Linear and Non-linear Texts

What is a linear Text?

• It is a traditional text that needs to be read from the beginning to the end.

• It present graphs and maps

• It contains information that is found in a graphic organizer.

• It includes digital text.

What is a non-linear text?

• It includes printed text.

• It is a traditional text that needs to be read from the beginning to the end.

• It is lengthy

• It refers to the texts that do not need to be read from the beginning to the end.

Which is an example of a linear text?

• charts

• maps

• essays

• tables

Which is an example of a non-linear text?

• flow charts

• novels

• narratives

• short stories

Why do the readers find the non-linear text more efficient?

• It does not take time for the readers to search for information.

• It is like a picture, the readers will enjoy looking at it.

• It will help the readers think wisely.

• It does not distract the reader's attention.

Learning Task: Classify the following items below.

line graph

• linear

• non-linear

newspaper

• linear

• non-linear

report

• linear

• non-linear

• Linear text

• Non linear text

Letters or email

• Linear text

• Non- linear text