Week 1 Intro to Functional Texts. Linear and non linear text

to introduce to Functional Texts. Linear and non linear text

1. Communicating
about everyday life
Week 1
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2. Learning
outcomes
LISTENING: Identify main ideas and details from
messages
READING: Recognise everyday functional texts
(linear and non-linear), emails and narratives
SPEAKING: Introduce themselves and describe
people in pictures
GRAMMAR: Use Present Simple and Present
Continuous in speech and writing
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3. “What do we communicate
every day?”
Hint: what do we use to talk to each other?
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4. Everyday
functional texts
Two types of everyday functional texts:
Linear text – continuous lines of sentences forming a
(short) paragraph.
Non-linear text – discontinuous lines of sentences
forming a creative layout or visual in a fragment-
based document
Linear texts such as, announcements, notices,
text messages, sticky notes (continuous
messages), billboards, advertisements
(paragraph for), journal entry, informational
article, emails, narratives
Non-linear texts such as signs, flyers, posters,
schedules, menus, sticky notes (if written in a
list), to-do lists or shopping list, advertisements
(with bullet points, headings and mixed layouts)
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5. Purposes of
everyday
functional texts
(Linear)
Emails: to communicate information,
request, invitations, responses in everyday
or semi-formal contexts.
Narratives: to recount events, share
experiences, or tell a short story (often
personal or social)
Announcements: to inform a group or the
public about events, changes, or important
information
Journal entry: to record personal reflections,
feelings or daily experiences
Informational article: to explain, describe,
or provide factual information on a topic of
interest
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6. Purposes of
everyday
functional texts
(Linear)
Notices: to formally inform or instruct a
group, often in public spaces
Text messages: to quickly exchange
personal or practical information in short,
direct form
Sticky notes (continuous messages): to
remind, request or leave a short direct
personal message in everyday life
Advertisements (paragraph form): to
promote or persuade reader to consider a
product, service or opportunity
Billboards: advertise or persuade quickly
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7. Purposes of
everyday
functional texts
(Non-linear)
Signs→ to give clear, quick instructions, warnings, or directions
using short phrases or symbols.
Flyers→ to promote or advertise an event, product, or service
in a brief, eye-catching way.
Posters→ to inform or advertise publicly, often combining text
and visuals for impact.
Schedules(e.g., bus/train timetables, class schedules) → to
show time, sequence, or availability of events in an organized
table format.
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8. Purposes of
everyday
functional texts
(Non-linear)
Menus→ to display food and drink options, usually with prices,
for selection and ordering.
Sticky notes (if written in a list)→ to remind or organise tasks in
fragment form (e.g., shopping items, chores).
To-do lists / Shopping lists→ to keep track of tasks or items
needed in a clear, itemised way.
Advertisements (with bullet points, headings, mixed
layouts)→ to attract attention and persuade quickly by
highlighting key features or selling points.