Text Types & Genres
B2 Lesson 1: Identifying Format & Tone
Goal:
Identify if a text is News, an Editorial, a Review, or Formal Correspondence by looking at its layout and tone.
1. Key Concepts
Genre
ប្រភេទអត្ថបទ (Type of text)
Editorial
អត្ថបទវិចារណកថា (Opinion piece)
Review
ការវាយតម្លៃ (Rating)
Objective
សត្យានុម័ត (Facts only)
2. The Look & Feel
Before reading, look at the structure to guess the genre.
NEWS REPORT
★★★★☆
REVIEW
Date: 12/12/2025
Dear Mr. Smith,
Sincerely,
CORRESPONDENCE
3. Analyze the Texts
Read the snippets. Notice the Tone (Fact vs. Opinion).
Sample A
New Bridge Opens in Kampong Cham
The new Mekong bridge was officially opened yesterday by local officials. The construction took three years to complete and cost $50 million.
Tone: Objective (Facts)
Genre: News Report
Genre: News Report
Sample B
The Best Pizza in Town?
★★★★★
I absolutely loved the pizza at Mario's! The crust was crispy and the cheese was delicious. However, the service was a bit slow.
Tone: Subjective (Opinion)
Genre: Review
Genre: Review
Sample C
We Must Protect Our Rivers
It is time for the government to take stronger action against pollution. We believe that clean water is a right for every citizen.
Tone: Persuasive (Opinion/Argument)
Genre: Editorial
Genre: Editorial
4. Genre Sort
OFFICIAL NOTICE
Dear Resident, Please be advised that road work will begin on Monday. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Sincerely, City Hall.
Opinion: Too Much Homework?
Students are stressed. Schools should reduce homework to improve mental health. We argue that...
2. Identify the genre:
Students are stressed. Schools should reduce homework to improve mental health. We argue that...
