Lesson 5 Flashcards
What is text information?
A non fiction writing written with the intention of informing the reader about a specific topic.
What are the characteristics of text?
- A text is any media product that we wish to examine
- A text is effortful to comprehend
- A text has its limitations too
- Images can communicate everything at once
What is the purpose of a title in a text?
Allows the reader to identify the overall topic of the text and understand the main idea.
What is the role of headings in text?
Allows the reader to identify specific topics and also divide the text into sections.
What does bold print and italics signify in a text?
Used to signal the reader that the word is important.
How are charts, tables, and graphs used in texts?
Used to organize large amounts of info to small space.
What is the function of illustrations in text?
Helps the reader to understand the information in a visual way.
What is the purpose of a caption in a text?
Used to explain the illustration.
What are some types of text?
- Brochures
- Magazines
- Textbooks and instruction manuals
- Newspapers
- Articles
- Encyclopaedia
What are some formats of text?
- Documentary
- News article
- Interview
- Advertisement
- Images
What are some sources of text?
- Books
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Articles
What is an advantage?
- Availability
- Flexibility
- Portability
- User-friendly
- Economical
What are the purposes of text?
- To bring in better communication and understanding between the general public and government
- To help the people know what’s happening in the country about the economy, social and political situation.
What is a limitation of text?
Text also has limitations.
It locks the inherent expressiveness of speech.
What is the value of new information in text?
Information text contributes to readers’ understanding of a wide range of topics.
What does varying formats in reading provide?
Exposure to content presented in different ways, such as graphs, charts, primary sources, brochures, manuals, and other documents.
Analytical thinking
Requires that readers practice different skills of interpretation and analysis.
Why is motivation important in reading informational text?
Kids want to know how and why behind things, feeding them information about their surroundings.
What is visual text?
A text that we view where images work together to create meaningful patterns, symbols, ideas, and messages.
Give examples of visual text.
- Movie Poster
- Film
- Video Games
- Photographs
- Music Videos
- Advertisements
- Paintings
- Picture Books
What are the selection criteria for text information?
- The news should be shocking and surprising
- It should be fresh
- The news should involve well-known people in the public eye
- Time Publication
What is availability?
Printed materials are already available on a variety of topics and in many different formats.
What does flexibility mean?
They are adjustable to many purposes.
What is portability?
They’re easily transported to another place without the aid of a machine or electricity.
What does user-friendly mean?
Easy to use, no extra effort to search.
What does economical?
Inexpensive to produce or purchase.
