1. What is functional Text?

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

3. 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.

4. Everyday examples cont.
If you were going on a road trip and needed to know how to get there, you would use a …(hint: who do you ask when you don’t know which way to go?)
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. Academic and Everyday Examples
Internet
Atlas
Almanac
Dictionary
Phone Book
Encyclopedia
Newspaper
Magazine
Thesaurus
Menu
Recipes
Road maps

6. Four types/categories of functional text

7. Reading to Follow Directions
Road maps
Recipes
Bus schedules
Manuals
Hobby/craft instructions
Game directions
Building/street signs
First aid instructions
School assignments and tests

8. Reading to Gain Information
Menus
Movie ads
Sports info.
Temperature charts
TV schedule
School schedule
Want ads/classifieds
Food labels
Store flyers/ads
Internet web sites for research

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

10. Reading to Fill Out Forms
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. Question
Which examples of functional text do you think would be most useful in your life (as a teen)?