IB French B SL Text Types

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.

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 the message.
- Brief introduction

La lettre

- Nom et adresse de l'expéditeur.
- Nom et adresse du destinataire.
- Objet.
- Pièces jointes (attachments)
- Lieu, et date.
- Formule d'appel.
- Formule de politesse (at the end)(learn one)
- 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

Email
- 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

Beginning of a Speech
- Address your adience: e.g. chers collègues.
- Introduce yourself if in front of an unknown audience.
- Short but catchy introduction to your topic.
- Choose an appropriate register of language for the 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.

This one is rare but in case you need it...

Le guide /le dépliant/la brochure

- Catchy/explicit/useful title.
- Must have a good introduction-short bit of info on the topic
- Subtitles --> structured guide (could be numbered or bulleted)
- Use examples and facts as proof (can be made up)
- Consistent use of register of language to engage the audience.
- Use punctuation/bold/italics/underlining for emphasis.
- Use pictures

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

SImilar to a Flyer
- 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 repetition/questions - persuasive language.
- Use appropriate and varied vocabulary and grammar items.