Objective We will be able to identify various functional documents as well as follow technical directions to use a sophisticated learning tool.

APK Functional documents are a part of our everyday lives and we ultimately need them to function.

Expository Documents 1. Workplace documents 2. Consumer documents 3. Public documents 4. Technical documents 5. Functional documents

Expository Documents: Workplace Documents Workplace Documents Definition: Documents used in offices, work sites, etc. that communicate information and provide information to employees. Types: job application, employee manual, health insurance guide, interoffice memorandum, instructions for operating equipment, contract

Expository Documents: Consumer Documents Consumer Documents Definition: Texts that provides information about products and services to users Types: A document that shows you product information, instruction manuals, nutritional facts, warranties, and contracts

Public Documents Documents that inform the public. Created by governmental, religious, or news-gathering organizations. Examples: Schedule of events, government regulations, safety information.

Technical Documents Documents used to explain or establish procedures for using technology. Examples: installation instructions, how-to-instructions

Expository Documents: Functional Documents Functional Documents Definition: Any documents prepared for a specific function such as consumer, public, workplace, and technical documents. Provides information, teaches you how to do something Types: Instruction manuals, how to books, cookbooks, product information, information book lets, procedure memos, guides for permits

Expository Unit One: Focus Standards Reading Comprehension (Focus on Informational Materials) 2.1 Structural Features of Informational Materials: Analyze the structure and format of functional workplace documents including the graphics and headers and explain how authors use the features to achieve their purposes. 2.7 Expository Critique: Critique the logic of functional documents by examining the sequence of information and procedures in anticipation of possible reader misunderstandings.

Expository Unit One A: Focus Functional Workplace Documents 1. Job application 2. Resume 3. Work/professional 4. Interoffice memorandum (memo) 5. Work/professional letter Do! R.C 2.1 a) Analyze – structure and format (ex. graphics and headers) b) Explain – how author’s use the features to achieve their purpose R.C 2.6 a) Critique – the logic of functional documents b) Examine – sequence of information and procedure c) Pinpoint – possible reader misunderstandings Order

Closure What did you learn today? What are the various types of functional documents? Why are functional documents important?

Workplace Document: Employment Application Features of Analysis 2. Structural (form) I. Box II. Lines III. Headers 3. Graphics (visual) I. Picture II. Chart III. Diagram 1. Format (way something is set up) I. Bold word/letters II. Capitalized words/letters III. Underlined words/letters IV. Italics V. Font I. Size II. Font color III. Font type Purpose: Obtain a position