1. Feature Menu Introducing the Selection Informational Text Focus: Technical Directions Reading Skills Focus: Understanding Graphics Writing Skills Focus Guide to Computers Technical Directions

2. How can following instructions help you in your daily life? Guide to Computers Introducing the Selection

3. Many aspects of our daily lives involve following directions. For example, if a chef does not follow the directions in a recipe, his cake may look like this... rather than this. Guide to Computers Introducing the Selection

4. When you assemble or use a product, it’s important to follow all the steps in the directions. “Guide to Computers” takes you through the steps of setting up a computer. [End of Section] Have you ever set up a computer—for yourself or someone else? If so, did you follow the directions step by step? Guide to Computers Introducing the Selection

5. Many products come with instruction manuals that explain how the product works. Guide to Computers Informational Text Focus: Technical Directions The manuals also outline basic parts and functions specify, or show in detail, the steps to assemble or operate the product

6. Guide to Computers Informational Text Focus: Technical Directions When the product is a scientific, electronic, or mechanical device, its instructions are called technical directions. cell phone digital plannercalculator

7. If you skip steps or perform them out of order, the device may not work. Guide to Computers Informational Text Focus: Technical Directions I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. My laptop won’t start. I’d better go back and read each step in the instructions.

8. Guide to Computers Informational Text Focus: Technical Directions Technical directions usually contain 1. A parts list or glossary of critical, or highly important, terms that you’ll need to know. A glossary usually lists key terms in alphabetical order, defining each one.

9. 2. Illustrations, diagrams, and photos that show key steps. Guide to Computers Informational Text Focus: Technical Directions Technical directions usually contain These visual elements help you assemble or use a product.

10. 3. Clearly labeled instructions that appear in a logical sequence, or order. Guide to Computers Informational Text Focus: Technical Directions Technical directions usually contain The Favorites feature lets you customize your lineup, using the channels you prefer. To create your Favorites: 1.Select Setup from the Main menu. 2.Select Favorite Setup. 3.Highlight a channel and press OK. A Favorites icon appears next to the listing. When you program a device, be sure to follow the sequence of steps given in the directions. [End of Section]

11. Guide to Computers Reading Skills Focus: Understanding Graphics Instruction manuals don’t rely on words alone. They often include illustrations, diagrams, and photos. These visual elements—often called figures—can help you understand what is being described.

12. [End of Section] What the Graphics Tell Me Photos Illustrations Guide to Computers Reading Skills Focus: Understanding Graphics Into Action: As you read, note what types of figures are provided and what type of information they convey. Diagrams

13. Guide to Computers Writing Skills Focus As you read, notice how the steps in the technical directions follow a logical progression. Write down any questions you have about elements that are unclear or steps that seem to be out of sequence. [End of Section] Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Preparing for Timed Writing

14. Vocabulary

15. Guide to Computers Vocabulary functions n.: uses; purposes. secure v.: fix firmly in place. corresponding adj.: matching; equivalent.

16. Guide to Computers Vocabulary Today’s computers have many functions or uses. science finance education

17. Guide to Computers Vocabulary a.It trims tree limbs. b.It cuts grass. c.It clears snow. What is this machine’s function?

18. Guide to Computers Vocabulary What is this machine’s function? a.It trims tree limbs. b. It cuts grass. c.It clears snow. Choose a piece of equipment in your classroom, and describe its function.

19. Guide to Computers Vocabulary Each plug fits correctly into its corresponding, or matching, outlet.

20. Guide to Computers Vocabulary The girls were wearing matching, or corresponding, ____________. a.sneakers b.watches c.outfits

21. Guide to Computers Vocabulary The girls were wearing matching, or corresponding, ____________. a.sneakers b.watches c.outfits In an electronic device, what might happen if corresponding wires and plugs weren’t matched?

22. Guide to Computers Vocabulary When you leave your bike in a public place, be sure to secure it by using a strong lock to fix it firmly to a bike stand.

23. Guide to Computers Vocabulary Which item is used to secure something valuable?

24. Guide to Computers Vocabulary Which item is used to secure something valuable? How do you secure your most valuable possession? [End of Section]

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26. QuickWrite

27. Guide to Computers QuickWrite List some tasks that instructions helped you complete. Which directions did you follow exactly? Which did you follow loosely? [End of Section]

28. Read with a Purpose

29. Guide to Computers Read with a Purpose Read “Guide to Computers” to understand how to operate a complex electronic device. [End of Section]