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 http://www.skillsworkshop.org by Sally Shipton, Stafford College S.Shipton@staffordcoll.ac.uk . 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

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

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

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.

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

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