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Activities and resources to support written, visual and oral language learning
67 pages
illustrations
"Provides support material for the study of the langugae of personal expression at New Zealand Curriculum level 4, Years 7-9 (Australian Curriculum level years 6-8." (Introduction) Contents: Introduction -- Types of personal expression -- 1. Diary, journal or blog -- 2. Poetry and lyrics -- 3. Public speaking -- 4. Essay -- 5. Autobiography -- 6. Short story -- 7. Review -- 8. Cartoon or graffiti -- 9. Body language, mime and sign
Summary: Offers a wide range of examples of texts for personal expression. The examples include comprehension questions on content, purpose and audience along with activities analysing the written, visual and oral language features of the text. Supported by their enriched understanding and a detailed guide, students then have a springboard from which to produce their own samples incorporating the conventions, styles and techniques particular to the language focus
For ages 11-14 years