Compare & Contrast the Features & Elements of Consumer Documents Measuring Up! Lesson 4 Compare & Contrast the Features & Elements of Consumer Documents
Anticipatory Set
California Standard Reading Comprehension 8.2.1: Compare and contrast the features and elements of consumer materials to gain meaning from documents (e.g., warranties, contracts, product information, instruction manuals).
Input consumer documents: texts you read to help use products and services purchased.
Input Types of consumer documents: warranty: statement saying tht the good or product you buy is in good working order and performs as the manufacturer claims it does. contract: legal written agreement between two or more parties; enforceable by law.
Types of consumer documents: Input Types of consumer documents: product information: pamphlets or booklets that come with the products you buy. Instruction manual: tells you how to assemble and/or operate a product. Steps are usually in sequential order.
Consumer document special features: Input Consumer document special features: sections headings graphic features special type features (bold, italic, etc.) illustrations