Different+Text+Types

**__ Different Text Types __**

Different text types are useful for teaching children as they allow students to understand that the different words we use when writing are determined by the purpose of the piece (Campbell & Green 2006, p.43).

Text types include:

A narrative is an entertaining and imaginative text and its purpose is just that; to entertain and allow the reader to use  their imagaination (Hill, 2006, p.315). The frameworks of a narrative is the Orientation, Complications, Series of Events and a Resolution. The features include use of past tense, characters, chronological events and descriptive language (Hill 2006, p.309). A great narrative for children is 'Where the Wild Things are' by Maurice Sendak, soon to become a major motion picture.
 * Narrative**



A recount is either a //personal, factual// or //imaginative// retelling of a past occurance (Hill 2006, p.314). The frameworks of a report is the Orientation, Events in the order they occured and occasionally a Re-orientation and Evaluation. The features include simple past tense, chronological events and action verbs (Hill 2006, p.309). An example of a recount is a newspaper account of an event.
 * Recount**

A Procedural or Instructional text provides descriptions and instructions on how to undertake an activity (Campbell & Green 2006, p.49). The frameworks of a Procedure is the Goal, Materials, Method and Evaluation. The features include a timeless tense, linking words to do with time (eg. //before// and //after//) and comprehensive and accurate descriptions (Hill 2006, p.309). An example of a Procedural text is a recipe.
 * Procedure[[image:fairy-recipe-inside-2.jpg width="382" height="231" align="right" link="http://www.tracytrends.com/books/fairy-recipe.html"]]**

A Report is a descriptive and organised text used to classify things (Hill 2006, p.315). The frameworks of a Report is the Generalisations/Classifications, Description and also a Summary if necessary. The features include timeless tense, specific vocabulary related to the subject and objective language (Hill 2006, p.309). An example of a Report is a text about the weather. 
 * Report**