1. Different Types of Text
Rt/R1.1 Wt/E1.1
Rt/E2.2 Rt/E2.3 Wt/E2.1
Rt/E3.2 Wt/E3.1
Kindly contributed to the Adult Basic Skills Resource Centre Sally Shipton, Stafford College . April 2006.
Main UK Adult Literacy Links: Rt/E2.2 Rt/E3.2 recognise the different purposes of text at this level Rt/E2.3 identify common sources of information
Created by Sally Shipton Feb 2006

2. Different Types of Text Notes for tutors
These power points are designed to help learners…..
understand where they may encounter different types of text
understand different purposes of texts
Understand that different texts are written for different audiences
There are exercises marked for discussion
There are written activities marked

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

4. Different Types of Text
Where do we see text?
With the person sitting next to you, or in small groups, make a list of places you see text.

5. Different Types of Text
We see text on ………..
books
letters
newspapers
magazines
posters
leaflets

6. Different Types of Text
We see text on ….
coke cans
bus tickets
shop signs
CDs s
shop doors
beer mats
adverts
and many, many more places……………….