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1. Technical directions Learn It Online Try the PowerNotes version of this lesson on NA H9 373 Go Informational Text Focus 373 Reading Skills Focus by Kylene Beers What Reading Skills Help You Analyze Informational Documents Since so many of the things you will want to do in life such as make smart purchases find a job or create and market a new product require the use of functional documents you need to know how to read them Below are some skills that will help Taking Notes Skimming and Scanning These two skills can help you preview a document to find the specific information you need without wasting time Skimming gives you an overview of the document You look through it quickly by reading the title heads and subheads You also read the first line or two of each paragraph to decide if it is a part of the document you want to read more carefully Scanning helps you find particular information in a document You look for boldface or italic terms key words or phrases or any other important details that relate to your topic When you find them you read those sections more carefully to learn what they say about your topic Skimming gives you a broad view Scanning gives you a focused view 374 Unit 2 Chapter 5 Informational documents and technical directions often contain important information that you need to remember so it is a good idea to take notes T
2. The Show Must Go On decompression dee kuhm PREHSH uhn n used as adj here having the ability to expand a compressed file You can use decompression soft ware to restore your compressed files Language Coach Affixes In the word decompression a familiar vvord press is surrounded by three affixes Adding com changes the word s meaning to press together Adding sion changes the meaning to act of pressing together And adding de changes the meaning to undo the act of pressing together What other Vocabulary word has a familiar word inside it How do the affixes change the meaning of that familiar word Learn It Online here s more to words than just definitions Get the whole story on NAL H9 401 Go Preparing to Read 401 MAGAZINE ARTICLE by Juan T Presso Read these selections to evaluate the logic of functional documents hen you are downloading a software game putting together your cousin s new swing set or following the prompts on an ATM or voice mail system you are using functional documents Wait a minute you are probably saying Arent documents pieces of paper Can on screen or voice prompts be considered documents Yes they can if you remember this Someone wrote the words and decided on the sequence of the procedure that you see on the ATM screen or hear when you reach a voice mail system When functional documents are well writt
3. New Open Brovvse Open Recent Close Close All hovv big you vvant it to appear on the VVeb page sapii First make sure you are viewing the image at Save AS 100 actual size Next go to the Image menu and choose the Image Size option A dialogue box will open If you want your image to be large you may set the pixel size to 800 width x 600 height If you would like your image to be a thumbnail size set the width to a size of around 180 pixels If the Constrain proportions option is enabled in this box the image height will be set automatically Saving 11 When you are satisfied with the way your image looks go to the File menu and select Save As 12 When you name your file be sure not to exceed 31 characters including the file extension Image Size Pixel Dimensions Width f Ek 13 Choose JPEG under file format a JPEG is a Height pixels compressed version of the file suitable for Web use When saving an image as a JPEG you will have the option of setting the image quality and file size For the Internet it is best to choose a medium setting for these options 14 Click OK Your image is now ready to be uploaded onto your Web site 10 Once you have entered the desired values hit OK You will now see the resized image Read with a Purpose Why do you think the writer of these directions included these images What purp
4. QuickWrite Have you ever heard a story on the news and wondered what infor mation you hadn t been told Think of a recent news story and make a list of questions that you would like to have answered WEB PAGE 8 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE Preparing to Read FBI Art Crime Team Collection Is Found to Contain Stolen Rockwell Art Informational Text Focus Generating Research Questions When you research a topic you aim to build and deepen your understanding of the subject You will find that doing research is often a question and answer process You begin by look ing at a subject and assessing what you already know about that subject Then you ask questions about the details and do research to answer these questions Asking good questions is the key to doing research that will lead to an interesting informative report Into Action A good method for generating research questions is to ask the 5W How questions Who was involved What happened When and where did it happen Why and how did it happen Fill out the following 5W How chart as you read these articles about art crime Who What When Where Wh Why _ i How FBI Art TIT TT Crime fm J J Reading Skills Focus Taking Notes When doing research keep a notepad or self adhesive notes at your side You can use them to write down page numbers quotes and statistics and information for your Works Cited list more Writing Skills Focus Preparing for Time
5. ET SII RA Ar a i ni eading for Life a ae T i E bi b Carol Jago Carol Jago has taught English for thirty two years She also wrote an education column for the Los Angeles Times and is the author of nine books for teachers 368 Unit 2 Carol Jago on Vvriting for Life A few months ago my best friend and I were out on our usual jog through the neighborhood It was a beautiful summer day As we crossed the street in front of a large yellow truck cheerfully chatting about this and that a sanitation worker accidentally dropped the high pressure hose he was holding in his hands Before the man could bring what seemed like a massive live snake back under control the two of us were sprayed from head to toe in raw sewage Twice Needless to say it was a nasty business We ran back to my friends house showered under the hottest water we could stand and dumped the clothes we were wearing into the trash As soon as we were dry and wrapped in bathrobes we sat down to write Together we composed a complaint to the Los Angeles Sanitation Department We didnt threaten to sue the city or in any way suggest that the man with the hose was at fault It was an accident We explained that though the incident was truly unpleasant it had not resulted in any lasting physical harm or injury What we did claim was that the city owed us for our discarded clothes Now the cost of two tee shirts and two p
6. Hello G Cruze It was my pleasure to look at your Web site I think that overall it is easy to use and will be appealing to your users Here are a few suggestions e I would try to improve your graphics You want graphics that will grab players and get them interested in your game Improving your graphics will also differentiate your game from all others e Think about adding a page where users can make suggestions or comments e Finally I would add a legal document called a Shareware Agree ment This is an agreement between you and the user that protects your software I have attached an example I would be happy to meet with you to discuss your projects further I have copied my assistant on this e mail If you call the office he will be happy to arrange an appointment Best of luck Donna Jones 555 555 0177 GE ele aS Workplace Documents How does this heading structure add clarity to an e mail message differentiate dihf uh REHN shee ayt v distinguish by creating a difference between Analyzing Workplace Documents 395 i ae Fie Fae Vep Fevorites Toole Heke A oO amp c m oy a e Back fond Stop Helper Mona Death Favorites Holory Wa Airesa http www WYSIWYGameArts com WS 9 KETE Tat Workplace Documents What do the graphics add to the WYSIWYGame Arts Web site 396 Unit 2 Chapter 5 i l oa gg Internet Game Description You Candy Rapper are t
7. 7 Click on SCAN Your image will now open as an then select your scanner s name under the list of untitled document in PhotoEdit ready to be options This will open up a scanning dialogue edited box within PhotoEdit A preview of your picture will also appear Do not remove original image from the scanner MY SCANNER 5 With the cursor select the area of the image you want scanned Document Source Flatbed 6 Set the size and resolution of the image In Image Type Color Photo 2 general scan your image at a larger size than the original such as 20090 to provide more options Resolution 72 DPI for editing later on For Web use it is best to set the resolution to 72 dpi dots per inch Source W L inches 4 ayer Sele Fer ven Target Wo M Scale Open Recent U Settings Close Close All Save hiji As T PREVIEW Save for Web Place d Anti alias Pict Export P PDF Image File Info P Pict Resource Print P SELA GENE Technical Directions Vocabulary options AHP shuhnz n choices Why is this statement boldface Following Technical Directions 383 Editing 8 You may now perform any number of edits to adjust your image for Web use You can crop adjust the color retouch and sharpen the image in PhotoEdit 9 In order to resize the image you must decide PhotoEdit
8. As you read the directions that follow skim to get the gen eral idea and scan to find specific information gt general idea 2 i i Skimming a a Sa a a oe Oe Scanning oy specific details Writing Skills Focus Preparing for Timed Writing When you read the following technical directions use your Reader Writer Notebook to write down any steps that seem unclear or confusing ge Ap Reader Writer 7 Notebook Use your RWN to complete the activities for this selection Kir Reading Standard 2 6 Demonstrate use of AR sophisticated learning tools by following ar directions e g those found with graphic calculators and specialized software programs and in access guides to World Wide Web sites on the Internet Vocabulary scan skan v copy text or graphics from paper into a computer file You can scan any picture into your computer to use in your documents or multimedia presentations image IHM ihj n visual illustration graphic Most presentations are improved by the addition of an interesting image options AH shuhnz n choices Computer menus offer you many options for creating documents Language Coach Context Clues The Vocabulary words above are defined in ways that relate to computers but they all have other meanings as well Note the two mean ings for the word scan you can find on this page Then look at the sente
9. For example if you know the meaning of the verb generate you can guess at the meaning of related words such as generation regenerate and generator See if you can sort these words into the appropriate columns of the chart below expand expanse expeditious expandable expedite expansively expediential Words Related to Words Related to Expansive Expedient Learn It Online Master these words Visit Word Watch at go hrw com H9 387 Go Preparing to Read 387 Read with a Purpose Read this style manual to find out how to use and refer to information found on the Internet Guide to Citing Internet Sources Recently with the explosion of the World Wide Web the Internet has become an expansive source of information You may even find your self doing most of your research online rather than using print media In fact in researching cutting edge technologies such as the video game industry it may be more expedient to look for your informa tion online For example if you want to find the latest news on graph ics technology or advances in hardware and software components the frequently updated Internet would be your best bet After you have found your online sources you need to cite them in any report you write just as you would offline sources books magazines newspapers Since online information is easily updated citing Internet sources requires more information than you may be used to providing in citati
10. Rapids MI 49503 Read the following documents to Dear Ms Jones understand how their features are For the past several months I have been designing a computer game and used to achieve the I have recently created a new Web site to promote it Because you know so authors purposes much about this industry I wonder if you would be willing to offer your opin ion I want the site to be clear interesting and easy to use and I would love to hear your ideas and suggestions Iam a diligent student and I like to spend my spare time developing my design and programming skills I want to create new video games that will appeal to young adults like me Now I have developed a game that I think can be very successful and I want to make it available to users all over the world If you have any time available I would also enjoy the opportunity to meet with you in person to discuss the Web site and my project Please feel free to contact me at any time You can reach me at gcruze wysiwygames com Again thank you so much for your help I am very much looking forward to hearing from you O Sincerely G Cratze G Cruze O REECE ya Adjusting Reading Rate What is the main idea of this letter Did you need to adjust your reading rate to find the main idea Explain Vocabulary diligent DIHL uh juhnt adj hardworking 394 Unit 2 Chapter 5 From Donna Jones To G Cruze Cc Aaron Kravitz Subject Web site review
11. Reader Writer 7 Notebook Use your RWN to complete the activities for these selections u Reading Standard 2 1 Analyze the structure and AR format of functional vvorkplace documents including i graphics and headers and explain how authors use the features to achieve their purposes Vocabulary diligent DIHL uh juhnt adj hard working A diligent student puts ina lot of time studying differentiate dihf uh REHN shee ayt v distinguish by creating a difference between An interesting cast of characters will differentiate your game from all others en route ahn ROOT adv along the way You may discover many adven tures en route to your destination Language Coach Oral Fluency Sometimes the letter combination di has a long i sound as in diary and diet In two words in the Vocabulary list however that letter combination has a short sound Sort the following words that begin with di into the proper categories in the chart below digress digest distinct dissent dissect diction dimension disperse dispose Long iSound Short i Sound Learn It Online Learn more about e mail and Web sites at MediaScope online NAL _H9 393 Go Preparing to Read 393 BUSINESS LETTER 3403 Old Orchard Road Grand Rapids MI 49503 March 10 2009 Ms Donna Jones Senior Editor GearTroll Magazine Read with 5100 South Sik Lane a Purp hes Grand
12. Reading Standard 2 1 Analyze the struc LA ture and format of functional workplace documents including the graphics and headers and explain how authors use the features to achieve their purposes Reading Standard 2 6 Demonstrate Documents that are created for and by employees are called workplace documents When you look for a job for example you may write a business letter in which you state your qualifications and ask for an interview You might include a r sum a formal list of your educational and work expe rience or fillin an application supplied by the employer When you are hired you might be asked to sign an employment contract Your employer may give you an employee manual which spells out rules and instructions related to your job User guides will show you how to use the office equipment On the job you will communicate with others using e mail memorandums often called memos and reports As is the case with many types of documents work place documents follow a predictable structure and format The structure of a document refers to the way the information is presented to the reader Workplace documents are usually divided into sections each with its own header Each section contains a different idea or piece of information making it easy for the reader to locate information The format or design of a document is important to its effectiveness because it focuses the reader s attention to key words sections
13. and ideas use of sophisticated learning tools by following technical directions e g those found with graphic calculators and specialized software programs and in access guides to World Wide Web sites on the Internet Reading Standard 2 7 Critique the logic of functional documents by examining the sequence of information and procedures in anticipation of possible reader misunderstandings Workplace Documents Technical Directions You often follow directions when you cook play music or sports exercise or dance Instructions for assembling or using a mechanical or electronic device or for performing a scientific activity are called technical directions You want to follow all directions carefully especially technical directions If you make a mistake and skip a step or perform one out of order the device or experiment may not work Well written directions often have numbered steps and clear diagrams that make them easy to follow These tips can help you follow technical directions 1 Read through all the directions before you begin 2 Follow each step in order 3 Compare what you are doing with the draw ings and illustrations Your Turn Analyze Documents Create a chart like this one in your Reader Writer Notebook Then fill in at least two examples for each type of document Examples Diganin e ee f l Consumer documents Public documents Workplace documents
14. detail the unique features of each product Here are some samples Product Information Reading Focus 800MHz Adjusting Reading Rate You so r een vrerin k o Prroni r E h i KY slow down and pay careful atten total a tion to the features listed in the z product information This way you c5 A tia gt ao jj Take Notes You might want to take notes on the features you care most about and compare them with the product information on Safety Information other game packages Please follow these safeguards regarding the installation and use of your game console Informational 1 When installing your game console be certain that the unit receives proper ventilation Text Focus Vents in the console covering are provided for this purpose Never block or cover these Concamer Documents This vents with any objects such as fabric books or magazines page from an instruction manual 2 Do not install your game console in a bookcase or an entertainment rack where it can presents safety information for the not receive proper ventilation use of the product Specific instruc 3 Do not place the game console in direct sunlight or near a heat source such as a radia tions include the need to ventilate tor or hot air duct the console and to keep it stable 4 Do not set the game console on a soft surface such as a bed sofa or rug since doing so and dry may result in damage to the appliance 5 Unp
15. images can also be called A ideas B articles C graphics D headers Writing Skills Focus Timed Writing Write instructions explaining how to perform a task that involves a machine or tool You may for example choose to write direc tions for retrieving phone messages sending an instant message on a cell phone or sending a text message Make sure that your steps are clear coherent and easy to follow What Yo Thin Why is understanding technical OW directions important Applying Your Skills 385 INFORMATIONAL TEXT FOCUS Citing Internet Sources E What Do OU Think 386 Unit 2 Chapter 5 How does the Internet help you research information ORR QuickTalk Think of past essays reports and biographies that you ve writ ten Were any of your sources from the Internet When you searched for information on the Internet where did you go to find it Share what you find with your classmates STYLE MANUAL Preparing to Read Citing Internet Sources Informational Text Focus Citing Internet Sources You ve probably been asked at some point to write a report or essay for which you ve had to research a subject Before you hand in your report you must include a Works Cited list This list of the sources you ve used enables others to find and read them and also provides the authors of those sources with the appropriate credit Because online information is updated often in some cases daily citin
16. more sources are by the same author use the authors full name in the first entry only For the other entries type three dashes in place of the name followed by a period and the rest of the citation e Double space the list and begin each entry at the left margin If an entry runs longer than one line indent the following lines five spaces Read with a Purpose What new infor mation did you learn by reading this style manual Source Type Consumer information What itis Online magazine article Author s Art C Graphic Title Writing Game Software Without Writing Code Other Information from Click magazine printed 1 17 07 I found it on 8 5 07 URL http www clickmag com main articles artg 1 html Source Type Workplace document What it is Company software instruction manual Author s V Phat Title Users Manual for Compiler Version 2 2 Other Information There IS no print version they change it too often You have fo print from the WYSIWYGame Arts company Intranet It had last been updated 6 27 accessed the info on 7 3 07 paate 107 when I URL http www wysiwygame com manuals compiler2 2 html Source Type Public document What itis Government information service Author s Federal Consumer Information Service a division of the U S General Services Administration Title Recalls Other Information Note to myself This is where I found out about the computer chip recall from the
17. 0 2 Aug 2002 lt www loc gov copyright forms formva pdf gt Information from a Company s FAQ Page Resource Code Game Software Developers May Use When Programming for Our Products ShellGame Inc 7 June 2002 lt http www shellgame com corp faqs faqslist html gt Posting to a Discussion List Message Board Game Dawg Why More Polygons Mean Awesome Graphics Online postage 23 June 2001 Way Kool Net 16 Aug 2007 lt http www waykoolnet com mboards boards cgi board prgm amp read 9218 gt Quotation from an E mail Communication Nguyen W Re WYSIWYGame Arts Graphics E mail to the author 21 Aug 2007 GENE Internet Sources What differences do you find in the first three examples of Internet citations Citing Internet Sources 389 Using Notecards Ready to try a fevy Internet citations on your own When you are researching on the Internet it is a good idea to record your sources on three by five inch cards like the ones at the right Most of these are made up sources Formatting Your Works Cited List The last step in writing a report is to compile all the sources you have cited in a bibliography or Works Cited list see page 388 Follow these formatting steps e At the top of the page center the title Works Cited e Alphabetize your sources by the authors last name If no author is listed alphabetize a source by the first two words in the title ignoring A An and The e If two or
18. A Use Anonymous as the author s name B Alphabetize by the first two words in the title ignoring A An or The C Type two dashes and a period and then alphabetize by the title D Alphabetize by the month you accessed the Web site 6 Something that is expansive A covers many things B is very flexible C costs a lot of money D is in another country 7 Something that is expedient is A extensive B convenient C ancient D faraway Writing Skills Focus Timed Writing Why do you think formatting guidelines for Internet sources have been devel oped What purpose do they serve What Yo Thin What have you learned about how OW todo research on the Internet Applying Your Skills 391 INFORMATIONAL TEXT FOCUS Analyzing VVorkplace Documents CONTENTS BUSINESS LETTER Letter to the Editor page 394 E MAIL MESSAGE E mail Memo page 395 WEB SITE Game Information page 396 CONTRACT Sharevvare Agreement page 398 What D O Think 392 Unit 2 Chapter 5 What do you need to know to succeed at a job ORR QuickTalk With a partner discuss instances when the appearance of a document distracted or confused you VVORKPLACE DOCUMENTS Preparing to Read Business Letter E mail Message Web Site Contract Informational Text Focus Analyzing Workplace Documents Most workplace documents follow a set structure and format For instance most business letters and memoranda use a header that sho
19. NICAL DIRECTIONS eo 0O cs A e awaa ala Helgis Hama Snatch Pionie litory Migi Pril Aros http www WYSIWYGameArts com n kje Five Easy Steps to Downloading Software 1 Click on Download Now 2 Decompress your download on a PC 3 Install the game software on the hard drive of your PC 4 Clean up your desktop directory 5 Build Download decompression software Background E E ME G Cruze wants the instruc Step 1 Click on Download Now Step 3 Install the Game tions on how to download a The download window will appear Software on the Hard Drive of 1 software from the WYSI b Click on OK for the download to Your PC VVYGame Arts Web site to begin a Click on Install on the button bar be easy and clear for read c Your browser will automatically or click on Next as prompted b Follow the prompts estofollo Below arethe i a linet instructions provided by the technical support crew A Step 4 Clean up Your Desktop at WYSIWYGame Arts Step 2 Decompress Your Directory e eae the lodicand Download on a PC O Delete the compressed file ending in q g NOTE This game has been zip and empty the trash or recycle _ clarity of their instructions PJ compressed for faster file dovvn bin Once the game software has loading PC files will download in been installed you will no longer zip format need this file a Double click on the icon with the zip extension Your decompression S
20. Skill Focus Think as a Reader Writer In Chapter 5 you will read documents and directions like those you will encounter in life The Writing Skills Focus activities on the Preparing to Read pages help you recognize how each document presents informa tion On the Standards Review pages you will check your understanding of these documents Academic Vocabulary for Chapter 5 Talking and Writing About Informational Documents Academic Vocabulary is the language you use to write and talk about informational documents Use these words to discuss the documents you read in this chapter These words are underlined throughout the chapter coherent koh HIHR uhnt adj clear connected logically under standable t is usually easy to understand a coherent document consequences KAHN suh kwehns ehz n results outcomes The consequences of poorly written directions could be confusion and despair function FUHNGK shuhn n typical action of something The func tion of consumer documents is to inform consumers about products or services specify SPEHS uh fy v state in detail Product information on clothing labels may specify the size material and laundry instructions Your Turn 7 Copy the Academic Vocabulary words N 7 into your Reader Writer Notebook Then write sentences in which you use each of the four words correctly Wrap Up 379 INFORMATIONAL TEXT FOCUS Following Technical Dire
21. ain 2 Which information on the timetable would you read slowly and carefully 3 What questions might you have that are not answered here Now go to the Skills in Action Reading Model Learn It Online Use PowerNotes to reinforace this lesson at go hrw com H9 375 Go Reading Skills Focus 375 SKILLS IN ACTION DOCUMENTS Reading Model Read with a Purpose Read to learn more about consumer documents Consumer Documents From the Manufacturer to You icture before you an unopened box In it is the latest and great est computer game In your hurry to get it out of the box you let a sheaf of papers slide to the floor There they lie in dan ger of being thrown out with all the packing materials Be sure you retrieve and read them carefully These consumer documents can make a big difference in how much you enjoy your new game e Reading Focus Elements of Consumer Documents Skimming Skimming through the Here are some types of consumer documents and the elements information on this page informs or types of information that each document provides you that the text is about the types e product information descriptions of what the product will do MET ant a UEa CNST e instruction manual information on how to use the product documents i ERT e warranty details of company and owner responsibilities if the product does not work 376 Unit 2 Chapter 5 Consumer documents itemize or
22. airs of shorts is a small thing but writing that letter helped us feel a lot better Setting out our complaint on paper got the bad taste out of our mouths yes the water from the hose got into our mouths along with in our eyes and ears and allowed us to begin to laugh about it all When our 30 checks from the Sanitation Department arrived in the mail we cheered This time around the pen was mightier than the hose Think ds a X AB Think of a situation where you might want to write a letter of Iter complaint What would you say Writers on Writing 369 370 Unit 2 Chapter 5 i 2 NW 2 California Standards AR Here are the Grade 9 standards you will work toward mastering in Chapter 5 Word Analysis Fluency and Systematic Vocabulary Development 1 1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand word derivations Reading Comprehension Focus on Informational Materials 2 1 Analyze the structure and format of functional workplace documents including the graphics and headers and explain how authors use the features to achieve their purposes 2 2 Prepare a bibliography of reference materials for a report using a variety of consumer workplace and public documents 2 3 Generate relevant questions about readings on issues that can be researched 2 6 Demonstrate use of sophisticated learning tools by following technical directions e g those found with graphic calculators a
23. ake the decompres sion software load C How do I select a destination folder and what is it D Why exactly did I think wanted this computer game anyway What Is Wrong with This Document WYSIWYGame Arts Standards Review Informational Text and Vocabulary 1 Inthe WYSIWYGame Arts technical directions 5 Adance move performed flawlessly is done A awkwardly B gracefully C perfectly D pointlessly 6 When software undergoes decompression it A expands to normal size B is compressed inward C changes its shape D becomes much smaller 7 Acritical piece of information is A judgmental B mean C useless D essential Writing Skills Focus Timed Writing Write a brief evaluation of the WYSIWYGame Arts technical directions Are the steps in a logical order Is the information clear and easily understood What possible misunderstand ings could occur How could misunderstandings be prevented Write your suggestions for changes What O What have these documents shown In you about the importance of logic OW inour everyday lives Applying Your Skills 405 INFORMATIONAL TEXT FOCUS Reading Documents from Real CONTENTS WEB PAGE FBI Art Crime Team page 408 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE Collection Is Found to Contain Stolen Rockwell Art page 410 Forensic scientist lifts fiber evidence using clear tape What Do O UW Howcan sharing infor ink mation lead to success 406 Unit 2 Chapter 5 Life
24. and who worked at the Clayton Art Gallery recalled that someone from Missouri paid 25 000 for the painting after seeing it dur ing a Rockwell exhibition The client agreed to keep it on display she said but a few nights later someone smashed the gallery s glass door and escaped with the painting O That was all they took Ms Shortland said Thats what they wanted that painting There was no sign of the work for years Then in 1988 it was auctioned in New Orleans In 2004 the EB I s newly formed Art Crime Team initiated an investigation to recover the work after determining it had been advertised for sale at a Rockwell exhibit in New York in 1989 It was not immediately known whether Mr Spielberg bought the painting at that New York exhibit Russian Schoolroom appeared in Look mag azine but Rockwell is best known for more than 300 covers he did for The Saturday Evening Post Read with a Purpose Whats the primary duty of the FBI Art Crime Team CY FETE ele arate Generating Research Questions What 5W How questions does the title answer O EEG ele TME Generating Research Questions What other questions might you ask about the original theft 410 Unit 2 Chapter 5 Vocabulary legitimate luh JIHT uh miht adj complying with the law WEB PAGE 8 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE Applying Your Skills Contain Stolen Rockwell Art Standards Review Informational Text and Vocabulary 1 What is the main idea of thes
25. company that WYSIWYGame Arts was considering switching to for its chips I found the recall on 8 3 07 using my usual search engine There was no notation of when the site had last been updated URL http www pueblo gsa gov recallsdesc html 9 KETEJ Internet Sources Three different types of sources are cited on these cards What function does each type of source serve 390 Unit 2 Chapter 5 STYLE MANUAL Reading Standard 2 2 Prepare a I SI p SE bibliography of reference materials for a Applying Your Skills m Citing Internet Sources Standards Review Informational Text and Vocabulary 1 The purpose of a Works Cited list is to A document the sources used in your research B enable your readers to access your sources C credit the authors D all of the above Ona Works Cited list an author s name appears A after the title of the work cited B last at the end of the citation C first with the first name first D first with the last name first What is the most crucial information to reproduce accurately in an Internet citation A URL B date you accessed the site C title of the site D author of the site According to the MLA style what is the correct way to cite a URL in a Works Cited list A hrw com B www hrw com C http www hrw com D lt http www hrw com gt 5 In your Works Cited list how would you alpha betize an entry that does not have an author
26. ctions Q What Do T QuickWrite Why is it important to O u d dth Think about types of technical documents you have read E a erstana the Way What directions or instruction manuals have you found ink things work particularly useful Write down your ideas 380 Unit 2 Chapter 5 USER S MANUAL Preparing to Read Following Technical Directions Informational Text Focus Following Technical Directions Instructions for using computers as well as other scientific mechanical and electronic products are called technical directions Technical directions instruct you in how to conduct an experiment in a chemistry lab how to fix a flat tire on your bicycle how to program the remote control for your television how to operate your new microwave oven and how to install software on your computer Although these directions may seem complicated at first if you pay attention and follow each step carefully you will accomplish the task Reading Skills Focus Skimming and Scanning These reading skills can help you when you encounter an informational document e Skimming helps you get an overview of the document Glance at titles heads and subheads and read the first line or two of each paragraph to get a general idea of what type of information is provided e Scanning helps you locate information in the document Search for boldface or italic terms graphics and other important details for specific pieces of information Into Action
27. d Writing As you read these selections list your questions in your Reader Writer Notebook You may find that one question leads to another Think about where you might find answers for your questions Reader Writer Notebook Use your RWN to complete the activities for these selections 5 go hrw com H9 407 Go a Reading Standard 2 3 Generate relevant aay questions about readings on issues that can be researched Vocabulary FBI Art Crime Team inception ihn SEHP shuhn n start of something beginning Since the team s inception it has recovered stolen art worth more than 65 million Collection Is Found to Contain Stolen Rockwell Art legitimate luh JIHT uh miht adj complying with the law Spielberg bought a stolen painting through a legitimate art dealer Language Goach Word Derivations The Latin word legitimus means lawful Which word on the list above is the English word meaning the same thing What other words do you know that are derived from eg meaning law Learn It Online upplement your learning with PowerNotes at Preparing to Read 407 Pie Cak Ve Fuveries Tools eo Q bari ona Let Heimen Home Akkea http www fbi gov hq cid arttheft artcrimeteam htm Federal Bureau Of Investigation mm coc Read with a Purpose Read these two selections to learn about the FBI Art Crime Team Contact Us Your Loca
28. dern Language Association MLA style When you prepare a list of sources which style you follow is less important than choosing one style and sticking to it Ask your teacher which style you should follow Sample Citations for Consumer Public and Workplace Documents Product Information from a Commercial Site About the New WYSIWYGame Arts Console WYSIWYGame Arts Console Page 7 June 2009 WYSIWYGame Arts 27 July 2009 lt http wysiwgame com console index asp gt Article from an Online Nonprofit Magazine Dedicated to Protecting Consumers Sleuthing I B And the Winner Is Testing Todays Game Consoles Digital 25 June 2001 7 Aug 2009 lt http www digital org main article gamcon 1 html gt Article from a Reference Database Encyclopedia Programming Language Electronic Library Presents Encyclopedia com The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia Sixth Ed 2005 Columbia UP 15 July 2006 lt http encyclopedia com articlesnew 10538biblio html gt Part of an Online Book Found on a Public Library Site Also Available in Print Case Loyd Chapter 4 Graphics Building the Ultimate Game PC Indianapolis Macmillan 2005 netLibrary 3 Aug 2006 lt http emedia netlibrary com nlreader dll bookid 38549 amp filename Page_v html gt Copyright Forms from the Library of Congress Government Office United States Library of Congress US Copyright Office Form VA For a Work of the Visual Arts Washington GPO 200
29. e support O Since its inception the Art Crime Team has recovered over 850 items of cultural property with a value exceeding 65 million These include Approximately 700 pre Columbian artifacts The objects recovered in Miami were the result of a sting operation in coordination with the Ecuadorian authorities 1 prosecutive PRAH suh kyoo tihv relating to legal proceedings in court against someone 2 pre Columbian artifacts tools and objects dating from the time period before Columbus arrived in the Americas Q N ETJ Generating Research Questions Which of the 5W How ques tions are answered in this paragraph Vocabulary inception ihn SEHP shuhn n start of something beginning Three paintings by the German painter Heinrich Buerkel 1802 1869 stolen at the conclusion of VVorld VVar Il and consigned for sale at an auction house near Philadelphia in 2005 REN KV EI e Rembrandt s Self Portrait 1630 in a sting operation in Copenhagen carried out in cooperation with ICE and law enforcement agencies in Sweden and Denmark The FBI had previously recovered Renoir s The Young Parisian Both paintings had been stolen from the Swedish National Museum in Stockholm in 2000 Approximately 100 paintings that had been stolen from a Florida family s art collection in a fine art storage facility This collection included works by Picasso Rothko Matisse and others that were recovered from Chicago Ne
30. e as you follow the steps Legal docu ments such as contracts and warranties require a slow precise reading so you will know exactly what you can expect and what is expected of you Reading Rate Documents quick newspaper articles advertisements product information employee manual business slower letters schedules slowest technical directions contracts warranties Asking Questions Good learners ask questions to clarify new informa tion to get answers and to critique a text Here are some of the many questions you might ask when reading various types of documents e Does this product have the features want Is this advertisement telling the truth e What are the hidden costs of this service e What is this document not telling me What exactly is covered in this warranty e What am responsible for in this contract e Are these directions presented logically Your Turn Reading Informational Documents Read this train timetable and answer the questions that follow Reading Standard 2 3 Generate relevant SE questions about readings on issues that can be researched Georgeville Allendale 9 35 A M Track 5 Local 10 45 A M Track 5 Sunday only 10 00 A M 11 15 A M Track 1 Express Fares Adults 12 00 one way 20 00 round trip Children 4 00 one way 6 00 round trip Seniors 8 00oneway 12 00 round trip 1 Would you skim or scan to find the train that departs at 10 00 Expl
31. e electrodes are A given at the beginning of the document B shown in numbered lists C called out with boldface type D shown in reverse order 4 The directions for placing the electrodes could be made clearer by A numbering the steps B reordering the steps C adding extra steps D including illustrations 5 If you needed to use the defibrillator right away which of the following would you do A Take notes in the margins B Scan the document for directions C Ask questions to critique the text D Slowly read the defibrillator s history 8 For product warranties to be effective the 9 Which of these consumer documents would 6 Which consumer document is most likely to help you if you have trouble figuring out how to operate a device A acontract B an instruction manual C a warranty D product information 7 The purpose of a limited warranty is to provide A some protection if a product is defective B a lifetime provision for repair of a product C directions for operating a product D a lifetime guarantee of a product manufacturer usually requires that the purchaser A mail a registration card to the manufacturer B pay full price not a reduced price for the product C wait at least thirty days before requesting repairs D sign a legal contract with the manufacturer most likely tell you how many phone numbers you can store in a cell phone s memory A a warranty B product informat
32. e two informa tional pieces A Stealing FBI art is a crime B Norman Rockwell paintings are stolen C Anew FBI team recovers stolen art D The FBI is taking job applications 2 If you wanted to do more research on the FBI Art Crime Team which of the following would be the best question to ask A When was the FBI Art Crime Team founded B Why was the FBI Art Crime Team created C Is the FBI Art Crime Team in charge of stolen art in other countries D What does FBI stand for 3 If you wanted to do more research on the stolen Rockwell painting which of the following sources would be the best to consult A an art database listing Rockwell s paintings B an encyclopedia article about the FBI C an Internet message board about art crimes D a Steven Spielberg movie 4 If you were investigating the theft of Russian Schoolroom which of the following questions would be the best question to ask A Where did Spielberg s art dealer get the painting B How much did Spielberg pay for the painting C Who knew that Spielberg had the painting D What will happen to the painting once the investigation is over _ Reading Standard 2 3 Generate relevant ig bu EXEL questions about readings on issues that can be researched FBI Art Crime Team Collection Is Found to 5 A news story about a group s inception tells you about the group s A beginning B organization C ideas regarding the community D distingui
33. ed the SOFTWARE you indicate your acceptance of these terms GRANT OF LICENSE WYSIWYGame Arts grants you the right to use the SORTA on a single computer The SOFTWARE is considered in use on a computer when it is loaded into RAM or installed in permanent memory PROPRIETARY RIGHTS The SOFTWARE is owned exclusively by WYSIWYGame Age This license does not transfer any ovvnership rights of the SOFTVVARE to you You may not translate reverse program decombpile disassemble or otherwise reverse engineer the SOFTWARE NOWARRANTY This SOFTWARE is licensed to you as is and without any Arrant si any kind expressed or implied including but not limited to vvarranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall VVYSIVVYGame Arts liability related to any of the SOFTVVARE exceed the license fees if any actually paid by you for the SOFTVVARE VVYSIVVYGame Arts shall not be liable for any damage vvhatsoever arising out of or related to the use or inability to use the SOFTVVARE including but not limited to direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages Read with a Purpose How did the features of these documents help the authors achieve their purposes QO OEE MEIE a Workplace Documents Documents in step by step sequence require that the steps be followed in order In a point by point sequence the points can be taken in any order Which sequence is used in this contrac
34. ell you A how to find a new job B how to get along with others C about federal employment policies D about workplace rules and policies Timed Writing 18 Think about a product you have used recently Then write a business letter to the manufacturer that either praises the product or describes a flaw Be sure to use the proper business letter format STANDARDS REVIEVV va Reading Standard 1 1 Identify and E RS use the literal and figurative meanings of Vo cab ulary Skills R evi ew words and understand word derivations Context Clues Directions Use the context clues to choose the best meaning for the italicized word 1 It is easier to scan color photos with this new 5 lam a diligent student and I plan to go to hardware A copy into a computer file B edit in a computer program C paste into a different file D delete from a computer When you choose your character in the game you have several options Using attractive graphics will differentiate college A graduating B straight A C hardworking D intelligent your computer game from all the others In A games this sentence differentiate means B places A distinguish C choices B discover D openings C display D designate 3 The Internet is an expansive source of good me Academic Vocabulary A unreliable es Directions Choose the correct meaning of the B complicated italicized Academic Vocabulary word C extensive 7 What are the co
35. en they are easy to follow When they are not well written they can cause serious misunderstanding When a functional document is poorly written chances are that either a critical piece of the infor mation you need has been left out or the infor mation is not presented in a logical step by step sequence Either way you end up scratching your head and thinking Huh O O EEEE wai Evaluating Logic What are the consequences of poorly written documents critical KRIHT uh kuhl adj essential important 402 Unit 2 Chapter 5 Missing a Step Lets say for example that you are installing memory chips in a laptop computer that has been designed to let you do this The first step tells you in big block letters to unplug the computer and remove the battery You follow each of the next twenty steps flawlessly The illustrations actually match what you see and you are confident that you have done every thing correctly The last step tells you to turn the computer on You take a deep breath press the On switch and nothing No lights no whirring no little chucka chucka chucka sounds Finally you think Duh Plug it in We ve all been there The instructions omit ted that vital step As obvious as the step may have seemed to the person who wrote the docu ment it is still necessary to tell you when its safe to plug the computer back in especially after you ve been instructed to unplug it Such a failure
36. ents back behind the heart and between the scap ula the two flat triangular bones in the back of the shoulders When the first method is inconvenient 1 One electrode is placed at the patient s right below the clavicle collarbone 2 The second electrode is placed at the patient s left below and left of the pectoral muscle large chest muscle lt Reading Standard 2 1 Analyze the reference materials for a report using a varietyof in access guides to World Wide Web sites on structure and format of functional consumer workplace and public documents the Internet Reading Standard 2 7 Critique workplace documents including the graphics Reading Standard 2 6 Demonstrate use of the logic of functional documents by examining and headers and explain how authors use the sophisticated learning tools by following technical the sequence of information and procedures features to achieve their purposes Reading directions e g those found with graphic in anticipation of possible reader Standard 2 2 Prepare a bibliography of calculators and specialized software programs and misunderstandings 1 What is the purpose of this document A to explain business practices B to provide technical directions C to describe office equipment D to outline a public policy issue 2 The format of the document includes A key words in boldface B boldface headers C graphic illustrations D a chronological sequence 3 The directions for placing th
37. ery and generates a pulse The electrodes are used to deliver a correcting electrical shock through the skin to the patients heart The device can assess a patients needs and respond in kind When the electrodes are placed on the patient the com puter that controls the device reads the heart rhythm and determines its type The device then provides a personalized level of power and shock If no need is detected the device will not allow shock to be administered Emergency Model Emergency defibrillators such as the one in our office are portable and can often be found hanging on the walls of public places Ours hangs to the right of the door inside our cafeteria 412 Unit 2 Chapter 5 Some devices have metal paddles with insulated handles Ours has adhesive elec trodes They are a bit slower to use but mini mize steps and reduce the risk of shock to the operator because the operator can stand several feet away To make certain that no one else receives a shock operators must make certain that no one is touching the patient when the shock is delivered Placing the Electrodes The proper placement of the electrodes is important This is the one element the device cannot control itself and it is critical to an effective rescue For long term assessment and treatment 1 One electrode is placed over the lower part of the chest in front of the heart at the patient s left side 2 The second electrode is placed on the pati
38. faraway D along the way Writing Skills Focus Timed Writing Choose three structural for matting or graphic features of the WYSIWYGame Arts Web site and describe how each contributes to the designer s purpose in creating the site What Yo Think What have you learned about using OW workplace documents Applying Your Skills 399 INFORMATIONAL TEXT FOCUS Evaluating the Logic of Functional Documents CONTENTS MAGAZINE ARTICLE What Is Wrong with This Document page 402 TECHNICAL DIRECTIONS The Show Must Go On page 404 What D a 8 A AE uickTalk Why is it important to be AS A With a group of classmates brainstorm examples of rules logical In our everyday or directions that were confusing or made no sense Think lives2 Compare your reactions to those situations 400 Unit 2 Chapter 5 FUNCTIONAL DOCUMENTS Preparing to Read What Is Wrong with This Document WYSIWYGame Arts The Show Must Go On Informational Text Focus Evaluating the Logic of Functional Documents Functional docu ments have to make sense When documents are clear and logical they help people get things done By contrast documents that are illogically sequenced or are missing steps are useless In writing or evaluating func tional documents remember that logical sequencing requires that all the steps are included e the steps appear in the correct order Reading Skills Focus Asking Questions It is a good idea
39. g Internet sources requires more information than citing print materials Reading Skills Focus Taking Notes A good way to keep track of the sources you ve used in your research is to use notecards Your notecards can contain as much detailed information as you wish but they must contain certain basic information Into Action Record information about Internet sources on notecards like the one below Description of Source Essay Author s Dr Luther Agons Title Greek Military Tactics URL http www ancientworlds com Agons1 Writing Skills Focus Preparing for Timed Writing As you look at example citations pay attention to the formatting especially the order in which the information appears AR Reader Writer 7 Notebook Use your RWN to complete the activities for this selection Reading Standard 2 2 Prepare a bibliography AR of reference materials for a report using a variety of consumer vvorkplace and public documents Vocabulary expansive ehk SPAN sihv adj cover ing many things spread out broad The World Wide Web is so large that it has become an expansive source of knowledge expedient ehk SPEE dee uhnt adj helpful in the pursuit of a goal or desire advantageous Because the Internet is so easy to access going online to find information is expedient Language Coach Related Words Once you know one form of a word you can more easily understand related words
40. hase the item The more com plicated the product is the more complex the docu ments that come with it Here are some consumer documents that you may encounter when buying or researching a particular product Product information is often found on the box or label It tells you if the product has the fea tures you are looking for Instruction manuals usually include more detailed product information They also tell you how to set up and use the product e Warranties explain what happens if the product does not vvork as guaranteed and vvhat you have to do to get it repaired or replaced e Contracts give information on the legal use of the product 372 Unit 2 Chapter 5 Public Documents Simply stated a public document is any document that is made public for all to read For example when a government agency develops new regula tions that affect consumers or citizens the agency announces the information to the public Other public documents inform citizens of decisions responsibilities and schedules of events or ser vices Government agencies schools libraries fire and police departments transit departments even movie theaters all produce public documents Public documents come in many forms Here are some that may be familiar to you e Newspaper articles e Fliers or posters e Legal records e Speeches by politicians e Emergency evacuation guidelines e Travel advisories e Congressional proceedings
41. here are many different ways of taking notes You might keep notes ina notebook like your Reader Writer Notebook e on notecards such as index cards on self adhesive notes that you attach to the document in the margins if you own the book or document by highlighting important phrases sentences or paragraphs again if you own the book or document on a computer When taking notes be sure to write down all the important information you will need If you are recording facts and statistics make certain they are accurate If you are quoting an author note the quo tation exactly as written Also include any informa tion necessary to help you find the material again Include the source title author publisher and page number or URL as appropriate Adjusting Reading Rate When reading functional documents you must learn how to adjust your reading rate When you skim and scan for example you read quickly Then when you find the information you are looking for you slow down and read more carefully While taking notes you have to read slowly and thoroughly to be sure the information in your notes is correct You might read quickly through a newspaper article or an advertisement but you need to slow down when reading detailed product information or an employee manual You will first want to read technical directions quickly to get a general idea about what is included Then read them carefully a second tim
42. in logic creates confusion and creating confusion is not what a functional document should do Installing Your Wireless Access Shut down your computer Turn the wireless system on Restart your computer n UAWN your home page into the wireless system 1 Your new wireless system will use your existing cable modem service to access the Internet Test to see whether the cable connection is working by going to your home page in the usual way If the connection is working go on to steps 2 7 Unplug the cable modem from your computer Check to see that the wireless system has taken you back to 7 Plug the cable modem you unplugged from your computer A Step Out of Order Lets take a look at a page from an instruction manual to see what happens when a step is not in the correct sequence Did you notice that step 7 is clearly out of order If you were trying to follow these direc tions youd have to decide whether it should go after step 3 4 or 5 Logic will tell you that it should go after step 3 since you will need a connection to the wireless system in order to turn it on But wouldn t it have been nice if the instructions had told you that O ERY EZ Asking Questions What question might you ask here Vocabula ry flawlessly FLAW lihs lee adv without error perfectly Evaluating the Logic of Functional Documents 403 Tie Cdt View Fuvurtes Teuh ieu TECH
43. ion C safety information D acontract Standards Review 413 STANDARDS REVIEVV Informational Skills Review connue 10 A shareware agreement is a type of 11 12 13 A software program B contract C warranty D Web browser A Works Cited list is different from a paren thetical citation because it lists A the Internet sources consulted B all the sources consulted and cited ina paper C the most important sources consulted D sources in logical order In preparing a Works Cited list you should A divide a URL only after a period B divide a URL only after a slash C divide a URL anywhere in the address as long as you use a hyphen D not divide a URL According to MLA style what is the correct way to cite a URL A within parentheses B within slash marks C within angled brackets D within dashes 14 Which of the following is not an example of a public document A an advertisement for computer software B a police brochure about avoiding theft C a government memo about flu shots D a train schedule for summer service 414 Unit2 Chapter 5 15 A set of technical directions is badly flavved if it A omits a step B puts a step in the wrong order C does either A or B D does neither A nor N 16 What is the purpose of a workplace document A to eliminate some jobs B to increase paperwork C to help employees get the job done D to decrease unemployment 17 An employee manual will t
44. l FBI Office Overseas Offices Submit a Crime Tip Report Internet Crime More Contacts Learn About Us Quick Facts What We Investigate Natl Security Branch Information Technology Fingerprints amp Training Laboratory Services Reports amp Publications History More About Us Get Our News Press Room E mail Updates News Feeds Be Crime Smart Wanted by the FBI More Protections Use Our Resources For Law Enforcement For Communities For Researchers For Kids More Services Apply for a Job 408 Unit 2 Chapter 5 WEB PAGE Ee tehu Va 9 E B Search averites History iiss Print VEJ HOME SITE MAP FAQ s About Us Art Theft Program Home Criminal Investigative Division America s Criminal Enterprise Major Theft Unit Art Crime Team The FBI established a rapid deployment Art Crime Team in 2004 The team is composed of twelve Special Agents each responsible for addressing art and cultural property crime cases in an assigned geographic region The Art Crime Team is coordinated through the FBI s Art Theft Program located at FBI Headquarters in Washington D C Art Crime Team agents receive specialized training in art and cultural property investigations and assist in art related investigations worldwide in cooperation with foreign law enforcement officials and FBI Legal Attach offices The U S Department of Justice has assigned three Special Trial Attorneys to the Art Crime Team for prosecutiv
45. lso learn how laws are made and what career opportuni ties there are in the government The site even includes games and activities For all this and more go to http bensguide gpo gov 416 Unit 2 Chapter 5 For Independent Reading NONFICTION Words Fail Me If you think books on writing and grammar are boring think again In Words Fail Me Patricia T O Conner takes a comedic approach to writing O Conner covers all the basic rules of writing while still managing to make her readers laugh In short snappy chapters she covers topics such as Pronoun Pileups Verbs That Zing and What to Do When You re Stuck Next time you re having trouble with a report or a letter page through this book and you ll find that it isn t your average writing book WEB SITE Youth Work Suppose you ve gotten a summer job but now you think you are a victim of dis crimination by your boss or a co worker Go to Youth Work a Web site run by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission a federal agency whose goal is to eliminate dis crimination from the workplace This Web site explains that as an employee you have the right to work free of discrimination and harassment It tells you how to file a complaint without fear of punishment It includes real cases such as one about a store that refused to hire two young men because they were hearing impaired For more visit http youth eeoc gov VVEB SITE Con
46. lug this appliance from the wall outlet and contact a qualified service person under the following conditions a The power supply cord or plug is damaged b Liquid has been spilled on or objects have fallen into the game console c The game console has been exposed to rain or water d The game console does not operate normally after you follow the operating ndin Informational Text Focus e The game console has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f The game console exhibits a distinct change in performance Consumer Documents Instruction manuals often include Do not attempt to service this product yourself Opening or removing the outside covers may important warnings Be sure to expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards All service must be done by qualified read and heed them carefully service personnel Reading Model 377 Reading Model Limited VVarranty WYSIWYGame Arts makes the following limited warranties These limited warranties extend to the original consumer purchaser or any person receiving this product as a gift from the original con sumer purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee Informational Text Focus Limited Ninety 90 Day Warranty WYSIWYGame Arts warrants this product and its parts against defect in materials and workmanship for a period of ninety 90 days after the dated or original retail purchase During this period WYSIWYGame Arts will replace any defective product
47. n or operation Complete and mail the attached registration card within fourteen 14 days the warranty is effective only if your name address and date of purchase are on file as the new owner of a WYSIWYGame Arts product Read with a Purpose What did you learn about consumer documents 378 Unit 2 Chapter 5 SKILLSIN ACTION Into Action Functional Documents In a chart like the one below describe the types of information presented in the three consumer documents you just read Document Type of Information Product information Safety information Warra nty Talk About 1 With a partner talk about whether you found these consumer documents easy or difficult to understand How well was the informa tion presented Was it easy to find Try to use each Academic Vocabulary word listed at the right at least once in your discussion Write About Use the underlined Academic Vocabulary words in your answers to the following questions Definitions appear at the right 2 What is the function of workplace documents 3 Why is it important that technical directions be coherent 4 What might be the consequences of poorly written directions 5 What type of information might be specified in a warranty Reading Standard 2 7 Critique the logic of functional documents by examining the sequence of information and procedures in anticipation of possible reader misunderstandings Writing
48. nces above and make a list of the context clues that help you learn the meaning of the Vocabulary word Use this strat egy next time you come across a word you don t recognize Learn It Online here s more to words than just definitions Get the whole story on AC 19 381 Go Preparing to Read 381 Read with a Purpose Build Background Read the following technical The following technical directions explain how to scan edit and save an image directions from a user s manual your Web site using a made up photo editing program called PhotoEdit The direc to become familiar with the for tions assume you have a scanner that is set up properly to work with your computer Reading through these instructions will familiarize you with the process of following technical directions so that when you choose your own picture editing software you ll have no trouble getting the results you want mat and function of instructions Monitor Keyboard Adding Graphics to Your Web Site Setting Up 1 Make sure the scanner is turned on 2 Place your image in the scanner The image should lie face down on the glass aligned according to the page size indicators on the scanner 3 Open up the PhotoEdit program O ERY EZ Skimming What does a quick read of the title and text on this page tell you about the topic of this document 382 Unit 2 Chapter 5 Scanning 4 In PhotoEdit under the File menu choose Import
49. nd specialized software programs and in access guides to World Wide Web sites on the Internet 2 7 Critique the logic of functional documents by examining the sequence of information and procedures in anticipation of possible reader misunderstandings Ninety percent of leadership is the ability to communicate something people want Dianne Feinstein What Do What does it take to succeed Thinls inthe world ss Learn It Online Let PowerNotes introduce you to reading for life the interactive way online OAC H9 371 Go Reading for Life 371 Informational Text Focus by Carol Jago What Documents Will You Read for Life Have you ever tried to read an instruction manual and found yourself utterly confused Sometimes texts that are meant to provide us with important information can be difficult to understand Good readers know not to panic They slow down the pace of their reading iden tify and look up critical vocabulary and prepare to re read passages several times Here are some of the functional documents you may encounter in your everyday life A consumer is someone who buys or uses some thing You your parents and your classmates are all consumers Most of the things you buy come with consumer documents Take a backpack for example An advertisement may have convinced you to try a particular backpack or you may have read the features on a tag attached to it and have now decided to purc
50. ning Post Rockwell s work is known for its humorous tone and focus LOS ANGELES March 3 AP A Norman Rockwell painting stolen from a gallery in Clayton Mo more than three decades ago was found in Steven Spielberg s art collection the EB I said Friday Mr Spielberg bought the painting Russian Schoolroom in 1989 from a legitimate dealer and did not know it was stolen until his staff spot ted its image last week on a Federal Bureau of Investigation Web site listing stolen works of art the bureau said in a statement After Mr Spielberg s staff brought it to the attention of the authorities experts inspected the painting at one of Mr Spielberg s offices and confirmed its authenticity on Friday Early F B I estimates put the paintings value at 700 000 officials said Mr Spielberg is cooperating and will retain possession of the painting until its disposition can be determined the bureau said The painting an oil on canvas shows chil dren in a classroom with a bust of Lenin Mary 1 Steven Spieberg American movie director and producer 2 Lenin Vladimir Ilich Lenin 1870 1924 founder of the former Soviet Union of which Russia was a part on American families and small town life The American public had always embraced Rockwell s work but some art critics were dismissive of his efforts Despite the critics President Gerald Ford awarded Rockwell the Presidential Medal of Freedom Ellen Shortl
51. nsequences of arriving late to D reluctant It is critical to copy the Web address of a Web page into your list of sources so that readers can find the Web page themselves A essential school A benefits B punishments C results D aspects B time consuming 8 The advertisement does not specify the product s ingredients C unwise D not important A clearly state B mention C emphasize D criticize Standards Review 415 Read On VVEB SITE National Safety Council The goal of the National Safety Council is to educate and influence people to prevent accidental injury and death Its Web site contains hundreds of tips on how to make home driving and work safer From 22 Safety Items No Home Should Be Without to defensive driving for teens to the unsafe decibel level of pig squeals it s hard to find a safety category not covered Because more than 100 000 deaths occur from accidents each year in the United States www nsc org is a Web site that everyone should visit WEB SITE Bens Guide This is Ben as in Benjamin Franklin founder inventor and diplomat His Web site is devoted to giving you infor mation about state and federal government Here you can learn how to write members of Congress from your state and discover state mottoes songs birds and flowers You can investigate important historical documents such as the Federalist Papers and the U S Constitution You can a
52. on of print materials You are not of course responsible for changes made in a site between the time you make your notation and the time your reader goes there to find the work You are responsible for giving your reader as much information as you have In particular it is crucial that you reproduce the URL uni form resource locator the sites Internet address exactly so that a reader may access the site General Format for an Online Source Author s Last Name Author s First Name if known Title of Work Title of Web Site or Database Date of electronic publication Name of Sponsoring Institution Date information was accessed lt URL gt O Note If an electronic address or URL must be broken at the end of a line break the address immediately after one of the slash marks Do not add a hyphen or any other mark of punctuation to indicate a division of an address O ERY EZ Taking Notes Why might copying this general format onto a notecard be helpful Vocabulary expansive ehk SPAN sihv adj covering many things spread out broad expedient ehk SPEE dee uhnt adj helpful in the pursuit of a goal or desire advantageous 388 Unit 2 Chapter 5 The box below shows the types of information you will need to include in an online citation It includes examples from consumer public and vvorkplace documents you might find on the Internet Some of the sites are made up some are real The examples follow the Mo
53. or part with out charge to you For replacement you must deliver the entire prod uct to the place of purchase Consumer Documents Warranties contain certain ele ments such as eligibility restric tions time limits parts warranties and disclaimers Two features of this specific warranty are that only the original purchaser or gift recipient is eligible for the warranty and that the company will replace defective parts without charge for ninety days after purchase Limited One 1 Year Warranty of Parts WYSIWYGame Arts further warrants the parts of this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one 1 year after the date of original retail purchase During this period WYSIWYGame Arts will replace a defective part without charge to you except that if a defective part is replaced after ninety 90 days from the date of original purchase you pay labor charges involved in the replacement You must also deliver the entire product to an authorized WYSIWYGame Arts service station You pay all trans portation and insurance charges for the product to and from the Reading Focus service station Ask Questions One question you might ask here is How can make sure that this company receives my registration card Owner s Manual and Warranty Registration Read the owner s manual thoroughly before operating this prod uct WYSIWYGame Arts does not warrant any defect caused by improper installatio
54. ose do they serve 9 EERTE Scanning Ifyou were scanning through the headers to find out how to edit your image what steps would you read carefully 384 Unit 2 Chapter 5 USER S MANUAL Follovving Technical Directions Standards Revievv Informational Text and Vocabulary 1 After you have placed your image in the scan ner and opened up PhotoEdit what is the first thing you need to do in order to scan the image A Input a resolution of 72 dpi B Change the image s size C Choose Save As from the File menu D Choose Import from the File menu 2 You might want to scan your image at a larger size than the original because A itis easier to see the image B it allows for more editing options C it will appear smaller on the Internet D you can t save the image if it s too small 3 For Web use your image should be set to a resolution of A 200 dpi B 800 dpi C 7 2 dpi D 72 dpi 4 When you scan a document into a computer you A copy it B read it C skim it D delete it Applying Your Skills a Reading Standard 2 6 Demonstrate use F lt eW of sophisticated learning tools by following technical directions e g those found with graphic calculators and specialized software programs and in access guides to World Wide Web sites on the Internet 5 Another word for options is A opportunities B advantages C orders D choices 6 When talking about computers or publications
55. rself for college TOOTH AND MATI VVEB SITE i Consumer Reports Consumer Reportsisa monthly magazine that revievvs thousands of prod ucts and rates them from excellent to poor The annual issue that rates cars from best to worst is a major event The magazine will even give you advice on how to negotiate for the best deal when buying a new or used car The magazine and Web site http www consumerreports org also review appliances such as refrigerators vacuum cleaners computers and electronics such as cell phones and TVs Learn It Online Explore other topics and find tips for choosing reading and studying works at MARC H9 417 Go Read On 417
56. rying to get to the stadium to sing at the big benefit concert to aid farmworkers En route though you are stopped by different characters Terry Techno and Coyote Cowboy for example who demand that you play them their songs before they let you pass With a quick check of the playlist you dial up a song on your boombox If you play the right song you gain points and move on toward the stadium If not you lose points and have to stay until you find the right song Can you make it to the stadium on time If you do you receive a standing ovation accompanied by a fireworks display Would you recommend this game lt S74 Sy no Post My Opinion Game Facts Version 1 0 Ages 10 16 Date added April 6 2009 File size 5 5 MB Approximate download time 13 min at 56 kbps Downloads 8 Opinions 5 80 YES 20 NO Licensee Shareware Ee Download Now O ERY Zao Adjusting Reading Rate The game description will help you decide if you want to play this game What reading rate would you use to read the description Vocabulary enroute ahn ROOT adv along the way Analyzing Workplace Documents 397 The CSR Vis Fole To Iiep G co a m 9 e S Wari tiv Slug Heiress Hae SAREN Find Hay Wha Phra Pakiruys http www WYSIWYGameArts com w Ea Go This is a legal agreement between you the end user and VVYSIVVYGame Arts the proprietor By using the WYSIWYGame Arts software hereafter call
57. shing characteristics 6 A ceremonial robe is used for a A baseball game B business meeting C special occasion D costume party 7 What is an antonym for the word legitimate A judge B illegal C lawful D lawyer Writing Skills Focus Timed Writing Review your completed 5W How questions chart Then consider what questions were not answered on the Web page or in the article If you were to do your own investiga tion of the stolen Rockwell painting what other questions might you ask Cite examples from the texts in your response What Yo Thin OW How did sharing information help lead to the recovery of stolen art Applying Your Skills 411 STANDARDS REVIEVV Informational Skills Review Documents for Life Directions Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow Questions 6 18 are general questions about functional documents Employee Manual Using the Office Defibrillator Basic Information Defibrillators are devices that treat irregular heart rhythms with electrical shock The first successful use of a modern defibrillator was in 1947 when Dr Claude Beck used an electri cal shock device he designed to revive a dying heart patient in an operating room Since then defibrillators have been improved on and produce everyday miracles A defibrillator consists of a generator leads and electrodes The generator provides power and houses the controls It is a small computer that runs on a batt
58. sumer Action This very useful govern ment VVeb site contains information on such topics as locating your local Better Business Bureau understanding credit and protecting your iden tity from theft It tells you how to stop junk mail and how to write a complaint letter complete with sample You can even order a free copy of the Consumer Action Handbook to have this information available for easy reference Visit http www consumeraction gov WEB SITE United States Government Web Portal At http www usa gov you ll find a wealth of great infor mation Included are links to Web sites under such headings as Science and Technology or Travel and Recreation and many other interesting top ics For example under the heading Reference and General Government you can access sites dealing with libraries such as lists of all the books in the Library of Congress data and statistics including the federal budget which shows where our tax dollars go and government news such as where to find the cheapest gasoline FICTION Tooth and Nail Like mystery novels Need to begin studying for the Student Aptitude Test SAT You can do both at the same time by reading Tooth and Nail by Charles Harrington Elster and Joseph Elliot This book is a lively mystery novel that contains more than 1 200 highlighted SAT vocabulary words Not only will you enjoy a great story but you ll also prepare you
59. t 398 Unit 2 Chapter 5 u g internet VVORKPLACE DOCUMENTS Applying Your Skills ss Reading Standard 2 1 Analyze the struc EXEL ture and format of functional workplace documents including the graphics and headers and explain how authors use the features to achieve Business Letter E mail Message Web Site Contract Standards Review Informational Text and Vocabulary 1 On the WYSIWYGame Arts Web site the name of the computer game is displayed A inalong paragraph B next to the company logo C under the Download Now icon D next to the Read User Opinions icon 2 Arepeated graphic icon on the Web site draws the reader s attention to A the download icon B the search icon C the company logo D the game s name 3 The Web site uses a list to A describe the game B identify internal links C provide game facts D bothaandb 4 The Web site uses all of the following elements of structure and format except A bold and colored print B graphics and headers C step by step sequence D text placed in sections 5 When you differentiate ideas you A show how they are the same B point out their differences C disagree with their theses D come up with additional ones A diligent student is A hardworking B duty bound C direct D respectful Something discovered en route is found A under a tree B ona highway C
60. tep 5 Download ee ee Decompression Software b Click on Extract Click on this step for zip arc arj gZ c Select the destination folder and and z files Files that end in exe or click on Extract again The file will sea do not need decompression appear in that folder software B Read with a Purpose Which set of directions the instruction manual or the technical directions was clearer Was either error free Explain O ECARE Z Asking Questions What questions might you ask here O LEG ele ate Evaluating Logic Are steps 4 and 5 logical Why or why not Vocabulary decompression dee kuhm PREHSH uhn n used as adj here having the abil ity to expand a compressed file 404 Unit 2 Chapter 5 FUNCTIONAL DOCUMENTS Reading Standard 2 7 Critique the logic i Wi EXEL of functional documents by examining the sequence of information and procedures in Applying Your Skills a which step is out of sequence A step 1 B step 2 C step 3 D step 5 Where should the step that is out of sequence be placed A after step 1 B after step 2 C after step 3 D after step 4 The most logical order for giving instructions in any functional document is A alphabetical order B order of importance C step by step order D spatial order Step 2 will probably leave an inexperienced computer user most uncertain about which question A I m supposed to double click on what B What do have to do to m
61. to ask questions of any text you are reading but especially when evaluating the logic of informational text Here are some of the types of questions you might ask Does this information agree with what already know about the topic e What seems to be missing in this text e Is all the information in the correct sequence Into Action Use a chart like the one below to keep track of your ques tions and answers Document My Questions JI t Are these steps in the right ore order My Answers Instruction manual ee E Technical directions si Writing Skills Focus Preparing for Timed Writing You will soon be reading some technical directions In your Reader Writer Notebook note what is logical or illogical about the document Which steps do you find confusing How could they be made more coherent CA Reader Writer 7 Notebook Use your RWN to complete the activities for these selections vr Reading Standard 2 7 Critique the logic of AR functional documents by examining the sequence of rr and procedures in anticipation of possible reader misunderstandings Vocabulary What Is Wrong with This Document critical KRIHT uh kuhl adj essential important Directions are hard to fol low if a critical step is left out flawlessly FLAW lihs lee adv with out error perfectly She followed each step of the directions flawlessly
62. w York and Tokyo An extremely rare experimental Springfield Trapdoor rifle to the Armory Museum in Springfield Massachusetts It had been stolen from the Armory Museum in the 1970s e Native American ceremonial material and eagle feathers belonging to the Taos Pueblo The items included a war bonnet and a Butterfly Bustle With the assistance of the Bureau of Indian Affairs the items were returned to the Taos Pueblo e Four rare books stolen from Transylvania University in Lexington Kentucky Among the items recovered were rare pencil sketches by John James Audubon and a first edition of Charles Darwin s On the Origin of the Species e Eight cylinder seals taken from archaeological sites in Iraq 3 consigned kuhn SYND sent or delivered as goods to be sold 4 ICE acronym for U S Immigration and Customs Enforcement GET Generating Research Questions If you wanted to narrow your topic and focus on this particular art crime what questions could you ask to help generate research questions GJERE Generating Research Questions Does this article answer all the 5W How questions Explain gj int met FBI Art Crime Team 409 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE Collection Is Found to Contain Stolen Rockwell Art o from The New York Times March 4 2007 Build Background Norman Rockwell 1894 1978 was a famous American painter who for forty seven years illustrated covers for the magazine The Saturday Eve
63. ws who is to receive and read a particular document Contracts usually have short numbered sections with boldface headers that make it easier to specify organize and reference information User guides and technical directions often include graphics such as charts diagrams and illustrations to aid comprehension Web sites have many different structures and formats and often include attention grabbing graphics features including icons and colorful type Reading Skills Focus Adjusting Reading Rate When you read workplace documents you will probably find yourself adjusting your reading rate You may quickly skim the address on a business letter and slow down to pay attention to its content You will glance quickly through a user guide until you find the information you want When you find it you will slow your reading to learn what you need to know You should always read contracts and other legal documents very slowly and carefully Into Action As you read the documents in this section take notes on your reading rate Here is an example Business letter read heading and closing quickly slowed down to gt pay after attention to body of letter nee agreement a a eg ee s Same description Writing Skills Focus Preparing for Timed Writing When you read the page from the WYSIWYGame Arts Web site write in your Reader Writer Notebook whether you find the structure and format of the site effective Ap

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