Text Type Structure Purpose Register Simple Example

- Title Title: "The Importance of Recycling"

- Introduction To inform, explain, or Semi-formal Recycling helps reduce waste and conserve resources. By
1. Article
- Body paragraphs persuade on a topic to formal separating our trash, we can make a significant environmental
- Conclusion impact. Let's all do our part!
- Title
Title: "My First Week at Boarding School"
- Date (optional)
To reflect, inform, or Informal to This week was a rollercoaster! I was nervous at first, but now
2. Blog Post - First-person narration
express opinions semi-formal I’m starting to like it. The food? Not bad. The classes?
- Comments section
Challenging but fun. Can't wait to see what next week brings!
(optional)
- Date March 5, 2025
- "Dear Diary" To reflect or express Today was the worst. I failed my math test and argued with
3. Diary Entry (optional) private thoughts and Informal Sarah. I feel so frustrated. I studied hard, but it wasn’t enough.
- Personal thoughts and feelings Tomorrow I’ll talk to Sarah and apologize. I hope she
reflections understands.
To: Mr. Adams
From: [email protected]
Informal (to Subject: Request for Extension
- To, From, Subject
To communicate friends), Dear Mr. Adams,
- Greeting
4. Email information, ask formal (to I hope you are well. I’m writing to ask for a two-day extension
- Body
questions, or request teachers, on the history essay. I was sick this week and couldn’t finish it
- Closing
officials) on time. Thank you for your understanding.
Best regards,
Lucy Chang
Should Students Wear School Uniforms?
- Introduction (with
Many schools require uniforms, and this has both supporters
thesis)
To present an argument and critics. One benefit is that uniforms reduce peer pressure.
5. Essay - Body paragraphs Formal
or explore a topic Also, uniforms can create a sense of school pride and
(each with a main idea)
discipline. In conclusion, school uniforms offer several
- Conclusion
advantages and should be encouraged.
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Interview with a Young Climate Activist
We spoke to Mia, a 16-year-old student fighting for climate
change.
- Introduction of the
To share information or Q: Why did you start campaigning?
interviewee
6. Interview perspectives through Semi-formal A: I saw how pollution affected my city and wanted to make a
- Q&A format
dialogue change.
- Conclusion (optional)
Q: What can young people do?
A: Start small—recycle, walk to school, talk to others.
Thank you, Mia, for your time!
Local Library Damaged by Storm
- Headline
By Sofia Patel
- Byline (optional)
7. News To inform readers about Formal and On Monday evening, strong winds damaged the city library’s
- Lead paragraph (5
Report a recent event objective roof. No one was injured, but the reading room is now closed
Ws)
for repairs. The storm also caused power outages in nearby
- Body paragraphs
homes. Officials say the library will reopen next week.

Report on School Cafeteria Waste

- Title Introduction: This report examines food waste in the school
- Introduction cafeteria.
(purpose) To present findings, Findings: Students often throw away uneaten fruit and
8. Official
- Main sections with evaluations, or Formal vegetables; lunch portions are sometimes too large.
Report
headings recommendations Recommendations: Reduce portion sizes; educate students on
- Conclusion or food waste.
recommendations Conclusion: Simple changes can help reduce waste and save
money.
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To evaluate and share Movie Review: The Secret Garden

9. Review - Title opinions about a book, Semi-formal This movie is based on the classic book and tells the story of a
- Introduction movie, place, etc. lonely girl who discovers a hidden garden. The scenery is
- Summary of what’s beautiful, and the acting is strong. However, some scenes are
being reviewed slow. Overall, it’s a touching film for families. Highly
- Evaluation recommended.
(positives/negatives)
- Conclusion with
recommendation
How to Bake a Chocolate Cake
- Title
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
10. Set of - Introduction To instruct or guide
Neutral to 2. Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, and eggs.
Instructions / (optional) someone through a
formal 3. Pour into a baking tin.
Guidelines - Numbered steps or process
4. Bake for 30 minutes.
bullet points
5. Let it cool before serving.
Speech on Volunteering
- Opening (greeting)
Good morning everyone,
- Introduction of topic Depends on
Today I want to talk about the importance of volunteering.
- Body with main To persuade, inform, or audience
11. Speech Volunteering helps others—but it also helps you. You gain
points motivate an audience (often semi-
skills, confidence, and friendships. I encourage each of you to
- Conclusion (call to formal)
try it. Even one hour a week can make a difference. Thank
action or final remark)
you!
Dear Principal,
- Address (optional in
I am writing to suggest adding more clubs to our school. Many
exams) Formal (to
students would enjoy options like photography or debate.
- Date To communicate officials) or
12. Letter These clubs can help us develop important skills. Thank you
- Greeting formally or informally informal (to
for considering my suggestion.
- Body paragraphs friends)
Sincerely,
- Closing and signature
Emily Johnson