Lesson 6 Part 1: Reading for Information (5 min) Part 2: Applied Mathematics (10 min) Part 3: Locating Information (15 min) Total Lesson: 30 min Work Keys Lesson 6: Outline Identify Important Details When reading workplace documents, you may sometimes find that not all important details are clearly stated. Details are often implied, or suggested, because it is assumed that the reader will understand a detail without it being clearly stated. For instance, suppose you werent sure if you locked your front door. You might ask someone with you to check to be sure that the door is locked. By asking then to do so, you are also likely implying that if the door is not locked, you would like them to lock it. Part 1: Reading for Information Example 1: Example 2: Part 1: Reading for Information Identify Important Details Example: Add Fractions in Common Terms In performing workplace calculations, you may need to add fractions. Fractions are commonly used when measuring length, weight, and volume. They also are sometimes used when dividing something such as land or materials into equal portions. When adding fractions, you must first be certain that the fractions share a common denominator. Part 2: Applied Mathematics Part 2: Applied Mathematics Add Fractions in Common Terms Example 1: Part 2: Applied Mathematics Add Fractions in Common Terms Example 2: Example 3: Example 4: Example 5: Identify Trends Part 3: Locating Information Part 3: Locating Information Identify Trends Example 1: Part 3: Locating Information Identify Trends Example 2: Example 3: Directions: Answer the following questions on a piece of paper and turn in. Exit Slip 1. 2. 3.