IB French HL 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"