Key learning Area Social Studies Theme National and international travel
Title Travel: At Home or Overseas Text Type Discussion Pages 2–9 Text Form School report Genre Non-fiction Purpose To examine more than one side of an issue
Text Structure Opening Statement: Outlines the issue (Page 2) Arguments 'For' and 'Against': Includes evidence in support of and against the issue (Pages 3–8) Concluding Statement: Summary of the writer's opinion (Page 9)
Language Features
Nouns (e.g. families, experiences, castles)
Pronouns (e.g. They, them, it)
Adjectives (e.g. new, different, great)
Sensing verbs (e.g. like, enjoy, think)
Adverbial phrases (e.g. for their holidays, in a different country)
Title Make a Travel Brochure Text Type Procedure Pages 10–16 Text Form Instructions Genre Non-fiction Purpose To provide instructions about how to make or do something
Text Structure Goal: Outlines what is to be achieved (Page 10) Materials: Specifies the materials needed to achieve the goal (Page 10) Steps:Lists the steps in order of sequence (Pages 11–16)