MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY

TEXT INFORMATION
AND MEDIA
M O D U L E 1 0

PREPARED BY MS. MARI NANAS

LET US TRY!
Examine the text message
and answer the questions
that follow.
LET US TRY!
Examine the text
message and
answer the
questions that
follow.
Text Information

or textual information can

be written in the language
most appropriate to the
reader.
Creators of Text
Information
1. Author – someone who writes books, stories, or articles on different kinds of topics.
An author is someone whose work has already been published.
2. Writer – a writer is more associated with writing literary works like poems and short
stories. A writer is usually a person who writes stories or articles as an occupation, like
a journalist, blogger or screenwriter.
3. Contributor – Like a writer, the contributor spends time writing articles about topics
that are of particular interest.
4. Columnist – someone who writes and shares his opinion, insights, and commentaries
about social or political issues.
5. Blogger – a blogger is someone who writes personal opinions on topics or issues that
interest them.
6. Editor – someone who coordinates with the author or writer in planning, reviewing,
and revising content for publication. The editor also gives the final say to the final
content of the written text.
7. Publisher – someone who is responsible for preparing, acquiring, and managing a
publication. The publisher works with a team of writers, authors, and layout artists and
decides on the type and theme of the material to be published
Classifications of
Text Information
Classifications of Text Information

FICTION
stories that are
products of the
writer’s imagination.

NON-FICTION

is based on facts
and reality.
How Text Information
is Produced
How Text Information is Produced

select gather construct

writer selects a writer does a writer constructs an
topic or an issue thorough gathering outline of the topic
worth writing of information and composes the
about the topic. draft.
about
How Text Information is Produced

develop turns in

writer goes back to writer turns in the

the draft and
article to the editor
develops it into a
full text. or publisher.
Quiz 2
Based on the given picture, complete
the table by supplying the appropriate
answer for each question.

• Who are the possible readers of

this signage?
• Who could have possible written
this signage?
• What is the intention of the
signage?
• What are the design principles
and elements present in the
signage?
• What are the emphasized
phrases in the signage? Why
were these given particular
attention
Assessing and Evaluating
Text Information

Accuracy and Factuality.

Text information should be precise and must be
based on facts.

Objectivity.
it should not contain any biases, prejudice, or
discrimination.
Language appropriateness.
The level and kind of language should be
appropriate for the target audience or readers.

Curriculum alignment.
textbook material should be consistent with the
curriculum and international standards prescribed.

Style and Format.

Newspapers follow a particular house style,
depending on the news agency to which they belong.
Text Information
Advantages
• It covers a wide variety of
topics.
• One can access text
information easily.
• It is well-researched and
comprehensively
discussed.
Limitations
• The book should be
updated regularly to
Mission
ensure accuracy and
timeliness.
• Text information can be
lengthy, making it difficult
or tiresome to read.
Typeface
representation or style
of a text in the digital
formal.
Serif
• short line at the top or bottom of
some styles of printed letters.
• books, newspapers, magazines,
and researches
• used to achieve a classic and
elegant look in publications.
Sans Serif
• clean and minimalist look to the
text
• road signages, building directories,
and nutrition facts
• brush-like strokes
• weddings or evening
charity balls
• heavy and solid look
• large advertising signs
on billboards
Decorative
• Display or decorative
typeface are artistic and eye-
catching since it can show a
wide variety of emotions
Group Task 1
Requirements:
• Laptop/Gadget
• Data
RECITATION
Design Principles and
Elements

01 02 03

Emphasis Appropria-
Proximity
teness

04 05 06 07

Alignment Organization Repetition Contrast

 01 pertains to the force or intensity of
expression which contributes to the
Emphasis importance or vivid impression to
something. ness
Design Principles and
Elements
how suitable or
02 appropriate the
text is for the
Appropriateness
target audience,
intention or
purpose, or
event.
 03
refers to the distance of text
Proximity
elements from each other.

proper positioning or state of

04 adjustment of parts in relation to
Alignment each other
 05

Organization
act or process of organizing
various elements of text in a page

06 unity of the entire design and

Repetition consistency of elements are the
concerns of repetition.
 07 degree of difference between
Contrast things having similar or
comparable natures
What typeface/font do you usually
use for your tasks/projects and
homework?
Group Task 1
 Magazine Cover

Make a Magazine Cover using any of these photos.

 Magazine Cover
• You may use editing
application or site but you
are not allowed to use a
template.
• Choose the best
Typeface/font styles,
colors and sizes.
 Magazine Cover
• Make your own magazine
name.
• Add any topics/titles in
the cover.
Magazine Cover
• Copied Magazine Cover
details will NOT be
recorded.
Magazine Cover
• Send your final output in
the Google Classroom.
• One person must turn in
the output with the
members name.