MyRead – Four Resources Guideposts

PowerPointing Narrative Guideposts

B = Beginning D = Developing A = Achieving

Code breaker Decoding the codes and conventions of written and spoken texts, eg:	B	D	A
decodes the conventions of written and multimedia texts
interprets literal and symbolic images of shapes, objects, setting, colour and sound
interprets the codes of the internet and the language of search engines
Text user Understanding the purposes of different written, spoken and visual texts for different cultural and social functions, eg:	B	D	A
interacts with others around a text by sharing and prioritising ideas about wolves
identifies the features of the narrative and transforms them into powerpoint and readers theatre presentations
applies own images and sounds to selected texts to create a new powerpoint text
understands the multimodal nature of texts by transforming conventional print texts into e-texts
Text participant Comprehending written, spoken and visual texts, eg:	B	D	A
integrates own knowledge about wolves with new knowledge gained from texts about wolves
refers to own repertoire of images symbols and sounds associated with wolves and their interaction with humans
uses/finds images and sounds to enhance own understanding of wolves and their interaction with humans
relates to familiar words and concepts used in the story
identifies links with other stories or knowledge of wolves and the unexpected
Text analyst Understanding how texts position readers, viewers and listeners, eg:	B	D	A
challenges common perceptions of humans/wolves interactions
examines fact and opinion in a variety of texts, eg myths, legends, information texts and e-texts
explores the effectiveness of traditional storytelling as opposed to e-telling
asks questions about the nature of a text and its positioning of the reader
questions the validity and reliability of internet sites, eg uses a SWOT analysis

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