LESSON 4- READING STYLES AND TYPE OF TEXTS.pptx

READING STYLES AND TYPE OF TEXTS

1. Reading Comprehension

2. Reading Comprehension Is the ability to read text, process it, and understand it’s meaning . It involves making connections between words and ideas , as well as drawing conclusions and inferences . Good reading comprehension requires active engagement in the text , as well as an understanding of the text’s structures, purpose, and context .

3. Four Reading Styles

4. Skimming Scanning Intensive Reading Extensive Reading

5. Skimming - Is a fast reading technique used to get the general idea or understanding of the context or to identify the main topics.

6. Scanning - Is a fast reading technique used to locate specific information from the context.

7. Intensive Reading Is a method of reading that is focused and in-depth. It involves reading text carefully and slowly, paying attention to details, and looking up unfamiliar words and concept.

8. Extensive Reading Is a method of language learning that involves a large amount of reading of authentic materials, such as novels , magazines, newspapers, and other texts.

9. Types of Text

10. ‘Text’ = Written or printed work Where ever you see ‘writing’, this is ‘text’ What do we mean by ‘text’?

11. Where do we see text? With the person sitting next to you, make a list of places you see text.

12. We see text on ……….. letters books newspapers magazines posters leaflets

13. We see text on …. coke cans shop signs e-mails bus tickets CDs shop doors adverts beer mats and many, many more places……………….

14. Types of text Each text that you have mentioned has a purpose (has a reason for being written) They can be: Instructive Informative Persuasive Descriptive

15. Instructive texts (a text that instructs you or tells you how to do something) Examples include: Recipe Training plan Manual Possible features of instructive texts: Use ‘must’ or ‘must not’ Short sentences Use bullet points or numbers Use pictures to help your understanding Run to the end of the road. Turn left. Run to the corner, then stop.

16. Informative texts ( a text that wants to advise or tell you something) Examples include: A newspaper article about a post match report A website giving information about a band/team/event Features of informative texts are: Avoid repetition Give facts Provide information in a clear way In today’s lesson you will learn about 4 different types of text

17. Persuasive texts (created to make you do something) Examples include: Advert Charity event Joining a gym Features of persuasive texts are: Text in capital letters Exclamation marks Repeated words SPECIAL OFFER! Buy today! MISS IT OR MISS OUT!

18. Descriptive texts (a text that want you to picture or imagine something) Examples include: Novels such as Harry Potter Song lyrics Features of descriptive texts are: Using comparisons to help picture the scene (something is ‘like’ something else) Employ the reader’s five senses He ran so fast, as fast as lightening strikes.

19. Let’s review!  What are the 4 reading styles? What are the 4 types of texts? Provide 2 examples of each type of text Name 2 features of a persuasive text Name 2 features of an instructive text Name 2 features of an informative text Name 2 features of a descriptive text