Listening to an Information Text

You have just read an informational text on the history of chocolate. Now you will view the same topic, but in another format- a video.

Think about how the same topic is presented in similar ad different ways. How does the format of a text affect what and how information is presented?


https://www.ted.com/talks/deanna_pucciarelli_the_history_of_chocolate



Instructions: Watch the video " The History of Chocolate". Pay attention to the images as well as the words in the video. 

Step 1 Take notes as you watch the video, and document at least 5 important facts about the history of chocolate. 

Part 2 Divide the information into at least 2 different sections. 

Part 3  Write a 2 - 3 paragraph information text using your own words and your notes, that describes the history of chocolate. Your paragraphs may be short ( 2- 3 sentences )

Part 4 Give each paragraph a title 

Part 5 - Reflect - Which text was more informative- the video or the written text? Why?


Submission Format: PDF (include your name, date and assignment title); Double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt font.