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    Multimodal text combines two or more modes of communication such as written language, images, sounds, gestures and spatial layout to convey meaning. Examples of multimodal texts include picture books, graphic novels, websites, films and performances. The use of multiple modes in a text can improve comprehension, increase motivation, and allow for more creative expression of ideas.

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    Multimodal text combines two or more modes of communication such as written language, images, sounds, gestures and spatial layout to convey meaning. Examples of multimodal texts include picture books, graphic novels, websites, films and performances. The use of multiple modes in a text can improve comprehension, increase motivation, and allow for more creative expression of ideas.

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    Multimodal text combines two or more modes of communication such as written language, images, sounds, gestures and spatial layout to convey meaning. Examples of multimodal texts include picture books, graphic novels, websites, films and performances. The use of multiple modes in a text can improve comprehension, increase motivation, and allow for more creative expression of ideas.

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    MULTIMODAL TEXT

    (Motivation)

    Multimodal Text
    It is a combination of the prefix multi-meaning “many” and modal-an adjective form of the “mode”. Mode means
    a way of things.
    It combines two or more communication modes such as written language, spoken language, visual which can
    be in a form of still and moving images, audio, gestural, and spatial to create meaning.
    The texts that you encounter today use signs and symbols to communicate information such as letters and words,
    drawings, pictures, videos, audio sounds, music, facial gestures, and design of space.\
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    Examples:
    Picture Books

    Graphic Novels

    Comics
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    Textbooks

    Posters

    Newspaper

    Digital Slide Presentation


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    Website

    E-Book

    Animation

    Film
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    Ballet Dance

    Modes refers to the method of communication being employed to communicate meaning. It can be linguistic, visual,
    auditory, gestural, or spatial.

    Elements of Multimodal

    1. Linguistic
    This includes word choice (vocabulary), structure, organization of sentences into sentences and paragraphs,
    grammar of oral/ written language.
    Writers use words to communicate. It refers to the written or spoken words.
    Linguistic is probably the most widely used mode, because it can be both read and heard, on both paper and
    audio.
    Examples are quotes and speeches.
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    2. Visual
    This mode includes images, characters, color, style, size, and perspective.
    The visual mode helps writers communicate meaning in a way that can be seen by the audience.
    Sometimes people must see to believe, and visuals can be helpful and even persuasive.
    Examples are symbols, video films, film promotions, cartoons, advertisements and etc.

    3. Audio/ Aural
    It includes music, sound effects, ambient noises, volume, pitch, and rhythm.
    Sound catches people’s attention, and writers use the aural mode to bring their words to life. It communicates
    meaning through sound.
    Example is the recording of a song.

    4. Gestural
    Non-verbal expressions such as movement, facial expression, hand and body language, and interaction between
    people.
    It communicates meaning through movement.
    Example is declamation contest.
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    5. Spatial
    Proximity, direction, position of layout, organization of objects in space or environment.
    Writers use the spatial mode of communication in the physical layout and organization of a text.
    It refers to the arrangement of elements in space. It involves the organization of items and the physical closeness
    between people and objects.
    Example is a brochure, and how it is folded and organized, proximity, direction, position of layout, and
    organization of objects in space.
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    Types of Multimodal Text


    Multimodal texts can be delivered in various media or technologies. It can be live, paper or digital electronic.

    1. Printed or Paper Multimodal Text


    Picture books, text books, graphic novels, comics, and posters.
    It conveys meaning to the reader through varying combinations of visual, written, linguistics, and spatial.

    2. Digital Multimodal Text


    Film, animation, slide shows, e-posters, digital stories, podcasts, and web pages.
    It conveys meaning through combinations of written and spoken language, visual (still and moving image), audio,
    gestural, and spatial.

    3. Live
    Dance, performance, and oral storytelling.
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    It conveys meaning through combinations of various modes such as gestural, spatial, audio, and oral language.

    Why is multimodal text important?


    1. It improves your comprehension. The use of multiple modes of communication helps you understand information
    better and effectively.

    2. It increases your motivation and interaction. The use of images, graphics, films and other multimodal text that your
    teacher use in presenting your lesson activate your interest and engage you in activities.

    3. It allows you to express your creativity by navigating multiple modes. It encourages you to create and express
    your learning creatively. It can also pave a way in enhancing your passion in other disciplines such as Arts and ICT.
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    (Learning Task)

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