Instruct
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
Connect
100

You read a poster showing how to wash your hands.  What is the purpose of the text?

What is to instruct?

100

A news report tells you what happened in Logan overnight.  What is its purpose?

What is to inform?

100

You watch a funny TikTok.  What's its main purpose?

What is to entertain?

100

You see an ad that says, 'Drink Water - Stay Healthy'.  What is its purpose?

What is to persuade?

100

A mural shows community members holding hands.  What message might it send?

What is unity or belonging?

200

This type of text gives you steps to make something safely. 

What is a set of instructions or procedure?

200

What kind of text gives you facts about a local event or issue?

What is an informative article or report?
200
A comic story about friends learning teamwork.  What text type is this? 

What is a narrative or story?

200

What type of text tries to make you agree or take action? 

What is a persuasive text or advertisement?

200
A rap song tells a story of struggle and success.  What is the text doing?

What is sharing personal or cultural identity?

300

Why does a safety sign use short, clear words like 'Do not enter'?

What is to give clear instructions quickly?

300

A graph shows the number of young people in work this year.  Why is it included in a text? 

What is to give clear factual information? 

300

Why do authors use humour or slang in stories for teens?

What is to connect with their audience?

300
A poster shows a sad animal to stop littering.  What technique is being used?

What is emotional appeal?

300

A poster promotes NAIDOC Week.  What's the purpose beyond the information? 

What is to celebrate and educate about culture?

400

A first aid poster shows pictures instead of long sentences.  Why? 

What is so instructions are easier to follow?

400
You read an online article about climate change.  What is your suitable reponse? 

What is to think, discuss, or learn more?

400

A short story about growing up in Toowoomba makes you emotional.  What response is it seeking?

What is to feel empathy or connection?

400

A speech tells young people to stay in school.  What's the best response? 

What is to listen and consider the message?

400

A story includes lessons from Elders.  What value does this show?

What is respect for knowledge and tradition?

500

A student reads directions to build a garden bed.  What should they do after reading? 

What is follow the steps to complete the task? 

500

A school newsletter shares student successes.  What value is shown?

What is community pride or recognition? 

500

A song lyric celebrates culture and resilience.  What value is expressed?

What is identity or pride?

500

Why might a government use famous people in a campaign?

What is to build trust or influence through role models?

500

A film highlights youth voices in community change.  What's the deeper message. 

What is empowerment and self-determination?