You might want to do this over more than one session. Take notes the first time, use these notes to write the information text the second time.
Part 1
The Videos are at the bottom of this page.
Choose a bird and note down its name
Watch the videos take notes of what the video explains in you jotter.
You might have to watch the video a couple of times to understand it and write good notes. Take the time to do this well as you will need good notes for the next part.
Part 2
Write an information sheet about the bird you choose using your notes.
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The Information Genre usually focuses on facts or information about particular subject.
It usually presents information in an objective way.
The purpose of an information text is to provide detailed information about the way things are or were. It also helps readers to understand what is being described by organising or categorising information. They tend to have either a chronological or logical structure.
Features of Information Genre
A title which informs the reader about the subject
An introductory paragraph which informs the reader what the report is about
Use headings and sub-headings
Write in an impersonal style – no use of personal pronouns Use topic specific terminology and vocabulary
Use appropriate graphics to give additional information
Usually written in the present tense and the third person
Sometimes written in the past tense (eg. an historical report)
Description is used for precision rather than to create an emotional response
Acknowledge the source(s) of information
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