous"
- Author's name

Le dialogue/forum en ligne

- Make it look like a website.
- Title of issue, date
- Multiple entries including date, time & name of person
- Register is informal most often & personal
- Dynamic exchanges between participants.
- Use of "je" or "nous"