Types of texts I know

1. Characterization

1.1. introduction: describe what is done next (task)

1.2. 1. background information> name, age, sex, religion, ethnic group, family background

1.3. 2. outward appearance

1.4. 3. feelings, personality, behavior, attitude

1.5. 4. conclusion: flat character/ round character

1.6. utilize useful phrases, connectives

1.7. formal language

2. Dialogue

2.1. characters present in scene

2.2. setting: where and when does the scene take place

2.3. what is the plot going to be?

2.4. include stage directions

2.5. clear ending

2.6. language: realistic, colloquial/informal

3. Argumentative essay

3.1. step 1: introduction (present the issue, try to attract the readers attention)

3.2. step 2: main part (present two or even more different views on the topic) --> present pro and contra arguments

3.3. step 3: conclusion (summary of what you have found out, outlook on further consequences, your own opinion, appeal)

3.4. utilize useful phrases, connectives

3.5. present convincing arguments

3.6. formal language

3.7. create paragraphs and leave empty lines

4. created by Georgina Simopoulou

5. Summary

5.1. in the introductory sentence: author, title, type of text, date of publication, topic

5.2. w-questions

5.3. no details (no more than 3-5 sentences)

5.4. simple present

6. Comment

6.1. step 1: present the general situation

6.2. step 2: state the question you are going to answer in your comment

6.3. step 3: give your opinion - yes or no - in one concise sentence

6.4. step 4: present arguments that support your opinion (at least two)

6.5. step 5: conclude your essay by once again stating your opinion based on the arguments given

6.6. utilize useful phrases, connectives

6.7. present convincing arguments

6.8. formal language

6.9. create paragraphs and leave empty lines

7. Formal letter

7.1. step 1: heading (your address, your consignee's address, date, place)

7.2. step 2: salutation (dear ...)

7.3. step 3: introduction (introduce your topic, say why you are writing)

7.4. step 4: main part (continue with the points you have listed)

7.5. step 5: ending (finish your letter by summarizing what the most important point is)

7.6. step 6: greeting (yours sincerely ...)

7.7. utilize useful phrases, connectives

7.8. clear structure

7.9. write in a polite and factual manner

7.10. formal language

7.11. pay attention to the formalities required