Purpose
This type of text gives facts and helps you learn something new.
You read a "Wet floor" sign. What should you do?
What is walkcarefully or avoid the area?
You read a page with ingredients and steps.
What is a recipe?
Big, bold words that grab your attention.
What is a heading or title?
The author wants young people to feel confident in themselves. What value is being shown?
What is self-belief or empowerment?
You read a comic book that makes you laugh.
What is to entertain?
You get a text message from your boss asking you to confirm your shift. What should you do.
What is reply and confirm your shift?
A leaflet tells you how to stay safe during storms.
What is a safety brochure?
Pictures that support the text's message.
What are images or visuals?
A text tells a story about teamwork on a football field. What value is being represented?
What value is teamwork or mateship?
You see a poster that says "Say no to vaping."
What is to persuade?
You see an ad for a new training course that interests you.
What is apply or find more information?
A message on a billboard tries to get you to buy something.
What is an advertisement?
Words that tell you what to do, like 'Don't run' or 'Turn left'.
What are imperative verbs?
A government ad about littering says "Keep our country clean." What does the government's message?
What is respect for the environment?
A recipe explains how to make spaghetti.
What is to instruct?
You read an online ad spreading false information.
What is don't share it or check the facts?
A printed form asks for your name, address, and phone number.
What is an application form?
A logo or slogan that makes the text memorable.
What is branding?
A rap lyric tells a story about finding strength in culture. What are values are they representing?
What is pride or cultural identity?
A speech encourages people to join a youth program.
What is to inspire or persuade?
A community poster promotes mental health support.
What is take note, share it, or reach out if needed?
A music review describers Baker Boy's new song and gives opinions.
What is an article or review?
Layout features like bullet points, colours, or fonts styles help with this.
What is organising information clearly?
A charity campaign shares stories about homelessness to make you care and act. What values are they influencing the audience to have?
What is compassion or social responsibility?