AICE English form structure and
language Exam-Graded A
Balanced, informative opinion on current event
Encourages a change of perspective or for the reader to take action - ANSWER-Opinion
Article/Editorial Form
Relevant and opinionated headline
Longer sentences and developed paragraphs
Shows opinion early in the piece
Includes counterarguments
Concludes with general opinion and info needed for a final decision - ANSWER-Opinion
Article/Editorial Structure
Formal register
Persuasive, precise, and academic language - ANSWER-Opinion Article/Editorial
Language
Opinion, evaluation, summary, and recommendation of product/service
Knowledgeable
Addresses viewer
Has date, a broad title with an opinionated subtitle, a hook, and the name of the
reviewer - ANSWER-Review Form
Date, reviewer name, and star evaluation are at the top
Introduces product/service quickly
Short paragraphs separated by theme
Generally concludes with overall opinion - ANSWER-Review Structure
Heavy imagery + description
Low register, technical terms
Tone depends on positive/negative opinion - ANSWER-Review Language
Subject line, author, date and time, entries, comments, links, photos
Ongoing personal commentary with description and feeling
Addressed to viewers with necessary elaboration - ANSWER-Blog Form
Author and broad title at top
Sizable paragraphs usually separated by story or chronology - ANSWER-Blog Structure
Low register to appear casual and vulnerable
, First-person perspective
Tone depends on experience + opinion - ANSWER-Blog Language
Heart-felt, meaningful, and vulnerable language
Tone and register depends on context and recipient
Usually formal or semi-formal to appear genuine - ANSWER-Letter of Apology
Language
Seeks to uncover true story and facts
Analyzes records and legal documents, researches social and legal issues
May have interviews
Seeks to expose legal or business malpractice - ANSWER-Investigative Journalism
Form
Usually a chronological book format
Details the story the investigative journalist went through or uncovered - ANSWER-
Investigative Journalism Structure
First person
Formal register
Appropriate, advanced terminology - ANSWER-Investigative Journalism Language
Provides descriptive and fact-based info in order to promote, sell, inform, or raise
awareness about an issue/service/product - ANSWER-Ad/brochure Form
Headings and subheadings
Takes readers straight to important info
Eye-catching + has a hook
Bullet points and short paragraphs - ANSWER-Ad/brochure Structure
Excessive descriptive and figurative language
Rhetoric
Testimonials
Imperative phrases
Low frequency (to appeal to all)
Based on actual facts generally - ANSWER-Ad/brochure Language
Presents recently occurring information in a factual and trustworthy way
Has a date and byline
Eye-catching title
Informs audience
Answers five W's - ANSWER-News Stories Form
Headline, byline, date at top
5 W's in lead paragraph, facts and details
language Exam-Graded A
Balanced, informative opinion on current event
Encourages a change of perspective or for the reader to take action - ANSWER-Opinion
Article/Editorial Form
Relevant and opinionated headline
Longer sentences and developed paragraphs
Shows opinion early in the piece
Includes counterarguments
Concludes with general opinion and info needed for a final decision - ANSWER-Opinion
Article/Editorial Structure
Formal register
Persuasive, precise, and academic language - ANSWER-Opinion Article/Editorial
Language
Opinion, evaluation, summary, and recommendation of product/service
Knowledgeable
Addresses viewer
Has date, a broad title with an opinionated subtitle, a hook, and the name of the
reviewer - ANSWER-Review Form
Date, reviewer name, and star evaluation are at the top
Introduces product/service quickly
Short paragraphs separated by theme
Generally concludes with overall opinion - ANSWER-Review Structure
Heavy imagery + description
Low register, technical terms
Tone depends on positive/negative opinion - ANSWER-Review Language
Subject line, author, date and time, entries, comments, links, photos
Ongoing personal commentary with description and feeling
Addressed to viewers with necessary elaboration - ANSWER-Blog Form
Author and broad title at top
Sizable paragraphs usually separated by story or chronology - ANSWER-Blog Structure
Low register to appear casual and vulnerable
, First-person perspective
Tone depends on experience + opinion - ANSWER-Blog Language
Heart-felt, meaningful, and vulnerable language
Tone and register depends on context and recipient
Usually formal or semi-formal to appear genuine - ANSWER-Letter of Apology
Language
Seeks to uncover true story and facts
Analyzes records and legal documents, researches social and legal issues
May have interviews
Seeks to expose legal or business malpractice - ANSWER-Investigative Journalism
Form
Usually a chronological book format
Details the story the investigative journalist went through or uncovered - ANSWER-
Investigative Journalism Structure
First person
Formal register
Appropriate, advanced terminology - ANSWER-Investigative Journalism Language
Provides descriptive and fact-based info in order to promote, sell, inform, or raise
awareness about an issue/service/product - ANSWER-Ad/brochure Form
Headings and subheadings
Takes readers straight to important info
Eye-catching + has a hook
Bullet points and short paragraphs - ANSWER-Ad/brochure Structure
Excessive descriptive and figurative language
Rhetoric
Testimonials
Imperative phrases
Low frequency (to appeal to all)
Based on actual facts generally - ANSWER-Ad/brochure Language
Presents recently occurring information in a factual and trustworthy way
Has a date and byline
Eye-catching title
Informs audience
Answers five W's - ANSWER-News Stories Form
Headline, byline, date at top
5 W's in lead paragraph, facts and details
