Key learning Area Social Science/Technology Theme Constructions
Title The Oresund Bridge Text Type Response Pages 2–9 Text Form Review Genre Non-fiction Purpose To give an opinion about a written or visual work, object or event
Text Structure Context: States the context of the work, object or event and previews the writer's opinion (optional) (Page 2) Description: Describes features of the work, object or event (Pages 4–8) Judgement: Gives a personal opinion based on the description (Page 9)
Adverbial phrases (e.g. into a four-kilometre long tunnel)
Time and sequence words (e.g. It took four years)
Title Preserving Historical Buildings Text Type Discussion Pages 10–16 Text Form Essay Genre Non-fiction Purpose To examine more than one side of an issue
Text Structure Opening Statement: Outlines the issue (Pages 10–11) Arguments 'For' and 'Against': Includes evidence in support of and against the issue (Pages 12–15) Concluding Statement: Summary of the writer's opinion(Page 16)