1. Multimodal Text Analysis and Text Production Tasks In Stage 2 English Pathways

2. Defining Multimedia
(of art, education etc) using more than one medium of expression or communication

3. Defining Multimodal What are multimodal texts?
A text may be defined as multimodal when it combines two or more semiotic systems. There are five semiotic systems in total:
Linguistic
Visual
Audio
Gestural
Spatial

4. Examples of Multimodal Texts
a picture book, in which the textual and visual elements are arranged on individual pages that contribute to an overall set of bound pages
a webpage, in which elements such as sound effects, oral language, written language, music and still or moving images are combined
a live ballet performance, in which gesture, music, and space are the main elements.
Multimodal texts can be delivered via different media or technologies. They may be live, paper, or digital electronic.

5. Why multimodal in English Pathways?
Increases student engagement
Provides variety in the tasks available to students
Engages students who have different learning styles
Presents opportunities for students to excel
Provides variety in what we mark!

6. Text Production Tasks Filmed monologues Advertisements (audio-visual)
Photo stories
Animations
Podcasts
Brochures and Leaflets
Web sites

7. Text Analysis Tasks Brochures/Leaflets Photo stories Podcasts
Oral Presentations with supporting visuals
“Director’s” commentary on segment of film
Analytical web pages

8. Hints and Tips
Try to distribute your multimodal tasks across the year rather than ‘clumping’ them
Give students an option to complete tasks either in written form or multimodal form
Show students examples of the multimodal form if possible
Don’t spend too much time teaching how to use the software
Draft transcripts rather than the completed work
Ensure students submit work burnt to DVD in a common file format (MP3/4, MOV, WMV etc)