Linear and nonlinear text

English 7: Q2- M7
Transcoding
Information from
Linear to
Non-Linear Text
ERLINDA L. GARCIA
Subject Teacher

•a. differentiate linear
from non-linear texts;
•b. transcode
information from linear
to non-linear texts and
vice-versa;

Directions:
Group the following pictures
their similarities.
Draw a line to connect the picture to
group labeled as Group A, for pictures
that use texts that need to be read
beginning to end and Group B, for
pictures with texts that do not need
read from beginning to end.

A B
Character
Map
Venn Diagram
Letter
Poem
pictures that use texts that
need to be read from
beginning to end
pictures with texts that do
not need to be read from
beginning to end

What’s New
Directions:
Refer to the previous activity. Write your
answers in the table below.
A B

 What type of text is the
reading selection that
you have just read?
 What about theVenn
Diagram?What type of
text is it?

 traditional text that needs to be read
from beginning to the end to be fully
understood.
 written material without many
images, pictures, or illustrations is
called a linear text. In reading linear
texts, we follow the common
conventions in reading, from left to
Linear text
 ext

Examples of Linear Texts
Novels Short
stories
Poems
letters Essays

 Non-sequential
which means that
the readers do not
have to go through
the text in a
sequential manner
in order to make
sense of the text.
NonlinearTextex
t

Examples of Nonlinear Texts
Charts Graphs
Flowch
arts
Maps Graphic
Organize
rs

Linear Text Non-linear Text
Definition
Refers to
traditional texts
that need to be
read from
beginning to the
end.
Refers to texts
that do not need to
be read from
beginning to the
end.
What is a Linear text and a Non-linear text? How do
they differ?

Reading
path
There is only one
reading path, which
is decided by the
author.
There are multiple
reading paths.
They are
determined by
the reader.
Content
Typically includes
printed texts.
Typically includes
digital texts.

Efficiency
It may take time to
find the
information readers
are searching for.
Allows readers to
find more
information
efficiently

Read the selection then, provide the necessary information on the
graphic organizer:

provide the necessary information on the graphic organizer:

Linear Text Nonlinear Text
Definition
Content
Reading
path
Efficiency

Assessment
Te s t 1 : D i r e c t i o n s :
R e a d e a c h i t e m
c a r e f u l l y. C h o o s e t h e
l e t t e r o f t h e b e s t a n s w e r
a n d w r i t e i t o n t h e
b l a n k b e f o r e t h e n u m b e r.

1. What is a linear text?
A. It is a traditional text that needs to be read from the
beginning to the end.
B. It presents graphs and maps.
C. It contains information that is found in a graphic
organizer.
D. It includes digital texts.
2. What is a non-linear text?
A.It includes printed texts.
B. It is a traditional text that needs to be read from the
C. It is lengthy.
D. It refers to texts that do not need to be read from the

3. Which is an example of a linear text?
A. charts B. maps C. essay D. tables
4. Which is an example of a nonlinear text?
A. flow charts B. novels C. narratives D. short
stories
5. Why do the readers find the nonlinear text more
efficient?
A. It does not take time for the readers to search for
information.
B. It is like a picture. The readers will enjoy looking at it.
C. It will help the readers think wisely.
D. It does not distract the reader’s attention.

Assessment
Te s t 2 : D i r e c t i o n s :
R e a d t h e p r o c e d u r e o f
c o o k i n g s c r a m b l e d e g g s i n
t h e b o x . T h e n , f i l l i n t h e
s e q u e n c e c h a r t w i t h t h e
c o r r e c t s t e p o r s e q u e n c e ,
a s m e n t i o n e d i n t h e
p r o c e d u r e .

Let us check your answers:
I.
1. A
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. A

Let us check your answers:
Mix
together
fish, flour
and salt.
Add beaten
eggs and
mix well.
Add sugar.
Cover and
simmer for
15 mins
Turn and
cook the
other side.

Assignment
B a s e d f r o m t h e c h a r t
b e l o w, w r i t e y o u r o w n
l i n e a r t e x t
i n t e r p r e t a t i o n
o n a h a l f s h e e t o f p a p e r.

Linear and nonlinear text

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