3.2 Reading Projects
Choice 1: A Magazine Article
A magazine article will have the following text features.
- title
- headings
- different kinds / sizes of printing on the page (Large title, Medium headings, Smaller text and captions)
- pictures have captions that explain what is being shown
Content Considerations
- What is the who, what, when, where, why and how?
- What focus will you consider?
- What is most important? (These will help determine the headings.)
Audience?
- Who will want to read the article or story?
- Do you want a specific reaction from the reader?
What is your purpose?
- To explain?
- To inform?
- To express appreciation?
- To convince?
- To show a problem and solutions or cause and effects?
YOUR TEACHER IS LOOKING FOR:
- TOPIC: The topic is specific and intended to inform or convince the viewer.
- TEXT FEATURES: Title, headings, pictures, captions
- GRAPHICS/IMAGES: The graphics or images relate directly to the information.
- COLOURS: The colour choices enhance the visibility of the information.
- LAYOUT: The layout has the main point at the top (heading), is organized, and makes sense. The organization allows the viewers to understand the information.
- INFORMATION: The information is accurate and purposeful.
- CUPS: The final product has minimal errors in capitals, usage (grammar), punctuation, and spelling.
TOOLS TO MAKE A MAGAZINE ARTICLE:
When making an infographic, consider the following tools:
1. Microsoft Word or Open Office document.
2. There are amazing templates you can use here - ask your home facilitator to get you started with a free account:
- Click on TEMPLATES or SMART TEMPLATE.
- Under "For Print", choose Newsletters.
- When you go to download, you'll need to keep the default settings in order for it to download for free.
- (If you want to get really fancy, you can also use a template for "Magazine" and create a cover and name for a magazine that in which your article may be found.)
3. You can always create one by hand on paper and deliver it to your teacher.