Language features resources

This resource looks at a set of cooking instructions for making "Crispy Rounds".

Students read an advertisement then identify and explain some of its language features.

Students read a poem titled 'The Sea' and explain the meanings of some of the language used.

Students read an advertisement for a website. Comprehension questions then require the student to explore the writers' use of metaphor and superlatives.

A joke about a parrot is the context for this resource that assesses understanding of idioms and the interpretation of humour.

A montage of ideas about body piercing is the stimulus for questions that require students to unpack synonyms, colloquial language, and referring words.

Students read an anti-drinking advertisement and identify and explain the effect of different language features.

Students are required to read three poems, identify the animal that the object in each poem is being compared with, and identify the ways in which the look or movement of the objects are described so that they seem like these animals.

This comprehension task assesses student ability to identify and justify evidence used to visualise and make inferences about a character and setting.

This resource has students comparing four advertisements on holiday camps and identifying the meaning of a slogan.

After reading the article, 'Flax Flyers', students classify statements from the article as persuasive or factual. SJ-1-4-1997. Text provided.

Students read the poem 'Don't be Wet' and complete two tables to show their understanding of puns. SJ-3-3-1994. Text provided.

Students read a poem, retrieve information, and then use this information to make inferences. The text used is shown into the resource. It can also be located in School Journal, Part 2, No. 1, 1999. SJ-2-1-1999. Text provided.

Students read a poem about air to answer retrieval and inferential questions. SJ-2-2-1999. Text provided.

Students read a poem to explore the language it uses. SJ-4-3-1995. Text provided.

Advertising provides the context for this resource that has an assessment focus on vocabulary, repetition, tone and comprehension. SJ-4-2-1999. Text provided.

This task assesses student ability to find the text features of a science report about moa.

A tourist advertisement for the Kaikoura coast has students being assessed on their understanding of alliteration, fonts, logos, and photo images.

This resource has an assessment focus on comprehending the language features used in an advertisement.

Students identify types of figures of speech used in some common phrases.

This task assesses student ability to find the text features of an explanation of a scientific idea.

This task assesses student ability to find the text features of a science report about one of our native birds. The task is essentially a literacy task in the context of scientific writing, and can also be accessed from the English Bank.

After reading a poem, students respond to questions which focus on understanding features of language used and their effects.

Students study a recipe then answer questions showing their understanding of written instructions.

A poem about trying to fly is the basis of this resource. Students read the poem then answer questions on its illustrations, rhyme, content and vocabulary. SJ-3-1-1994.