Key learning Area Technology Theme How different colours create different moods
Title Different Colours Text Type Information Report Pages 2–9 Text Form Pamphlet from an interior designer Genre Non-fiction Purpose To present information that classifies living or non-living things
Text Structure General Statement: Identifies and classifies the subject (Pages 2–3) Description: Provides information about the subject's physical appearance and other characteristics (Pages 4–8) Evaluation: Provides a summary statement about the subject (Page 9)
Language Features
Nouns (e.g. rooms, colour, mood)
Pronouns (e.g. It)
Adjectives (e.g. certain, relaxing, simple)
Past tense verbs (e.g. use, have, is)
Adverbs (e.g. often)
Adverbial phrases (e.g. in the garden outside)
Title Choose Paint Colours Carefully Text Type Exposition Pages 10–16 Text Form Pamphlet for house paints Genre Non-fiction Purpose To persuade by arguing one side of an issue
Text Structure Statement of Position: Explains the writer's point of view and previews the arguments (Page 10) Series of Arguments: Describes each argument and lists them in order of importance (Pages 11–15) Concluding Statement: Relates the position more forcefully to persuade the reader (Page 16)
Language Features
Nouns (e.g. paint, room, home)
Pronouns (e.g. you, your)
Adjectives (e.g. right, modern, older)
Sensing verbs (e.g. think, feel, want)
Adverbs (e.g. often, carefully)
Adverbial phrases (e.g. in a particular room)
Time and sequence words (e.g. First, Also, Finally)