Functional Text Introduction

Which is the purpose of a functional text?

• Examples

• To give you specific information/to help you perform a task

• Reading and thinking about what you need to do tomorrow

• The best way to study for a test

There are two ways to read functional text. Which item below is NOT one of those ways?

• Skim the text

• Read word for word

• Copy from the board

Which is NOT an example of functional text?

• Emails

• Storybook

• Surveys

• Menus

Which is NOT an example of functional text?

• Bus schedule

• Instructions

• Recipe

• Biography

What is the BEST answer for why you use text features?

• So you see the words better

• To help the reader locate and understand information

• To organize your hectic life

Which of the following is NOT an example of a text structure?

• Table of contents

• illustration

• glossary

• subheading

Which of the following is NOT an example of print features?

• bold/color

• font

• underlining

• appendix

Which is NOT an example of a type of graphic?

• Illustration

• index

• map

• diagram

Why would you use a graphic or a graphic aid?

• list of the major parts of a book and starting page numbers

• a symbol used to emphasize a list of items

• can help the reader visualize the text

• page numbers where information can be found

Which are examples of functional text?

• Email

• Advertisement

• both of these

• neither of these