ENGLISH NOTES PURPOSE

The purpose of this type of text is to tell people how or why something happens.

STRUCTURE
1. Identification of phenomenon the introduction to this text gives a statement about the event or thing. 2. Explanation sequence sequence is a series of paragraphs that contains information about how and why. 3. Conclusion (optional) this section of the text quickly sums up the explanation.

LANGUAGE FEATURES
1. Use of the continuous present tense, for example, Kakadu National Park is located... 2. Use of words showing cause and effect, for example, The tropical conditions also provide the perfect conditions for a variety of reptiles. 3. Use of technical language, for example, eucalypts, grassland and mangrove swamp . 4. Use of generic terms, for example, mammals. 5. Descriptive Language 6. Rhetorical Questions

How is the news communicated? Television Radio Newspapers Magazines Internet Phones and Electronics

 Ads What is the purpose of news? Inform Advise Alarm Warn Dramatisation Broadcast appealing to a wide public audience Recount Entertain Sensationalism

What is persuasion? The art of convincing another to think, feel and believing a certain way Convince Is the media always right? Why/why not? Yes, no because not all stories rely on factual sources. The truth is distorted Yes, they want the truth to be popular. OBJECTIVITY & SUBJECTIVITY When you look at a topic area from an objective viewpoint, you are looking at it as an outsider or third person. Like a fly on the wall, you are simply reporting what you see. An objective narrative might sound something like this: The private party room was about the size of a small airplane cabin. Roger and Mabel were dancing together. Rita was eating a piece of chocolate clair that she had cut into three bites. This is amazing she said! she said, licking the pudding from her fingers. A Labrador Retriever was sleeping in the corner.

Notice that there are no emotions in this report that can be attributed to the author. Instead the one quote that has feeling was actually said by someone else. Hence, the audience can draw its own conclusions based on the available data. Alternatively, take a look at the same party from a subjective standpoint where the writer inserts his or her own interpretations into the mix. The private party room was cramped. Although Roger and Mabel managed to dance with one another, they looked as if their steps were uncomfortable and stilted. Poor Rita had to satisfy herself by eating. Though she said this is amazing, as she munched on an clair, it was obvious that she was being sarcastic. The party was so boring that the dog in the corner couldnt even stay awake. The subjectivity of the above paragraph is obvious and changes the meaning of the article completely because the author has inserted his or her personal feelings on the party. No longer is the reader invited to interpret the scene: instead the writer does it for him or her. A writer might have to make a judgment call if he or she is given the assignment to put together an article about an historical locale. Does the editor want a critique of the place? Or is he simply interested in providing the readership with a general guide of the site? At times like these, it is always best for the writer to ask his or her supervisor for guidance before beginning his or her research.

RIGHT OR WRONG?
Obviously, neither objectivity nor subjectivity is better Both are useful in their own rights, but they must be used selectively. To become a more competent writer, you need to know when to leave your own opinions at the door and when they are necessary for the tone of your article or essay. Rest assured that as to grow as

a write and become more comfortable, youll find yourself naturally gravitating toward the best one to use.

THE MEDIA
The media is a means of communicating with the public. The media can be represented in a number of forms; Radio, magazine, television, newspapers, and the list goes on. Although the media is a way to channel messages, it doesnt always mean those messages are positive. In some instances, the media in particular the news can point a negative portrait of an incident. Consider the aftermath of the Bali Bombings and the Cronulla Riots. Many scenarios are depicted in the complete opposition to our own views (perspectives).

PICTURE BOOKS ARE Texts appeal to various audiences Visuals are enjoyable to view and easy to understand Pictures help explain ideas, tales, narratives. They help unlock mysteries. They tend to be more attractive to readers. Words and pictures work together to create meaning. Illustration = language. Puts images in your mind better Translates the world of fairytale. Famous authors include Anthony Brown, Gary Grew and Mark McBride. Picture books are texts that include techniques such as colour, layout, font, texture and expression art. Pictures can tell a thousand words and many emotions.