Learning intention
- identify some differences between imaginative and informative texts
Foundation English · AC9EFLY03
Identify some differences between imaginative and informative texts
talking about what is “real” and what is imagined in texts
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AC9EFLY03 - AC9EFLY03: Identify some differences between imaginative and informative texts
Example 1
talking about what is “real” and what is imagined in texts
Example 2
identifying and selecting texts for information purposes and commenting on how the text might help with a task
Example 3
comparing images in imaginative texts with images in informative texts
Example 4
Story or information?: Story: character + event Information: facts + topic Both can have words and images
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Elaboration expansion and examples 1
- E1: talking about what is “real” and what is imagined in texts
- E2: identifying and selecting texts for information purposes and commenting on how the text might help with a task
- E3: comparing images in imaginative texts with images in informative texts
Elaboration expansion and examples 2
- Story or information?: Story: character + event Information: facts + topic Both can have words and images
- Use the skill in reading, speaking or writing: Explain whether a text is imaginative or informative. Story: character + event Information: facts + topic Both can have words and images
- Teacher model: Read or say the first card. Ask: what does this show?
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AC9EFLY03 · imaginative and informative texts
Learning focus: I can tell some differences between imaginative and informative texts.
Model it: Worked example: identify an informative text Worked-model method: check characters, events, facts and purpose. 1. The text says, ‘Frogs begin life as eggs. Tadpoles hatch and grow legs as they change.’ 2. The sentences give facts and explain changes in a real animal’s life. 3. The author’s main purpose is to inform the reader about frogs. Model answer: This is an informative text because it gives facts and an explanation about a real topic.
Ask the learner: What is the main idea of imaginative and informative texts?
Look for: The learner can I can tell some differences between imaginative and informative texts in a fresh example and explain the evidence or reasoning without copying the model.
If they are stuck: If the learner guesses or repeats a rule without evidence, return to the concrete or visual model and ask them to explain what each part shows.
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Assessment-style questions and review hints 1
Questions
- What is the main idea of imaginative and informative texts?
- Which example shows the skill?
Review hints
- Remember: Tell the difference between story texts and information texts
- Use the routine: Look for purpose → Check features → Decide text type
Assessment-style questions and review hints 2
Questions
- What is one common mix-up?
- How can you check your answer?
Review hints
- Before answering: point to the clue in the spoken words, written sentence, image, page layout or text purpose.
- Self-check: change the example slightly and see whether the same reasoning still works.
Exit ticket
- Name the skill
- Use a model example
- Try independently
- Explain evidence
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- identify some differences between imaginative and informative texts
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