My Language Scrapbook

1. My Language Scrapbook Name Class Teacher

2. Week 1 the texts in my life. Cereal packet – I read the back whilst having breakfast. Postcard from friend Page from revision guide Advertisement in a magazine

3. Week 1 – the Weetabix packet I’ve chosen to analyse this cereal packet as I look at it most mornings so it would be interesting to understand how the language it uses works. Uses personal pronouns to address the reader and to make them think they should eat Weetabix. The word fuel is interesting, it is used as a command (an imperative) The graphology of the packet is used to make Weetabix seem a natural, simple and healthy option. The sum makes eating the breakfast look hassle free and shows that there are no added ‘bad’ ingredients.

4. Week 2 – the texts I really like this advert I saw on the internet. Recipe I used to cook tea. Recipes use numbers to organise ideas.

5. Week 2 – The text I chose this week I chose this text as I think it uses language in a clever way. Even though there isn’t much writing I think I will find lots to say. The imperative “Make” commands the reader. The main sentence used in the image is a play on words, it reminds the reader of the well known phrase “Make love not war”. The image also reflects this. It is difficult to explain how this works. I think it suggests that these jeans will help you to find love, although it could also mean that Lee Cooper are a peaceful ethical company. The statement at the bottom of the image suggests that Lee Cooper jeans are hardwearing and are reliable, it also perhaps implies that they are a national symbol as they helped British service men during the war – practical clothing.

6. Week 3 – Texts This week I’ve been looking for texts that inspire me. Picture of a breakup note shared on facebook. I found this text really interesting. I printed it from the radio times website. I might post a comment to share my views.

7. This review was on the Radio Times website. It creates a friendly opinionated tone. David Walliams and Miranda Hart joke that they don’t even watch their own shows at Christmas – David doesn’t want his family to think he’s watching their every reaction and Miranda scuttles off to watch Morecambe and Wise. But while they’ve been keeping themselves busy, what did you think of their festive family treat Gangsta Granny? Adapted from Walliams's book, it had all the right things to keep the kids entertained – a jewel-thieving granny, young Ben on an unexpected adventure and silly mummy and daddy left watching Strictly Come Dancing. Robbie Williams lit up the screen – quite literally with his inch-thick fake tan -  and Joanna Lumley took a turn as the Queen. Quite proper for Christmas. Does it get your thumbs up? Let us know what you thought in the comments below… The text asks the reader a question. As a web text it offers the reader to share their opinion on the site. It uses a triple to provide information about the text in an engaging way, the noun phrase “jewel thieving granny” is surprising and if the reader didn’t watch the programme they would probably now be interested in doing so. The writing shows a lively opinion. The phrase “lit up the screen” suggests both the fame of Robbie Williams and also that his performance was brilliant. The use of dashes to add extra information creates humour as it makes fun of Robbie Williams.

8. Week 3 – what type of text will I produce? The texts I most enjoyed looking at were the cereal packet and the review of Gangster Granny from the Radio Times website. I am tempted to design a new cereal packet for task 4, however, I think I will spend too much time on the images and probably not enough on the writing. I also think I will find it harder to find things to say about my design than if I were to write a review of a programme. I will write a review of a programme I watched over Christmas.

9. Week 4 – Produce a text I have decided to write a review of a programme I have watched recently. But which one…? I made my mindmap with bubbl.us to help explore my options. I will write a review of Wallace and Grommit as I know it really well.

10. Week 4 - Planning my review What goes in a review!? Google • Wikihow gives a list of set by step instructions • BBC Bitesize also gives advice on how to write a review.

11. Beginning of review Week 4 - produce a text Wallace and Gromit – still brilliant nearly 10 years on. It’s been two years since I last watched Wallace and Gromit, thanks to the BBC I was reminded of the brilliance of the comedy duo this Christmas. In 2005, Wallace and Gromit hit the big screen , big time in a full length movie, ‘The Curse of the Were Rabbit’, it is guaranteed to delight movie goers of all ages. From the moment the cheese-loving Wallace appears on the screen viewers are delighted with jokes, from the ‘smug ‘ fridge’ to the Austin Powers –type double entendres about melons.

12. Week 4 - annotate text and explain my choices Wallace and Gromit – still brilliant nearly 10 years on. It’s been two years since I last watched Wallace and Gromit, thanks to the BBC I was reminded of the brilliance of the comedy duo this Christmas. In 2005, Wallace and Gromit hit the big screen , big time in a full length movie, ‘The Curse of the Were Rabbit’, it is guaranteed to delight movie goers of all ages. From the moment the cheese-loving Wallace appears on the screen viewers are delighted with jokes, from the ‘smug ‘ fridge’ to the Austin Powers –type double entendres about melons. I have used a heading suitable for a review. It clearly tells the reader what it is about and also gives a clear opinion. Use of slang to create opinionated and friendly tone.