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Linguistic Mode: Refers to the use of language-usually written or spoken words. We can consider word choice,
the delivery of spoken or written text, the organization of writing or speech into phrases, sentences, paragraphs, etc.
and the development and coherence of individual words and ideas.
Visual Mode: The use of images and other characteristics that the readers see. The visual is meant to attract our
attention. We can use this mode to communicate representations of how something looks or how someone is
feeling, to instruct, to persuade, and to entertain among other things.
Aural Mode: Focuses on sound whether in a speech, a video demonstration sound effects on a website, or audio
elements of a radio program, the aural mode provides multiple ways of communicating and understanding a
message.
Spatial Mode: Is about physical arrangement. It can include how a brochure opens to placement of navigation on
a Web page to maximize access for users. This mode helps us to understand why physical spaces such as grocery
stores or classrooms are arranged in particular ways to encourage certain kinds of behavior.
Gestural Mode: Refers to the way movement such as body language can make meaning. When we interact with
people in real life or watch them on-screen, we can tell a lot about how they are feeling and what they are trying to
communicate.
Examples of how you can use the modes. Try to come up with your own examples also.
Gestural/Oral Presentation
Linguistic/ Digital Presentation
Visual/Digital Presentation
Facial expressions
Word choice
Color
Hand gestures
Delivery of written /spoken text
Layout
Body language
Organization of writing
Style
Interaction (Q&A)
Phrases/sentences/paragraphs
Size
Development of words/phrases
Perspective
coherence of words/ideas
Aural/Oral Presentation
Music
Sound
Tone
Volume
Ambient noise/sounds
Silence
Emphasis and accent
Spatial/Digital Presentation
Arrangement
Organization
Proximity between
people/objects
Your Ideas/Options
Research: You must use at least ten (10) sources (you may have more). Select a citation format and use it
throughout the project. Works Cited will be the last slide(s) of your digital presentation. Use a variety of sources
that will add the data, facts, statistics, and information that will make your voices stronger. Diversify the sources
and push yourselves to look at sources you previously did not consider. In addition, you are looking to verify
sources for authenticity. You may also rely on interviews. Take notes at each interview to help you keep the
information separate and help you to verify certain facts for authenticity. Note: You want to challenge yourself to
learn new information about your topic so you can better inform your audience with a wide spectrum of research.
All visuals will be labeled and cited appropriately using your chosen format; see handbook for examples and
format.
If your preliminary research on your topic turns up very little information, think about ways that you can broaden
the subject to open up more research options rather than completely changing topics. Similarly, if your research
turns up too much, consider ways to pull in your topic area.
Final Product: Create a digital presentation showing your research; each speaker will be graded separately. The
multimodal project grade will be shared reflecting the work that is generated. Presentation times will be assigned
on the designated dates according to the syllabus.