20895 ACE Language (Yr 6) Structures and Language Features

Discussing the texts – 1
Read the two texts about hovercraft on pages 14 and 15 and answer the questions.
1. The first text is an explanation. Does it have the following features?
(a) Begins with a precise statement or definition.
Yes No
(b) Includes specific vocabulary and technical language.
Yes No
(c) Gives clear information in a logical sequence.
Yes No
(d) Uses simple present tense verbs.
Yes No
(e) Links cause and effect.
Yes No
(f) Includes an evaluation.
Yes No
(g) Includes a diagram to support and explain the text.
Yes No
2. The second text is a descriptive recount. Tick the features you can identify in this text.
(a) Relevant background information about:
who where when what why
(b) Significant events in detail and in order.
(c) Vocabulary to suggest the passing of time.
(d) Verbs in the past tense.
(e) Text organised in appropriate paragraphs.
(f) A conclusion or evaluative comment.
3. (a) Some examples of specific and technical vocabulary used in the first text are:
(b) Descriptive verbs used in the second text include:
(c) Descriptive adjectives used in the second text include:
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Understand how authors often innovate on text structures and play with language features to achieve particular aesthetic, humorous and persuasive purposes and effects (ACELA1518)
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