What is functional Text?

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Student Research Center & eLibrary Created by: Tisha A. Tytar Oakwood High School Fall 2008.

Advertisements

Locating Information and Reference Sources Review Quiz.

Reference Materials Library Lesson Using Reference Materials (e.g. Atlas, Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Periodical, Newspaper, and Thesaurus)

Presentation Pointers for Trainers Educating Seniors.

PLUG-INs Information Fujairah Colleges

Reference Sources Library 150 Week 5. What is a reference source? A reference source is an information source that’s designed to be referred to for pieces.

Reference Materials adapted from kJ:classroom.jc- schools.net/coleytech/dynamic_curriculum/Language/thirdgrade_referencematerials.

Functional Text What is functional Text?. Definition Functional text is used for everyday information. It is called functional because it helps you function.

What is functional Text?

10/3/2015. #1 Task Definition: What do I need to do? 1.1 Define the information problem What are you supposed to do? –Research one topic on Ancient Egypt.

INFORMATIONAL TEXT Terms and Vocabulary. Functional Text  How do I know if a piece of text is functional? Functional text is used for everyday information.

1 Reference Materials Reference Materials. 2 Introduction: We use reference materials to help us with our research or writing. Reference materials give.

Lisa Campbell Lilburn Elementary Using the Right Resource.

Using Resources. Finding Information Where to look: –Books –Encyclopedias –Dictionary –Magazines –Maps –Internet –People (interviews with experts) –Newspapers.

1 Reference Materials Reference Materials. 2 Introduction: We use reference materials to help us with our research or writing. Reference materials give.

Reading is something you can hardly do without. You read so you can learn about a movie before deciding to see it. You read to understand a class schedule,

Basic Reference Resources Park View High School Library Media Center Prepared by Candace Main Rush Library Media Specialist.

Reference Portfolio By: YourName 4 th Grade School Year.

Functional Text What is functional Text?. Definition Functional text is used for everyday information. It is called functional because it helps you function.

How Do I Find The Info I Need?. Planning Your Search Like a road map, search plans make finding information easier.

Nonfiction Notes #1. Nonfiction Writing that deals with actual real events, people, places, things, and ideas.

Technical Writing Writing that appears in our everyday lives.

A Review and Interactive Quiz ELA1R6 The student uses a variety of strategies to understand and gain meaning from grade-level text.

A Reference Materials Presentation

Goals and strategies for learning English

Key Stage 1 National Curriculum

Writing Target 7.W.8 Usefulness of Resources

10 Ways Teachers can use Grolier Online

Research Research refers to students’ achievement in understanding the purpose of a variety of resources, research, and technology and using these resources.

Reference Materials.

Administrative English Course

Information and Guidance on the Changes and Expectations for 2016/17

Where can I find articles for research

What is an Almanac?.

Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 Illustrated Introductory

Microsoft Office Illustrated Introductory, Premium Edition

What is functional Text?

Meet GALILEO Finding the Best Databases in GALILEO.

FUTURE JOBS READERS Level 2-② App Developers.

Research/ Reference Skills

Using reference materials:

Martin J. Crabtree MCCC Library October 2006

Microsoft Office 2003 Illustrated Introductory

Informative/Explanatory Writing

3rd Grade – CRCT Practice

Key Stage 1 National Curriculum

English in Everyday Life

Dictionaries First Grade Unit 3 INTRO

Reference Sources.

Reference Materials Use Reference Materials (e.g. Atlas, Encyclopedia, Dictionary, and Thesaurus)

Let’s take a closer look….

What is functional Text?

Information and Guidance on the Changes and Expectations for 2016/17

Best Resource for the information

How do I prevent my child from sliding?

Fast Answers on the Internet

Big Six Skills The Big Six Skills is a research organizer that was designed to reduce frustration and help a learner successfully complete a research.

Reference Materials.

Information Resources

When & Why To Use Each Reference Source

Hosted by Mrs. Sallenbach

Reference Materials HOW and WHEN to use a/an: Dictionary Thesaurus

Welcome to AVID! Mr./Mrs. ___ English 9 and AVID Elective Teacher

A Reference Materials Presentation

Third Grade Communication Arts

Key Stage 1 National Curriculum

HEALTH RESEARCH PROJECT.

Presentation transcript:

What is functional Text?

Definition Functional text is used for everyday information. It is called functional because it helps you function in your day-to-day life.

Everyday Examples If I wanted to make chocolate chip cookies, I would read and follow a recipe. If I wanted to know my friend's phone number, I might search for it online (DEX online). If my English teacher gave a test, I would need to know how to read and follow the directions carefully.

Everyday examples cont. If you were going on a road trip and needed to know how to get there, you would use a … If you were registering for classes through City of Chandler, you would need … If you were going to see a movie and wanted to know when it started, you would look …

Academic and Everyday Examples Internet Atlas Almanac Dictionary Phone Book Encyclopedia Newspaper Magazine Thesaurus Menu Recipes Road maps

Four types/categories of functional text

Reading to Follow Directions (F.D.) Road maps Recipes Bus schedules Manuals Hobby/craft instructions Game directions Building/street signs First aid instructions

Reading to Gain Information (G.I.) Menus Movie ads Sports info. Temperature charts TV schedule School schedule Want ads/classifieds Food labels Store flyers/ads

Reading to Use References (U.R.) Dictionary Thesaurus Glossary/index Phone directory/yellow pages Job manual City services directory Table of contents

Reading to Fill Out Forms (F.O.F.) Club memberships (Costco) Subscriptions Resumes/job applications School forms (registrations, emergency card) Banking forms Contest/puzzle entries Library card application Book club order forms

Why is functional text important? Questions Which examples of functional text do you think would be most useful in your life (as a teen)? Why is functional text important?