LEVEL 1
- Reads relatively short texts to
locate
a single piece of information.
- Follows simple written directions.
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BENCHMARKS 3, 4 & 5
- Reads a simple paragraph passage
within a familiar, predictable context
of daily life and experience: simple
narratives of routine events;
descriptive prose about people, places
and things; a set of simple instructions.
(3)
- Reads a simple 2-3 paragraph passage
within mostly familiar and predictable
context of daily life and experience:
simple narrative, biographical or
descriptive prose, set of simple
instructions, plain language news
items, classified ads, sales promotions
coupons and flyers. (4)
- Locates, compares and contrasts one
or more specific pieces of information
in larger texts. (4)
- Finds specific, detailed information
in prose texts and in charts and
schedules (e.g., transit timetables). (5)
- Is able to use low-level
inference and
to tolerate some ambiguity (e.g., when
guessing the meaning of unknown
words in the text). (4)
- Reads in English for information, to
learn the language and to develop
reading skills. (4)
- Reads silently for meaning, with little
visible or audible vocalization efforts,
but reads slowly. (4)
- May require bilingual dictionary. (4)
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LEVEL 1
- When using a new product, reads
the label for mixing instructions and
special handling requirements.
- Reads labels on containers for
instructions and precautions.
- Reads items in supply catalogues and
purchasing flyers.
- Reads brief notices about changes in
regulations or restrictions.
- Reads memos, information bulletins
and electronic mail (e-mail) about
special events or new procedures.
- Reads incoming faxes from clients
to
make reservations, ensuring that all of
the required information is provided.
- Reads comment cards filled in
by
customers making suggestions for
improving service.
- Reads notes from supervisors or
from co-workers from an earlier shift
providing status reports or reminders
of tasks to be completed.
- Reads notes from parents which
may describe the medicine a child is
taking or provide information (e.g.,
a different parent is taking the child
home).
- Reads memos to stay current on
the hospital’s or clinic’s policies or
procedures, scheduling, fees and
accounting practices.
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BENCHMARKS 3, 4 & 5
- Reads an authentic note, e-mail
message or letter; answers 7-10
questions about the text. (4)
- Follows 1-5 step point form written
directions to locate items on maps
and diagrams. (3)
- Uses a bus route map to match
several bus stops with arrival and
departure times. (4)
- Uses 2 bus route maps/schedules:
locates time of departure; coordinates
with a transfer to reach destination.
(5)
- Uses the White Pages to locate
a business address or the closest
medical clinic / emergency service. (4/5)
- Finds an ad to match a list
of
apartment requirements. (4)
- Finds information in a TV guide (5)
- Identifies key information and
locates specific details in verbal text
and graphics, including extensive
directories, charts and schedules. (5)
- Properly sequences instructions
on
how to make a long distance call
or how to use an automatic teller
machine. (4)
- Follows instructions on employment
forms. (4)
- Sequences a simple 5-8 line recipe. (4)
- Reads a short newspaper article;
answers 7- 10 questions. (4)
- Labels a diagram in a text. (4)
- Gives a text an appropriate and
informative title. (4)
- Identifies the percentage of Canadians
who are first generation immigrants
by looking at a simple pictorial graph
(e.g., pie graph). (4)
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