READING PHASE III ADEQUATE

Sample Tasks Examples
1. Read and understand messages
  • E-mail messages - from, to, subject, date
  • A cover letter
  • A thank you note following a job interview
  • A reference letter
  • A letter of complaint
  • A letter of commendation
  • A letter of congratulations

2. Read and understand instructions
    On routine tasks such as
  • Seasonal car maintenance, home maintenance
  • Preparation instructions on ready-made foods
  • Lunch room duties, rules and regulations at work or school

3. Read and understand information
On
  • A pay slip
  • A government organizational chart or schedule ·
  • A resume
  • A descriptive job posting or opening
  • A newspaper job advertisement to find details about qualification requirements, conditions offered and application procedures
  • A leisure guide
  • A continuing education schedule
  • Maps and legends
  • Brochures, leaflets, public announcements
  • A more complex chart or graph and interpret the data
  • Junk mail to sort into ‘must read’, ‘needs attention’ and ‘recycle’

4. Read and interpret ideas and feelings
In
  • A short poem, song lyrics or chant
  • A children’s story
  • Pro and con opinions on a relevant issue such as smoking in bars and restaurants. Take a position and give reasons to defend your choice.
  • Ads for items such as cars, perfume. Discuss whom they appeal to and why.
  • Logos to determine what they mean and what message they try to portray.
    You deserve a break today. Come home to… Friendly Manitoba You can make a difference.
From:Louise.Edwards@mbnet.mb.ca
To: sstewart@MINET.gov.MB.CA
Subject: Hi
Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 10:17:00 -0400
X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2650.21)


Haven’t heard from you for awhile. Hope you had a good weekend. Drop me a line when you have time.

L

This is the body of a cover letter that would be sent with a resume. Read it carefully.

I have heard about the recent expansion to your clubhouse at Happy Valley. Perhaps the club is looking for another cook.

  • I have fifteen years experience as an assistant cook and two years experience as a head cook at the Ramada Inn.
  • I have supervised a junior staff of three in salad and vegetable preparation.
  • I take great care and pride in all food preparation and presentation. My employers have always praised my high standards.

Enclosed is my resume. I am on good terms with my present employer but I would like more responsibility in a larger kitchen. I look forward to possibly meeting with you at your convenience to discuss how my skills could be of service to your club.


24 HR. GAS/CONVENIENCE STORE req. F.T. fuel desk clerk for days, evgs. & weekends. Also req. F.T. maint. for evgs. & weekends. Above average wages. Apply in person Joe’s Gas, 1425 Portage.

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