Different+Text+Types


 * Reading and Writing Different Text Types**

Being able to read and write different text types is important for children and their ability to be able to distinguish the different types and their purposes. Firstly children need to be able to recognise the difference between fact and fiction books and then begin to learn and explore the other types of texts available. As Hill states 'Young children enjoy reading and writing information books as well as fiction texts. Much of the reading and writing that is covered in later schooling concerns reading information texts, so learning the text features of information books is essential. Such features as glossaries, headings, diagrams, indexes need to be taught to young children' (2006, p. 321). As part ECL210 we were required to present a student led tutorial with different groups being allocated different chapters of the book. My group, consisting of Cassie Musco, Joanne Panetta, Annika Sjoloud and myself, were asked to present Chapter 15 being Reading and Writing Different Text Types. This is the very rough example of the lesson plan which we created to help us stay on track and run our lesson. **Prior to class commencing:** Set up the room. Arrange tables and chairs (groups of 5 - set up 6 tables in case all students attend but ideally we will only need four tables of 5) Make sure there is plenty of room available for everyone to be able to sit comfortably and have full view of the white board. Write on white board (see white board ideas) Place text organisers for our four main text types being covered (Narrative, Recount, Procedure and Explanation) on the four main tables. We will have a “lucky dip” of the left over text types for the other two tables if numbers exceed 20 students. Place monkey pictures to help prompt the students with ideas for their writing on the tables. Two coloured textas per table for the students to write with. An explanatory sheet outlining the features of the particular text type for each table. Small readers showing the particular text type for added assistance in explaining the text type if needed for the students to refer to and also get ideas. Reflection key rings also to be placed on each of the tables. **Lesson:** Ask the students to move to the floor. Once students are settled we will introduce ourselves as Miss Panetta, Mrs McGuane, Miss Musco and Miss Sjolund. “Good Morning Boys and Girls” Cassie will introduce our topic and highlight the focus of the lesson as highlighted on the white board in the “magnifying glass”. Cassie will give a brief overview on why it is important for students to learn and recognise the different text types for not only reading but writing as well. Jane will draw attention to all the different text types listed on the white board but explain that for the purpose of this lesson we will be focusing on the four main types Narrative, Recount, Procedure and Explanation Jo and Annika will each read out two of the four main text types in detail. Jo will then read “Crocodile Beat” with Annika and Cassie helping to do the animal noises with Jane doing actions. Jane will then advise that the class will now be asked to move back to their tables and create a piece of writing in the particular text type as set out on the text organisers on each of the tables. Explain that we have a monkey theme and that there are pictures there to help you come up with your story as well as sheets and books to further explain the different text types. Explain that at the end of writing the piece they will then be required to return to the floor and the groups will be asked to present their particular text type to the group. We will then each have a table and help the students with any queries or problems and ensure that they stay on task. We will have a monkey rubber stamp to help as an encouragement for good work – trying to incorporate some classroom ideas for actual primary school students. In case they get stuck for ideas Recount – Diary of a zoo keeper Procedure – Recipe for a monkey banana cake Explanation – Interesting facts about monkeys eg what they eat, where they live Narrative – Creative story about a trip to the zoo – A monkey escapes the zoo and invades my house! Ideally the students will come up with their own ideas but we could suggest the above if they are struggling to come up with something themselves. Each of us to explain the concept of the reflection key rings to our respective tables and advise that as part of their presentation at the end of the lesson they will be asked to use the key ring to help reflect on the class – again trying to incorporate ideas which could be used in the classroom and that have been introduced to us by Andrea Hillbrick in her lecture. If any table finishes earlier than anticipated they could attempt one of the left over text types in the lucky dip box and create another piece of writing. This would depend on our timing. As we don't anticipate that anyone will finish with all that much time to spare perhaps we could have something fun relating to the monkey topic and have “Barrel of Monkeys” to keep the early finishers occupied until the other groups finish. Once the groups have completed their writing ask the students to return to the floor to present. Each of us to introduce our particular table and the text type that they had and ask them all to stand up the front and read out their writing to the class. We will also have phrase sticker for each of the students – again employing some classroom ideas and modeling these to the rest of the class. The students will then use the key ring prompt to them on a reflection of the lesson. For bonus points (stickers) ask if anyone knows what text type Crocodile Beat is? = Narrative. Thank everyone for their participation and ask if anyone has any questions. **Materials and Resources** Developing Early Literacy – Susan Hill Explanation of different text types Example of the different text organisers Small readers showing the different text types Coloured textas Blue tack White board markers Permanent markers Butchers paper Phrase stickers Monkey rubber stamp Ink pad Paper Magnifying Glass Monkey pictures for the tables and the white board Reflection Key Rings Lucky Dip box with the left over text types Barrel of Monkeys Digital camera to take photos for wiki


 * White board ideas**

 **READING AND WRITING DIFFERENT TEXT

TYPES**  **Chapter 15 – Developing Early Literacy by Susan Hill** **Miss Panetta (Jo), Miss Musco (Cassie), Miss Sjloud (Annika) and Mrs McGuane (Jane)** **Book of the Day = Crocodile Beat**

**Focus** **Our focus for todays lesson is** **READING AND WRITING** **DIFFERENT TEXT TYPES** **(This will be in the magnifying glass)**

**The Different Text Types are:**

**Narrative** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif">**Poetry and songs** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif">**Transitional** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif">**Recount** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif">**Procedure** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif">**Report** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif">**Explanation** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif">**Discussion** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif">**Mixed Genre**

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif">**Maybe try and make this a bit more fun (possible ideas)** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif">*** Board will be surrounded by monkeys (Annika making these)** <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif">**Include a Quote of the Day**

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif">**Dr Seuss - “I can read with my eyes shut”**
 * “<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif">The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you'll go” **

The following are some photos of our student led tutorial:







This is the story book which we read to the class, Crocodile Beat by Gail Jorgensen and Patricia Mullins. An example of a narrative with fantastic pictures and fun animal nosies.

The attached slide show highlights some of the different text types available and gives a description of some of the features involved with these different text types. We also used the slides in our presentation when explaining to the class the features of the four main text types. I have gained the information for the attached slide show from both Hill's Figure 15.2 Text Types (2006, pp. 309-310) and the following website //Writing Fun// by Jenny Eather 2006. I found this to be a very user friendly site with easy to understand information and worksheets that could be printed and used in the classroom for children's writing and helping to explore and explain different writing genres.

http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/writingfun/writingfun.html