New Books

This unit will explore some of the History of Written Communication with a focus on the new era of e-Books (electronic/digital Books).

We will:

• look at a PDF file showing a history of written communication
• Examine the advantages and disadvantages of various writing technologies (ie printed books)
• Explore a range of e-Books and look at the language features that distinguish them from other written communication forms

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History of Written CommunicationPrepare a summary of the main ideas and information from these video presentations and PDF file.

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Printed Books

1. How many books do you personally own?
2. How many books are in your home?
3. Why do people buy books?
4. How do people store books?
5. What are the advantages of printed books?
6. What are the disadvantages of printed books?

SURVEY TASK

You are to ask 5 people from a range of ages the following 5 questions and prepare a report of their responses
a. Approximately how many printed books do you own?
b. What types of printed books do you own?
c. What do you like about printed books?
d. What do you dislike about printed books?
e. If you had a choice between a printed an electronic book which would you choose and why?
NOW ASK THE SAME FIVE QUESTIONS ABOUT DIGITAL BOOKS

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FORMATIVE TASK (this one will NOT go to your end of year mark)You are to take all the responses from the survey task above as well as the discussion we have had in class and respond to the following question:
"That printed books are better than digital books."
This is to be a discussion report that :

• defines what each type of book is (ie printed vs. digital). Write about the distinguishing feature of both.
• examines the advantages and disadvantages of each, including what others think
• states your personal opinion (with supporting reasons)