Text Types and Purposes · JHS2 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.4.2.2.2 - Compose notes, brochures and flyers for different purposes and audiences

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the key features of a flyer, including the headline, slogan, product description, list of benefits, and contact information.
Distinguish between the purposes and target audiences of notes, brochures, and flyers.
Compose a flyer for a chosen product or event, using an eye-catching headline, a brief description, a list of benefits, and contact details.
Write a short notice or poster for a school or community purpose, matching the form and length to the intended audience.
Revise a draft flyer or notice to improve its clarity, layout, and appeal for its specific audience.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Writing (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Text Types and Purposes (4.2)
Content standard: B8.4.2.2 - Apply writing skills to specific life situations
Indicator: B8.4.2.2.2 - Compose notes, brochures and flyers for different purposes and audiences
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 5 (Week 29 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: English Language, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 63
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Compose flyers for different purposes.
- Use:
  - Small size e.g. A5 paper
  - Eye-catching headline, slogan or logo
  - Brief description of a product
  - List of benefits or offers
  - Contact information e.g. website
- Write notices/posters of different lengths for different purposes and audiences, using appropriate forms, conventions, and techniques (posters on school excursions, notices on voluntary cleaning etc.).