Guess the appropriate text type! | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

What is the purpose for a brochure? (2)

To inform and to persuade

Who is the audience for a speech?

It all depends on the writing prompt.

Who is the audience for a blog?

Family, friends, or anyone with similar interests as the blogger.

Who is the audience for a diary?

Yourself only.

You read that a computer scientist predicted that robots will replace teachers in ten years. Write a text in which you inform your audience of this, discuss both the benefits and drawbacks of such technology, and if it's a good idea.

Blog

A recent survey done at your school showed that many students are not getting enough sleep. Write a text to your classmates explaining the importance of sleeping well and suggesting ways in which sleeping habits can be improved.

Speech (or brochure)

You are taking part in a class debate on the motion: “Robots should not be used in factories because they take jobs from people.” Write a text either agreeing or disagreeing with this motion.

Speech

Many of your fellow students use their cell phones in public, like shops, buses and cafés, without thinking about the people around them. Write a text to be distributed in your school, describing the issue and suggesting better manners.

Brochure

A local fast food restaurant is making offers for students at your school.As a student council member, write a text to be distributed at your school giving advice on how to enjoy fast food responsibly and alternative ways to improve health.

Brochure

You and your classmates are going on a week-long expedition. As the team leader, you have researched the area, including possible dangers. To help your team members, write a text giving advice on how to stay safe during the trip.

Brochure

Stress is one of the reasons why many students do not do well in their exams. Write a text to be distributed to students at your school in which you explain the symptoms as well as causes of stress, and suggest ways they can be avoided.

Brochure

You have just finished a month-long trip to an overseas country. Write a text that recommends hotels, activities, service people's names, and shops. Give the pros and cons and what you learned so that it benefits other travelers.

Travel blog

You are studying overseas and you feel homesick. Write a text to the one person who could help to make you feel better, explaining how you feel, and what caused it.

Personal Letter (or Email)

The city government announced it will build a dam to provide electricity. But the resulting lake will cover a village, forcing the people to move. Write a text that argues for or against this dam that will be heard at a town meeting.

Speech

Your school board has proposed that students should use only English while on campus. As the president of the student council, write a text that will be presented at the next board meeting, either agreeing or disagreeing with this proposal.

Speech

You went on a holiday and nothing went as you planned. You came back feeling frustrated and disappointed. Write a text that describes what you planned, what went wrong, and what you might consider doing for next time.

Diary or Travel Blog

You are worried about a close friend or loved one living overseas. He or she is spending too much time on the Internet and is showing poor health habits. Write a text that expresses your concern and makes a decision on what to do.

Diary

To protect students from cyberbullying, the school has a new camera system that monitors students in all areas of the school. As class president, write a text that persuades your classmates that this violates everyone's privacy

Speech

Your school will be enrolling 25 refugee teenagers next month. Write a text to your school principal with your ideas about how the school community can help these new students integrate smoothly into school life.

Email

It is exam time in your school and you are feeling very nervous and overwhelmed about the upcoming tests. Write a text that reaches out to a good friend or loved one, someone who is known for being sensible and empathetic and ask for advice

Personal Letter

An exchange student is spending a few months with you and your family in your home.You are having fun, your friend feels left out because they feel different from their peers.Write a text reflecting on this and thinking of ways to help them

Diary

A younger person in your family is making poor health choices and showing a great interest looking like a famous supermodel that is often pictured in magazines. Write a text that explains your concerns to a family member or friend.

Personal Letter

While on a trip, you experienced an instance of racism. Write a text in which you record and reflect on the incident and you decide the proper attitude to take towards moving on from it..

Diary

The town you live in lost electricity for two days! Write a text describing your life during these two days and reflecting on your experience.

Diary