English B Text Type Conventions

What are the key conventions of a Diary Entry?

- First person narration

- Closing statement to round off the entry

- No self-evident explanatory phrases

What are the conventions of a Personal Letter or Email?

- Clear sense of address to a specific person

- Statement of subject in the heading (for emails)

- Appropriate opening and closing salutations (

What defines a Journal Entry (Personal/Professional)?

- First person narration

- Closing statement

- No self-evident explanatory phrases

List the conventions of a Formal Letter

- Clear identification of recipient

- Date or senders address

- Opening and closing salutations

What are the features of a Personal Statement?

- Relevant title/heading (Example: )

- Distinct introduction and conclusion (Example: )

- Lucid, easy-to-follow style (Example: )

Outline the structure of an Essay in English B.

- Hamburger structure: introduction, body, conclusion

- PEEL paragraphs: Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link

Example: Are dying languages worth saving? essay

What are the conventions of a Proposal?

- Title summarising the subject

- Clear layout: headings, bullets, numbered lists

- Persuasive style for a specific audience

Describe the conventions of a Presentation.

- Catch attention at beginning

- Address and engage audience using 'we', 'you'

- Use of rhetorical devices like repetition, rhetorical questions

What are the conventions of an Official Report?

- Relevant title - Neutral/objective style

- Clearly structured layout with headings and numbered sections

What defines a Set of Guidelines or Instructions?

- Clear and focused heading (Example: )

- Structured format (bullets, subheadings, numbering)

- Short introduction and conclusion (Example: )

List the features of a News Report

- Relevant title/headline (Example: )

- Neutral and objective style (Example: )

- Clear layout: subheadings, short sections (Example: )

What defines an Article?

- Relevant title/headline (Example: )

- Engaging introduction (Example: )

- Techniques to interest readers, e.g., direct address (Example: )

What are the key conventions of a Blog Entry?

- First person narration (Example: )

- Lively and engaging style (Example: )

- Closing statement (e.g., invitation to comment) (example: )

What defines a Social Media or Online Forum Posting?

- First person narration

- Direct reader engagement

- Online elements: hashtags, @references, likes

List the conventions of a Brochure/Leaflet.

- Engaging title

- Format elements: sub-headings, bullets, numbering

- Practical info like contact details

What are the two types of Interview texts?

Embedded:

- Relevant title

- Reader-focused style

- References to interview (direct or reported speech)

Transcribed:

- Title and introduction

- Q&A structure with alternating speakers

What are the conventions of a Review?

- Engaging title (Example: )

- Reviewers name (i.e )

- Reader-focused style (i.e )

Example: Adolescence TV show review

List features of an Opinion Column or Editorial.

- Structured format with intro (i.e )

- Clear arguments with evidence (i.e )

- Addresses counterarguments (i.e )

What defines a Letter to the Editor?

- Opening and closing salutations (i.e )

- Reference to original article/issue (i.e )

- Persuasive and engaging style (i.e )

What are the conventions of a Speech?

- Attention-catching beginning, memorable end (i.e )

- Direct audience engagement (i.e )

- Use of rhetorical devices (pathos, ethos, logos ..)