This IB French B–aligned writing task prepares students for Paper 1 by having them respond to an informal email from a French exchange partner. Students choose from several detailed partner profiles and write a 150–250 word response that includes personal information, comparisons, past-tense narration, and follow-up questions.

The task mirrors the structure, language expectations, and communicative purpose of an IB Paper 1 prompt. It can be used as an in-class writing assessment, mock exam, homework task, or formative practice during an “Identités / Loisirs” unit.

An informal email writing guide is included to help students use appropriate register, structure, and expressions.

What’s Included

✔ Full writing prompt: Échange en France
✔ 7 detailed partner profiles (Charlotte, Théo, Elise, Samir, Maëlle, Antoine, Thomas)
✔ Clear task instructions
✔ IB-style requirements:
  • Respond to questions
  • Make comparisons
  • Use present + passé composé
  • Add follow-up questions
✔ Email format reminders (salutation, body, closing)
✔ Tone and register guidelines (informal: tu, conversational language)
✔ Tips for writing an informal email
✔ Word count requirement: 150–250 mots
✔ Timing suggestion: 1 class planning + 1 class writing
✔ Fully editable Word document
✔ Aligned with IB themes “Identités” and “Expériences”