multimodal writing

Storyboards, web pages, animations ,blogs are few examples of multimodal texts.

• True

• False

• Maybe

• Sometimes

Like in writing, it is also important in multimodal compositions to take into consideration the purpose, target audience, and text-type. This description is about understanding different genres.

• True

• False

• Maybe

• Sometimes

Multimodal texts combine two or more modes in presenting information .

• True

• False

• Maybe

• Oftentimes

Creating multimodal texts is becoming a common practice and an essential skill to be developed among students.

• True

• False

• Frequently

• Oftentimes

Understanding how each mode can work to convey meaning, where each mode or semiotic system has its own function. This explains semiotic knowledge.

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• Somehow

Technology has truly changed the way people perceive information. From details usually printed on paper to internet-based programs that allow information to pop up on people’s gadgets, the society we live in is indeed relying on information presented in and through different modes.

• False

• Sometimes

• True

• Maybe

Check all that apply. I feel comfortable:

• using pictures in writing.

• using a smartphone, tablet or laptop well.

• creating videos on my phone or with a camera.

• making an audio recording to put on the internet.

• learning new software.

What is intermodality?

• The shared roles of different modes of meaning-making.

• The differences between the uniquely different modes of meaning-making.

What are the four categories of image−text relations (which is an example of intermodality)?

• Both written language and images have the same meaning

• Written language’s meaning should always be taken more seriously than images

• The written language enhances the images’ meaning or vice-versa

• The written language and images are independent on each other

• The written language and images are dependent

True or False?

Children use various symbolic systems, such as talking, drawing, singing, and role-playing, before they are able to communicate through writing.

• True

• False