ASPECTS OF COMMUNICATION

READING LEVEL 2 - SAMPLE ACTIVITIES

Personal(expressing identity)

• Reads short, simple factual or fictional texts for personal enjoyment
• Locates and selects information from a written text presented in hard copy or online, e.g. finding the time and channel of a TV program, reads gym timetable with descriptions of classes, the 7-day forecast on a weather website
• Reads and locates information in short, simple newspaper articles either online or in hard copy

Cooperative(interacting in groups)

• Reads key information in a text associated with the functioning of the group, e.g. reads a simple agenda or action list resulting from meeting
• Extracts information from a list with language and numeracy components, e.g. selects items from a menu for group lunch based on prearranged budget, identifies names and tasks on new work roster

Procedural(performing tasks)

• Reads a brief message from a fellow worker, e.g. note for shift changeover
• Matches and cross-references words, symbols, codes and signs contained in work instructions, labels, tags related to own job
• Reads and compares information contained in 2 column tables, e.g. uses timetable to calculate time of next bus

Technical (using tools and technology)

• Follows touch screen instructions to search for information, e.g. locates specific shop in large shopping complex
• Interprets instructions which combine pictorial and written information, e.g. directions on how to operate a piece of machinery safely, uses established log-in routine to access computer-based, internal communication system (intranet)
• Uses PC icons on the toolbar, e.g. font, underline, bold

Systems(interacting in organisations)

• Locates specific information from a short text, e.g. a table of employee benefits, a pay slip, employment documentation, own job description, work update from staff memo
• Reads personally relevant information presented in forms or notices, e.g. notice at the workplace about a fire drill, a class timetable
• Reads dials and scales on machinery/equipment, e.g. automatic weigher on packaging machine, temperature dials, counters, franking machine, sewing machine tension, air pressure gauge

Public(interacting with the wider community)

• Expresses opinion about the author’s intention after reading a simple persuasive text, e.g. political slogan, public service advertisement
• Locates specific information in print/online text, e.g. information about a favourite sports team, community events on council website
• Reads a public notice, e.g. advising road works to be carried out in local area