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Analyse how text structures and language features work together to meet the purpose of a text (ACELY1711)

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  • comparing the structures and features of different texts, including print and digital sources on similar topics, and evaluating which features best aid navigation and clear communication about the topic
General capabilities
  • Literacy Literacy
  • Critical and creative thinking Critical and creative thinking
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Text structure

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