Abel Tasman Kayaks

Abel Tasman Kayaks

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This task is about reading information from an advertisement.
Use the front page of the brochure about kayaking to help answer the questions.
 
Abel Tasman Kayak brochure

Question 1Change answer

a)  How does the border down the right hand side of the advertisement link to the photo?

Question 1Change answer

b) What are two ways the word "kayaks" has been written in the title, that link with the activity of kayaking? 
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Question 2Change answer

c)  Give two other visual features of the brochure that attract the readers' attention.
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Question 3Change answer

d)  Why has the line "NELSON NEW ZEALAND" been presented this way?
Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online.
Copyright: 
Source: Abel Tasman Kayaks Limited Brochure,
Sea Kayak Operators Association of New Zealand.
 
Permission to use for educational purposes in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Level:
5
Curriculum info: 
English, Making meaning, Viewing
Keywords: 
advertisement, font, layout
Description of task: 
Students study a brochure and identify the visual features that link to its purpose.
Answers/responses: 
 

Y10 (07/1999)
a) It shows beach life/shells/fish etc. very easy
b) Any 2 of:

  • The "y" in Kayak has been formed to represent a paddle.
  • The droplets of water.
  • The font looks watery/fluid.
 2 correct – easy

1 correct – very easy
c) Any 2 of:

  • Price is highlighted in a star shape.
  • (Smiling) people kayaking.
  • Border has beach symbols.
  • The "Sea Kayak Operators Association" logo.
  • The "quality mark".
  • A variety of font styles.
  • Bright/clear water.
 2 correct – moderate

1 correct – very easy
d) It is wavy which links to the sea (and the activity). easy