Reading
Reading 5 - ELP:
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Learning Objectives:
By the end of this class I can:
understand simple technical information (e.g. instructions for everyday equipment).
make basic inferences or predictions about text content from headings, titles or headlines.
understand written instructions for taking medication.
search the internet for specific everyday or work-related information.
scan short texts to locate specific information.
understand information in advertisements for jobs and services.
find and understand information in advertisements for sporting or cultural events.
skim a short text to identify its main purpose.
derive the probable meaning of simple unknown words from short, familiar contexts.
understand clearly written, straightforward instructions on how to use a piece of equipment.
understand basic types of standard letters and emails on familiar topics (e.g. enquiries, complaints).
generally understand straightforward factual texts on familiar topics.
extract relevant details in everyday letters, brochures and short official documents.
identify the main topic and related ideas in a structured text.
understand the relationship between a main point and an example in a structured text.
Tasks
C/ Community access tasks: Read and explain full instructions on medicine package labels. Follow basic 3-5 step preparation instructions on ready-made foods, e.g. Macaroni and Cheese. Explain the itinerary in an air ticket. Read the jobs / openings notice board with job ads; find details about qualification requirements, conditions offered and application procedure on jobs. Follow instructions on lunchroom duties, sign-in/sign-out and security regulations at work. Sequence an 8-10 step recipe.
Explain precautions to take with severe winter weather advisories, especially when travelling on a highway. Find information in the traditional and computerized library catalogue. Complete a theatre / TV schedule with details from a newspaper article describing current entertainment events. In a set of pictures accompanying a set of instructions, identify which picture illustrates which step in the text, e.g., match airline safety procedures card illustrations with written text. Read a preview announcement of a public event. Answer questions.
S / Study / Academic tasks: Read a brochure about a training program. Follow instructions regarding school assignments. Follow simple-language, user-friendly computer screen commands. Number a set of pictures in an appropriate sequence based on the information in the text. Identify pictures that do not belong in a story sequence. Skim ten texts for 30 seconds each. Fill out a sheet with information on what each article is about, its purpose, if it interesting or useful for you to read or not.
W / Workplace tasks: Follow instructions on employment forms. Follow instructions on employment tax information forms (e.g., re. net claim codes). Scan a paragraph to locate specific dimensions of an object. Scan basic charts, tables, maps or schedules for information. Read posted staff notices and posted production schedules. Understand and explain the organizational chart of a company, institution or agency you work for or want to do business with.