Keynot '08: "Move" Action to scroll text

Sorry for this stupid question, but I'm baffled as to how to use the Action "Move". I have a block of text I want to scroll from the bottom to the top of the page. The little "Option Click the Selected Path" "hint" just isn't very helpful.
Can anyone explain how to do this (or point me to a tutorial or other link to explain these actions? I'm usually pretty good with these things, but must say Apple didn't make them very intuitive.
Thanks!

Page 112-115 Keynote'09 User Guide covers basic object movement using builds. Or would you like me to summarise?!

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