1. What is functional Text?

2. (Title?)
Functional text is used for everyday information. It is called functional because it helps you function in your day-to-day life.

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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.

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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 …

5. (Title?) Internet Atlas Almanac Dictionary Phone Book Encyclopedia
Newspaper
Magazine
Thesaurus
Menu
Recipes
Road maps

6. What is the purpose of functional texts
What is the purpose of functional texts!?! (Four types/categories of functional text)

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

8. 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

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

10. 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

11. 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?