Using realia and authentic text with Literacy students

Chris Hooper June GoodwinWednesday 9 December 2009

Quick Reads

http://www.quickreads.org.uk/

Realia and authentic text

Library booksQuick Reads

NewspapersLeaflets and brochuresPackagingWork related

Newspapers

SkimmingScanningOrganisational featuresPassive verbs

Leaflets and Brochures

Persuasive text SupermarketsEstate agentsHoliday brochuresSmall ads

Packaging

Colour and shapeBrand recognitionVery helpful for very low levelsNutrition information

Work Related

Health and safetyLettersFormsReportsE-mailsEmbedded Learning materials

Useful links

http://www.skillsworkshop.org/other.htmhttp://rwp.excellencegateway.org.uk/emb

eddedlearning/index.cfmhttp://www.quickreads.org.uk/