Reading
Reading 9 - ELP:
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Learning Objectives:
By the end of this class I can:
understand correspondence containing idiomatic or non-standard language.
extract information, ideas and opinions from highly specialised sources within their field.
understand the use of puns, allusions, jokes etc. in adverts or newspaper headlines.
understand complex arguments in newspaper articles.
understand the details of long complex texts in their field without needing to reread.
Tasks
C/ Community access tasks: Decide on a summer camp or a recreational / educational program for a child , based on reading extensive information on several summer camps and recreational programs, their philosophy, safety records, staff qualifications. Follow instructions on how to apply for health care insurance or health care subsidy. Check that forms are correctly completed. Read the enclosed instructions insert and explain to someone how to complete a Canadian passport application and how to apply. Read and explain instructions on how to stop smoking, how to deal with stress, how to look after children's dental care routine. Follow on-screen computer application instructions for "household" and personal interest software programs. Form a plan of action after reading local council or government letters, community league or citizen association letters.
S / Study / Academic tasks:
Read and summarize a 3-5 page article on economy and labour trends in your field of study or training.
Read and summarize a 3-5 page article from a trade or professional journal in your field. Read portions / chapters in textbooks to acquire new information / new knowledge. Give your personal opinion on a best-selling non-fiction book of interest to you. Read and explain instructions on how to use a thesaurus. Explain / paraphrase formal instructions of compliance with policy and procedures in an educational /training program setting (e.g., attendance and exam policies; admission and registration).
Summarize and comment on materials about educational/career paths and options (books, self-help test and guidance booklets, information about resources in the community) that relate to your goals and interests.
Read "financial assistance for students" booklet or information from student counselling services. Explain details. Check if someone's student financial assistance application has been filled out according to instructions. Follow instructions on how to word-process and desktop publish complex documents, e.g. research reports with a table of contents, footnotes and references. Install a software package on a computer by following the instructions (in a manual or on screen).
W / Workplace tasks: Read multiple short workplace activity reports (shift or daily reports); intake assessment or client interview reports; short routine formatted evaluation reports; technician’s reports or routine formatted lab reports. Follow instructions in technical manuals which may contain some unfamiliar terminology. Read workplace and / or government bulletins on policies or procedures to modify own documentation or practices. Read and apply government compliance regulations such as health and safety regulations. Complete or check complex forms. Evaluate if time sheets, shift change reports, purchasing forms have been filled out according to instructions. Read and navigate a specialized computer program with multiple menus and functions to complete work tasks (e.g., shipping, dispatch).
Paraphrase information in the workplace bulletin for someone who does not read in English at the same level. Explain / paraphrase formal instructions of compliance with policy and procedures in an educational/training program setting, in the public service sector and in a workplace context.