TEXT

INFORMATIO
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and media
 TEXTS
A text is a basic and adaptable
format for displaying data or
communicating thoughts and messages
to the general public.
 TEXTS
Text, the most basic format, may
transmit any type of message, whether
it's handwritten, printed, or simply
displayed on screen.
 TEXTS
A text can be extremely powerful in a
variety of ways. It can be used to
disseminate information, give directions,
and make recommendations to the
recipient.
 TEXTS
A text can be as brief as one word, a single
sentence, or even a single phrase, or as long as
an investigative report. A text can transmit a
message to its intended audience regardless of
how short or long it is.
 TEXT
Text can be found in a variety of formal
and informal sources. It can be found in
news storiesand online messengers
(formal sources) (informal sources).
FORMAL TEXT-BASED
MATERIALS
Publishing houses and news
organizations are primarily responsible
for the creation and distribution of
formal text-based publications.
FORMALTEXT-BASED
MATERIALS MAY Research Works
INCLUDE:
Published books
News articles
Newspapers

Advertisements Magazines
INFORMAL TEXT-BASED
MATERIALS
Informal text-based materials are based
on a person's personal views or
opinionson a variety of topicsand
processes.
INFORMAL TEXT-BASED
MATERIALS
Blogs (blogspot or wordpress), personal
emails, SMS or text messaging, internet
messenger, and social media platforms like
Twitter and Facebook are examples of
informal text-based content.
TYPEFACE

The style or depiction of a textin digital

formatis referred to as typeface. A typeface
can also be referred to as a font, font-style, or
type.
 Alphabets

A typeface is Numbers

composed of Punctuation marks

the following: Symbols

Special characters
 Serif Aa
TYPES OF
TYPEFACE Sans Serif
Different font styles
S
can convey different
Slab Serif
meanings.
Script
Serif
Serif denotes formality and is frequently
employed in the body content of printed
items such as books, newspapers, and
periodicals. When used as headlines, this
typeface has a vintage aesthetic.
Sans Serif
The text appears to be sans serif, which
gives it a clean and simple appearance.
This sort of typeface has a contemporary
appearance and is commonly used in web
design.
Slab Serif
Slab serif gives text a weighty
appearance and can be utilized
on billboards for massive
advertising signs.
Script
Script is a font that is commonly used on
wedding invitations and other
ceremonial occasions. This typeface
should be used sparingly and is unsuitable
for huge body writing.
PERFORMANCE TASK #2: ESSAY
(10 points each minimum of 2 paragraphs per question)

Questions:
1. If you will write an application letter for college, what
font or typeface will you use and why?

2. If you will create your own business card, what font

or typeface will you use and what information will you
include in your business card?
PERFORMANCE TASK #2: ESSAY
(10 points each minimum of 2 paragraphs per question)
Performance Task#3: (20 Points)
Directions: Here are four samples of business cards. Identify what is wrong with
the design of each card and suggest ways to improve them.
Performance Task#3: (20 Points)
Directions: Here are four samples of business cards. Identify what is wrong with the
design of each card and suggest ways to improve them.

CAR Issues in the Design Suggestions for

D Improvement

A
B
C
D
WRITTEN WORK #3: MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE
Directions: Write the word TRUE if the statement is correct and if not,
underline the word that is incorrect and write the correct answer on the
space provided.

1. The text appears to be sans serif, which gives it a clean

and simple appearance.
2. Slab serif is a font that is commonly used on wedding
invitations and other ceremonial occasions.
3. Script gives text a weighty appearance and can be utilized
on billboards for massive advertising signs.
WRITTEN WORK #3: MODIFIED TRUE OR
Directions: Write the word TRUE if the statement is correct and if not,
FALSE
underline the word that is incorrect and write the correct answer on the
space provided.

4. The style or depiction of a text in digital format is

referred to as typeface. It can also be referred to as a font,
font-style, or type.
5. A text is a basic and adaptable format for displaying
data or communicating thoughts and messages to the
general public.
WRITTEN WORK #3: MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE
Directions: Write the word TRUE if the statement is correct and if not,
underline the word that is incorrect and write the correct answer on the
space provided.

6. Formal text-based materials are based on a person's

personal views or opinions on a variety of topics and
processes.
7. A text can transmit a message to its intended audience
regardless of how short or long it is.
8. The most common reason for an unappealing document
is a lack of alignment.
WRITTEN WORK #3: MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE
Directions: Write the word TRUE if the statement is correct and if not,
underline the word that is incorrect and write the correct answer on the
space provided.

9. Text can be found in a variety of formal and informal

sources. It can be found in news stories and online
messengers (formal sources) (informal sources).
10. Organization is the value or importance assigned to a
portion of the text-based content.