Text types for the IB French paper I

un article de journal

Objetif: to inform

-catchy title

-name or initials of editor

-text in columns, paragraphs, date, and other "article" things

-don't use the personal pronoun "je"

-use impersonal expressions like "il faut le dire", "les uns... les autres", "ce qui suppose"

-present the facts

-support with historical facts, dates, testimonies, and details

-propose a solution or a plan of action

-use 'connecteurs logiques"

-questions, exclamations, and rhetorical questions

Une brochure

Objectif: to inform/explain/advise/convince

-title that announces the content

-sub/intertitles

-a list

-an image

-text in columns

-enthusiastic tone

-common vocab

-specify the goal of the proposed service

-inform readers of the kinds of services proposed and offer examples to support

-convince the readers to participate

-give details on how to find more information on the subject

-give dates, stats, and percentages, citations, questions, etc.

Un blog

Objectives: Explain/Share/Encourage/ Reflect

-catchy title

-web address

-make the writing personal and informal using "Je"

-date/time

-photos

-hyperlink

Un interview/un entretien

Objective: To inform/to explain

- A title

-image of the person at the top

-the person you're interviewing is in the title

-introduction

-questions and answers are separated by a line

-the tone is generally formal, unless you're interviewing a friend

-include name of newspaper, date

-questions use inversion or the "est-ce que...?" form

-write a conclusion/conclude the interview

-provide an under heading

-well developed responses

-always use "vous"

Un journal intime

Objective: express feeling/ recount/dream/

-there is a salutation and a suitable closing form

-indicate the place and/or the date and/or the time

-written in the first person and informal

-intimate, directed toward the diary itself

-common and familiar vocab

-begin by explaining the reason for writing

-write your feelings, give examples

-find a solution for the situation/discuss a possible conclusion

-use "connecteurs logiques" that are simple

Une critique du film

A movie review

-catchy title

-introduction

-synopsis of film

-review the film (critique it)

-put an information box at the end with the title, director, producer, and rating

-formal tone

-use evocative and qualifying adjectives

-include the name of the newspaper, topic name, date, have text in columns, photo, rating

-include film info (actors, director, country, duration time)

-recommend or warn against

Un discours

to present/explain why/ encourage/convince

-use a proper salutation to begin

-use a proper ending

-precise and varied vocabulary

-avoid using familiar expressions

-respect grammar

-clearly explain the goal or the point of view that you want to defend

-form a logical conclusion

-use "connecteurs logiques"

-call to action, give shocking stats, the "three repetition rule", examples

Un lettre officielle

To inform/explain/ask/demand

-At the top right: your own contact details

-At the left, one line under the last line of your address: the recipient's contact details

-Under the recipient's contact details: the date and place of writing

-Before the greeting, write your object

-A formula of salutation (like "Monsieur le directeur,......")

-Include the correct formula of closing: "Je vous prie d'agréer l'expression de mes sentiments distingués."

-speak in a formal tone using "vous"

-a polite tone

-common or supported vocab (not actually sure what 'supported' vocab is tbh..."

-Divide your letter into paragraphs

FIRST: explain the reason of the letter, the goal, etc.

SECOND/THIRD/FOURTH?: explain and express your arguments

FINAL: conclude your letter, telling the recipient what you want them to do

-MAKE SURE YOU END WITH THE CORRECT POLITE FORMULATED ENDING THING (see above)

-signature, and under that your full name

Un Courriel (informel)

An informal email

-At the top: À: _____

Date:_____

De:______

Objet: ______

-Begin with the correct informal salutation (Salut Paul! etc)

-End with the correct informal ending (À bientôt! Mandy)

-Speak in the informal "tu" to friends and familiar people

-tone is casual and enthusiastic; express your emotions and feelings

-divide your text into paragraphs:have some sort of neutral introduction, in the body, talk about the whole point of your email, give examples and reasons, and end with a nice, enthusiastic ending

-use "connecteurs logiques"

Un Rapport

A report:

-there is a header (object; to the attention of, from; date)

-there are inter-titles

-the tone is objective and impersonal

-it is informal

-it is divided into sections: explain your role and part in the matter, and explain the topic, give numbers and stats)

-use "connecteurs logiques"

Guide de Recommandation

Recommendation guide:

-A title

-Clear and distinct sections

-Vocabulary is common

-Use "vous" to address formal people

-Indicate the objective of the guide in the introduction

-make a conclusion evident

-identify the author of the guide at the beginning or the end

-Use the imperatif form (Unissons nos efforts!)

-Be inspiring

Un Editorail

An editorial

-write in columns

-have a title that is convincing

-register is standard

-it is your opinion, so it can have some elements that are informal

-Don't be vulgar, but have strong opinions

-Logically divided into paragraphs (introduction, development, conclusion)

-In the conclusion, express clearly your opinion on the subject and propose a solution

Une Dissertation

An essay:

-write at the top the subject you propose

-impersonal style

-precise vocab

-avoid familiar expressions

-make a plan and understand all parts of the subject

-break it into sections (intro, development, conclusion)