This document introduces multimodal texts, which use two or more modes of communication, including visual, aural, gestural, linguistic, and spatial elements. It provides examples of such texts and activities for interpreting and creating them, emphasizing the integration of multiple modes to enhance understanding and engagement. Additionally, it includes resources and assessment tasks for identifying modes and creating multimodal compositions.

1. Multimodal and Its Elements
English 10 - Quarter 2, Module 7

2. Introduction to Multimodal Texts
• Multimodal texts communicate meaning using
two or more modes of communication.
• Examples include written language, spoken
language, visual, gestural, spatial, and audio
modes.

3. The Five Modes of Communication
• 1. Visual: Images, color, and layout
• 2. Aural: Sound, music, and silence
• 3. Gestural: Movement, facial expressions
• 4. Linguistic: Spoken or written language
• 5. Spatial: Organization and arrangement of
elements

4. Examples of Multimodal Texts
• 1. Picture books
• 2. Graphic novels and comics
• 3. Films and animations
• 4. Digital posters and infographics
• 5. Oral storytelling and live performances

5. Activity: Transcoding Emojis
• Task: Interpret emojis and transcribe them
into plain text.
• Example: 🙂 = 'happy'
• Encourage creativity and understanding of
visual representation.

6. Activity: Image or Mode
Interpretation
• Task: Identify the mode used in various
examples.
• Example: A signboard relies on visual and
spatial modes.

7. Creating Multimodal Texts
• Option 1: Create a 10-minute video
presentation illustrating multimodal elements.
• Option 2: Write a script using visual and
linguistic modes to convey a message.

8. Supplementary Resources
• - [Multimodal Literacy by Victoria Education]
(https://www.education.vic.gov.au)
• - [Creating Multimodal
Texts](https://sites.google.com/site/aismultim
odaltext)
• - [Lumen Learning: The Five
Modes](https://courses.lumenlearning.com/ol
emiss-writing100)

9. Summary and Assessment
• Summary:
• - Multimodal texts integrate multiple
communication modes.
• - They enhance understanding and
engagement.
• Assessment:
• - Identify modes in given texts.
• - Create a multimodal composition.