Reading Functional TextsWhen reading functional text, why is it important to question the information and understand details?

Student Objectives Locate specific information from

functional text

Interpret details of functional text for a specific purpose

What is functional text? Product information Manuals Directory Menu Schedule Pamphlet Warranties

Search engine Sign Recipe Map legend Diagrams Procedures

What is the purpose of functional text? Functional text helps the reader to:

Follow directions Solve problems Perform procedures Answer questions

Product Information The purpose of

product information is to give the consumer enough information to make an educated decision about their purchase.

Manuals(Technical – Service – Instruction)

A manual is a document containing instructions for installation, operation, use, maintenance, parts list, and support of a machine or system.

Directory A directory gives directions to a specific

location using a map of the building or location.

Menu

In a restaurant, a menu is a presentation of food and beverage offerings.

Schedule A plan for carrying out a process or

procedure, giving lists of intended events and times

Pamphlet Pamphlets have multiple

purposes for both businesses and personal uses.

A company usually designs pamphlets for the purpose of informing clients of products and services.

Political parties use pamphlet printing for relating their message to the public.

A pamphlet, like a flyer, provides information for events such as weddings or church services, or are for simply informing the public of current issues.

Warranties a written guarantee given

to the purchaser of a new appliance, automobile, or other item by the manufacturer or dealer, usually specifying that the manufacturer will make any repairs or replace defective parts free of charge for a stated period of time.

Search Engine A web search engine

is designed to search for information on the World Wide Web.

The search results are generally presented in a list of results often referred to as SERPS, or "search engine results pages".

The information may consist of web pages, images, information and other types of files.

Sign Signs help give

directions in a building, on the street, or on a map.

Signs can identify a location such as a restaurant, store or school

Recipe A set of

instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required.

Map Legend A map legend is the little

box in the corner of the map.

It contains icons to tell you what is a city and what the populations are.

It also contains icons to help you figure out what is an interstate or county road.

You will also find a legend to assist you in figuring out mileage from one place to another.

Diagram A simplified

drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something

Procedure An established or official way of doing

something. The RULES set forth for a specific

location.