Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on analysing how informational texts are written
    • We are FOCUSING on analysing the effective language features that are employed in informational texts
    • We are FOCUSING on employing a range of language features.

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • I can identify the language features of an informational text

    • I can identify the purpose and audience for the range of informational text provided
    • I can describe the structure and language devices that have been employed in a text

    Activities:

    1. Session 1 - Reports
      2. Purpose: The purpose of a report is to describe and classify information. Reports have a logical sequence of facts that are stated without any personal involvement from the writer. Informative reports are written about living things like plants and animals and non-living things like cars or oceans. An information report is used when we talk and write about

    2. Session 2 -Samples of reports to analyse

      Focus questions: 

      • Why would this information be included in a brochure?”

      • What other information would you like to know before deciding if you are going to visit this place?

      • What can you tell me about the pictures, photographs, and other graphics in the brochure?

      • How is a brochure the same as an advertisement that you would see on a billboard or on TV?

      • How is a brochure different from an advertisement that you would see on a billboard or on TV?

    Homework:
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