📰 Part 1: Identifying Text Formats

1. Which text format would you most likely find in a newspaper?

Article

Report

Brochure

2. What is the main purpose of a brochure?

To present detailed research findings

To inform and persuade using visuals

To tell a story chronologically

3. Which features would you expect to find in a formal report? (Tick all that apply)

Headings and subheadings

Bullet points

Formal language

Colourful pictures everywhere

Clear structure

4. An article about a local school's sports day would most likely use:

Very formal, technical language

Semi-formal language with some narrative elements

Only bullet points and no paragraphs

✏️ Part 2: Format Features and Purpose

5. Complete the sentence: A brochure about visiting Melbourne Zoo would use lots of _____________ and _____________ language to attract visitors.

Answer: _________________ and _________________

6. Explain why a scientific report about Australian native animals would use formal language and clear headings.

7. Match each text format to its most suitable purpose by drawing lines:

Article

Report

Brochure

Present research findings formally

Promote a product or service

Share news or current events

8. Which text format would be best for each situation? Write Article, Report, or Brochure.

a) Advertising a new theme park: _______________

b) Presenting results of a school survey: _______________

c) Writing about a local festival for the newspaper: _______________

🎨 Part 3: Create Your Own

9. Choose ONE format (article, report, or brochure) and write a short informative text (2-3 sentences) about your school. Include features that match your chosen format.

I choose to write a: _______________

10. Reflection: Which text format do you find most interesting to read and why?

Informative Text Formats

Informative Text Formats

📰 Part 1: Identifying Text Formats

✏️ Part 2: Format Features and Purpose

🎨 Part 3: Create Your Own

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