IB French HL Text Types

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 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)

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.

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 courriel ou courrier électronique

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

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"

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 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

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)

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.

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

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.