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Tips for LINC Level 5

Ask learners to research the steps involved in a specific task in a job that they may be interested in
Have learners produce flowcharts outlining the steps
Ask learners to present their flowcharts to the group
Also, the group could go and observe a job or jobs that interest them; notes could be taken; and a flowchart of the job steps could be produced

Related Benchmarks
Speaking
LINC 4:	express preference, satisfaction or dissatisfaction
LINC 5:	indicate non-comprehension give an extended set of sequentially presented instructions
Speaking
LINC 4:	relate information about an every day activity
LINC 5:	give simple informational advice
Writing
LINC 4:	fill out simple forms
LINC 5:	fill out forms

The oval shows the beginning or end of a process. The word “start” or “end” is written inside this symbol.

An arrow shows the movement and direction of information, paper, material, or product.

The rectangle shows an activity that doesn’t involve a decision. Inside the symbol, write the activity. More than one arrow can go into a rectangle, but only one arrow can leave the symbol.

The diamond is used to show choices or decisions. Write the choice or decision inside the diamond. Only one arrow can go into this symbol, but two or more arrows

Tips for LINC Level 5

Charting Your Morning Coffee

Flowchart Symbols

Unscramble the Steps!