Topic Three (1.3): Form and Structure

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You will examine the specific form and structure of key text types in much more detail as the course progresses, but in this topic, you will consider the basic concepts of ‘form’ and ‘structure’ and the differences between them. You will examine different types of text and learn about some key elements to discuss when writing about form and structure.

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Read pages 8 to 13 in the textbook and make notes.

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  • Complete the Activities 1 to 7 in the textbook.
  • Read carefully through the Student Response on page 12.
  • Pay attention to the ‘Reflection’ activities on pages 11 and 12.

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Make sure you understand all the key terms covered in this topic and highlight these on your glossary. You may like to make flashcards of key terms now, to help you with revision later on.

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Complete the self-assessment checklist on page 13.