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:

LUCID PRESS. 

  • 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.