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1. FUNCTIONAL WORKPLACE DOCUMENTS Applying Your Skills Informational Skills Analyze workplace documents Vocabulary Skills Demonstrate knowledge of literal meanings of words and their usage Business Letter E mail Message Web Site Contract Practicing the Standards 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 the structural element of a list to A describe the game B repeat the company name C provide game facts D identify internal links 4 The Web site uses all of the following elements of structure and format except A bold and colored print B graphics and bullets 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 6 A diligent student is A hardworking B duty bound C direct D respectful 7 Something discovered en route is found A under a tree B ona highway C faraway D along the way Constructed Response Choose three structural form2. g 3 Da _ Consumer and Workplace Documents Carol Jago Carol Jago wrote an education column for the Los Angeles Times and is the author of nine books for teachers 1178 Unit6 Carol Jago on Consumer and Workplace Documents 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 friend s 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 didn t 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 pairs of shorts is a small thing but writing that letter
3. You often follow directions when you cook play music or sports exercise or dance When the instructions are for assembling or using a mechani cal or electronic device or for performing a scientific activity they 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 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 category Try to use examples from real life Examples Diga Consumer documents Public documents Workplace documents Technical directions Learn It Online Do pictures help you learn Try the PowerNotes version of this lesson on MR L9 1183 Go Informational Text Focus 1183 Analyzing Visuals How Is information for the Public Communicated in Art A well crafted poster for an art exhibit is a thing of beauty It gives you information on who what when and where but it is also designed to lu
4. 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 expansive B useful C ancient D faraway Writing Focus E Constructed Response Why do you think formatting guidelines for Internet sources have been developed What purpose do they serve What Yo Thin OW What information is required when citing Internet sources Applying Your Skills 1203 INFORMATIONAL TEXT FOCUS Analyzing Functional Workplace Documents CONTENTS BUSINESS LETTER Letter to the Editor page 1206 E MAIL MESSAGE E mail Memo page 1207 WEB SITE Game Information page 1208 CONTRACT Shareware Agreement page 1210 What D uickTalk How does the look of a am O With a partner discuss informational material whose appear document affect your ance made you want to read it Discuss instances when the Think ability to use it appearance of a document distracted or confused you 1204 Unit 6 Collection 10 FUNCTIONAL WORKPLACE DOCUMENTS Preparing to Read Business Letter E mail Message Web Site Contract Informational Text Focus Analyzing Functional Workp
5. Web site to be easy and clear for readers to follow Below are the instructions provided by the technical support crew at WYSIWYGame Arts Critique the logic and clarity of their instructions The Show Must bo Un 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 Download decompression software STEP 1 Click on Download Now O a The download window will appear b Click on OK for the download to begin c Your browser will automatically download the file to the folder you have specified STEP 2 Decompress Your Download on a PC NOTE This game has been compressed for faster file downloading PC files will download in zip format a Double click on the game icon with the zip extension Your decompression software will automatically load b Click on Extract c Select the destination folder and click on Extract again The file will appear in that folder STEP 3 Install the Game Software on the Hard Drive of Your PC a Click on Install on the button bar or click on Next as prompted b Follow the prompts STEP 4 Clean up Your Desktop Directory Delete the compressed file ending in zip and empty the trash or recycle bin Once the game software has been installed you will no longer need this file STEP 5 ee Download Decompression Soft
6. this sentence differentiate means A distinguish B discover C display D designate school A Merits or benefits B Punishments C Effects results D Aspects product s ingredients A Clearly state B List C Emphasize D Criticize Preparing for Standardized Tests 1221 Read On WEB SITE National Safety Council To educate and influence people to prevent acciden tal injury and death is the goal of the National Safety Council 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 85 115 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 Ben s Guide This is Ben as in Benjamin Franklin Founder inven tor and kite flyer His Web site is devoted to giving you numerous facts and figures 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 docu ments such as the Federalist Papers and the U S Constitution Learn how laws are made and what career opportunities there are in the government The site even includes games and activities For all
7. 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 There s more to words than just definitions Get the whole story on OMAR L9 1199 Go Preparing to Read 1199 Read with a Purpose Read this style manual to find out how we use and refer to information found on the Internet Chapter 11 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 citation of print materials You are not of course responsible for changes made in a site between the time you make you
8. but you need to slow down when reading product information or an employee manual You will first want to read techni cal directions quickly to get a general idea about what is included Then read them carefully a second time as you follow the steps Legal documents 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 grasp new informa tion to get answers and to critique a text Here are some of the many questions you might ask when reading functional documents e Does this product have the features want e 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 I responsible for in this contract e Are these directions presented logically Your Turn Read Functional Documents Read this train timetable and answer the questions that follow Georgeville Allendale 9 35 A M Track 5 Local 10 45 A M Track 5 Sunday only 10 00 am 11 15 A M Track 1 Express Fares Adults 12 00 one way 20 00 round trip Children 4 00 oneway 6 00 round trip Seniors 8 00o
9. distinct change in performance Do not attempt to service this product yourself Opening or removing the outside covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards All service must be done by qualified ser vice personnel Reading Focus Adjusting Reading Rate You probably read through the product information rather quickly If you are seriously considering buying a video computer game you should slow down and pay careful atten tion to the features listed in the product information This way you will be sure to buy a product that has what you need Taking Notes You might want to take note of features you care most about and compare them with the product information on other game packages Informational Text Focus Consumer Documents This page from an instruction manual lists safety information Specific instructions include the need to ventilate the console and to keep it stable and dry Informational Text Focus Consumer Documents Instruction manuals often include important warnings Be sure to read and heed them carefully Reading Model 1189 Reading Model Informational Text Focus Consumer Documents Warranties all share certain ele ments such as eligibility time limits parts warranties and disclaimers Two specific features of this warranty are that only the original purchaser or gift recipient is eligible for the warranty and that the company will replace defect
10. meaning to act of pressing together And adding de changes the mean manual the right order ing to undo the act of pressing together Technical What other word in the Vocabulary list has a familiar word inside it How do the affixes change the meaning of that familiar word Writing Focus Preparing for Constructed Response Learn It Online You will soon be reading some technical directions In your Reader There s more to words than just definitions Get the Writer Notebook note what is logical or illogical about the document SSL go hrw com 19 1213 Go directions ee eee eee Preparing to Read 1213 MAGAZINE ARTICLE by Juan T Presso Read these selections to evaluate the logic of informational documents hen you are downloading a software game putting together your young cousins new swing set or following the prompts on the 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 consid ered 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 written they are easy to follow When they are not well written they can cause seri
11. of information might be specified in a warranty CCIT Informational Skills Read and under stand consumer documents analyze workplace documents understand functional documents read and understand technical directions Reading Skills Skim and scan a text adjust reading rate use logical notes to clarify understanding of text ask questions Think as a Reader Writer In Collection 10 you will read functional documents like those you will encounter in life The Writing Focus activities on the Preparing to Read pages help you recognize how each document presents information On the Practicing the Standards pages you will check your understanding of these documents Academic Vocabulary for Collection 10 Talking and Writing About Functional Documents Academic Vocabulary is the language you use to write and talk about functional documents Use these words to discuss the documents you read in this collection The words are underlined throughout the collection consequences KAHN suh kwehns ehz n pl 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 coherent koh HIHR uhnt adj clear connected logically under standable t is usually easy to understand a coherent document specify SPEHS uh fy n state in deta
12. 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 note cards like the one below Description of Source Essay Author s Dr Luther Agons Title Greek Military Tactics URL http www ancientworlds com articles Agons1 Writing Focus Preparing for Constructed Response As you look at example citations pay attention to the formatting especially the order in which the information appears CLOTTED Informational Skills Cite Internet sources inWorks Cited Reading Skills Use logical notes to clarify understanding of texts Reader Writer Notebook Use your RWN to complete the activities for this selection Vocabulary expansive ehk SPAN sihv adj covering 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 very helpful in the pursuit of a goal or desire advantageous Because the Internet is so easy to access going online to find infor mation is expedient Language Coach Related Words Once you know one form of a word you can more easily understand related words 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
13. theaters all produce public documents Public documents come in many forms Here are some that may be familiar to you e Newspaper items e Fliers or posters e Legal records e Product recalls e Emergency evacuation guidelines e Travel advisories e Congressional proceedings CLOTTED Informational Skills Read and under stand consumer documents read and understand public docu ments analyze workplace documents understand functional documents read and understand technical directions Technical Directions Workplace Documents 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 The graphic organizer below shows the documents you may encounter when you apply for a job Looking for work business letter application 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
14. to the wireless system in order to think Duh Plug it in turn it on But wouldn t it have been nice if the We ve all been there The instructions omit instructions had told you that 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 it s safe to plug the computer back in especially after you ve been instructed to unplug it Such a failure in logic creates confusion and creating confusion is not what a functional document should do a Installing Your Wireless Access 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 Shut down your computer Unplug the cable modem from your computer Turn the wireless system on B Restart your computer au Fb WN Check to see that the wireless system has taken you back to your home page 7 Plug the cable modem you unplugged from your computer into the wireless system O ERY 2 yates Asking Questions What question might you ask here Vocabulary flawlessly FLAW lihs lee adv without error perfectly Functional Documents 1215 TECHNICAL DIRECTIONS Build Background G Designer wants the instructions on how to download software from the WYSIWYGame Arts
15. uses some thing You your parents and your classmates are all consumers Most of the things you buy even a backpack come with consumer documents An advertisement for example 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 purchase the item The more com plicated the product is the more complex the docu ments that come with it Here are some consumer documents you may find with a video computer game e 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 work as guaranteed and what you have to do to get it repaired or replaced e Contracts give information on the legal use of the product 1182 Unit 6 Collection 10 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
16. 4 In PhotoEdit under the File menu choose Import then select your scanner s name under the list of options This will open up a scanning dialogue box within PhotoEdit A preview of your picture will also appear Do not remove original image from the scanner 5 With the cursor select the area of the image you want scanned 6 Set the size and resolution of the image In general scan your image at a larger size than the original such as 200 to provide more options for editing later on For Web use it is best to set the resolution to 72 dpi dots per inch Toye Set e ew Open Recent Close Close All Save Save As Save for Web Place Anti alias Pict Export P PDF Image File Info P Pict Resource Print P Renee O Eines ele Zt Technical Directions Why is this statement boldface 7 Click on SCAN Your image will now open as an untitled document in PhotoEdit ready to be edited MY SCANNER Document Source Flatbed 4 Image Type Color Photo 4 Resolution 72 DPI Source vw inches Target W L Scale Settings PREVIEW Vocabulary options AHP shuhnz n choices Technical Directions 1195 Editing 8 You may now perform any number of edits to ready your image for Web use You can crop adjust the color retouch and sharpen the image in PhotoEdit 9 In order to
17. AQ Page Resource Code Game Software Developers May Use When Programming for Our Products ShellGame Inc 7 June 2001 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 2001 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 2001 O ESEG Cy ele ancien Internet Sources What differences do you find in the first three examples of Internet citations Citing Internet Sources 1201 Using Notecards Ready to try a few 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 Works Cited list Follow these formatting steps e At the top of the page center the title Works Cited e Alphabetize your sources by the author s 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 more sources are by the same author use the authors full name in the first entry only For the other entries ty
18. Meaning Words The Vocabulary words above are defined in ways that relate to computers but they all have other mean ings as well Challenge yourself to find at least one more meaning for each Vocabulary word Use a dictionary if you need help Learn It Online There s more to words than just definitions Get the whole story on OMA 19 1193 Go Preparing to Read 1193 Read with a Purpose Read the following technical directions to become familiar with the format of instructions Adding Graphics to Your Web Site The following technical directions show how to Setting Up scan edit and save an image for your Web site using a made up photo editing program called 1 Make sure the scanner is turned on PhotoEdit The directions assume you have a 2 Place your image in the scanner The image scanner and it is set up properly to work with your should lie face down on the glass aligned computer Reading through these instructions will according to the page size indicators on the make you familiar with the process of following scanner technical directions so that when you choose your own picture editing program you ll have no trouble getting the results you want O 3 Open up the PhotoEdit program Monitor error ae fo oe ee e e Lan E Xv O REECE LTS Skimming What does a quick read of the title and first paragraph tell you about the topic of this document 1194 Unit 6 Collection 10 Scanning
19. aders Writing Focus Constructed Response Write instructions explaining how to perform a task that involves a machine or tool You may for example choose to write directions for retrieving phone messages sending an instant message on a cell phone or using a compass Make sure that your steps are clear and easy to follow What O How can understanding technical Thin directions help you communicate OVP withothers Applying Your Skills 1197 INFORMATIONAL TEXT FOCUS Citing Internet Sources See QuickTalk fy Sty Think of past essays reports and biographies that you ve writ How has the Internet O u h dth ten Were any of your sources from the Internet When you change t Way we searched for information on the Internet where did you go to ink communicate find it Share your sources with the class 1198 Unit 6 Collection 10 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 sub ject 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 Because online information is updated often in some cases daily citing Internet sources requires more information than cita tions of print materials Reading Focus Taking Notes A good way to keep track of the
20. atting or graphic features of the WYSIWYGame Arts Web site and describe how each contributes to the designer s pur pose in creating the site What Yo Thin Now How did the appearance the structure and format of these documents affect your ability to use or understand them Applying Your Skills 1211 INFORMATIONAL TEXT FOCUS Evaluating the Logic of Functional Documents CONTENTS MAGAZINE ARTICLE What Is Wrong with This Document page 1214 TECHNICAL DIRECTIONS WYSIWYGame Arts The Show Must Go On page 1216 What Do QuickTalk eae With a group of classmates brainstorm examples of rules a Why Is It Important to be or situations that made no sense or were confusing or even Think log ical in your writing contradictory Compare your reactions to those situations 1212 Unit 6 Collection 10 Informational Skills Understand func tional documents Reading Skills Question the text FUNCTIONAL DOCUMENTS Preparing to Read Reader Writer Notebook Use your RWN to complete the activities What Is Wrong with This Document WYSIWYGame Arts The Show Must Go On for these selections Informational Text Focus Vocabulary Evaluating the Logic of Functional Documents Functional What Is Wrong with This documents have to make sense When they are clear and logical Document nop people get things Gone By contrast documents una are critical KRIHT uh kuhl adj essential illo
21. aude 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 battery and generates a pulse The electrodes are used to deliver a correcting electrical shock through the skin to the patient s heart The device can assess a patient s 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 1218 Unit 6 Collection 10 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 Electro
22. des 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 patient s 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 1 The purpose of this document is to A explain business practices B provide technical directions C describe office equipment D detail 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 the 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 wo
23. e Arts service station You pay all trans portation and insurance charges for the product to and from the service station 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 installation 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 SKILLS IN ACTION Into Action Features of Consumer Documents In a chart like the one below describe the types of information presented in the three consumer documents you have just read Type of Information j Document Presented ee Product information Safety information Warra nty Talk About 1 With a partner talk about the ease or dif ficulty of understanding these consumer documents How well was the information 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 followTions Definitions appear at the right 2 What is the function of workplace docu ments 3 Why is it important that technical directions be coherent 4 What might be the consequences of poorly written directions 5 What type
24. e a medium setting for these options Click OK Your image is now ready to be uploaded onto your Web site Read with a Purpose What organiza tional pattern did the writer of these directions follow 1196 Unit 6 Collection 10 TECHNICAL DIRECTIONS Applying Your Skills Following Technical Directions Informational Skills Follow technical directions Vocabulary Skills Demonstrate knowledge of literal meanings of words Practicing the Standards 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 It is wise 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 For Web use you should set the resolution to A 200 dpi B 800 dpi C 7 2 dpi D 72 dpi When you scan a document into a computer you A copy it B read it C skim it D delete it 5 Another word for options is A opportunities B advantages C orders D choices When you talk about computers or publications images can also be called A ideas B articles C graphics D he
25. ent between you the end user and WYSIWYGame Arts the proprietor By using the WYSIWYGame Arts software hereafter called the SOFTWARE you indicate your acceptance of these terms F LI E WYSIWYGame Arts grants you the right to use the SOFTWARE ona serene computer The SOFTWARE is considered in use on a computer when it is loaded into RAM or installed in permanent memory PRIETARY RIGHTS The SOFTWARE is owned exclusively by TT Arts This license does not transfer any ownership rights of the SOFTWARE to you You may not translate reverse program decompile disassemble or otherwise reverse engineer the SOFTWARE WARRANTY This SOFTWARE is licensed to you as is and without any aren of any kind expressed or implied including but not limited to warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose INS OF LIABILITY In no event shall WYSIWYGame Arts liability related to any of Ta SOFTWARE exceed the license fees if any actually paid by you for the SOFTWARE WYSIWYGame Arts shall not be liable for any damage whatsoever arising out of or related to the use or inability to use the SOFTWARE including but not limited to direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages O OEE MEIE 2E Workplace Documents In a step by step sequence the steps have to be followed in order In a point by point sequence the points can be taken in any order Which sequence is followed in this contract
26. formation in a document 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 as highlighted 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 Scanning gives you a focused view Skimming gives you a broad view 1186 Unit 6 Collection 10 CLOT TATED Reading Skills Skim and scan a text adjust reading rate use logical notes to clarify understanding of texts ask questions 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
27. get an overview of the document You glance at titles heads and subheads and read the first line or two of each paragraph to get a general idea of what information is pro vided Scanning helps you locate information in the document You search for boldface or italic terms graphics and other important details for specific pieces of information _ E se an a a Skimming ental Into Action As you read the directions that follow skim to get the general idea and scan to find specific information a 2 s Pe _ Writing Focus Preparing for Constructed Response When you read the following technical directions jot down any steps that confuse you in your Reader Writer Notebook j e gt general idea d T T Scanning r i specific details CIT Informational Skills Follow technical directions Reading Skills Skim and scan Reader Writer Notebook Use your RWN to complete the activities for this selection Vocabulary scan skan v copy text or graphics from paper into a computer file You can scan any picture on paper 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 OP shuhnz n choices Computer menus offer you many options for creating documents Language Coach Multiple
28. gically sequenced or are missing steps are useless In writing or important Directions are hard to follow ifa evaluating functional documents remember that logical sequencing critical piece of information is left out requires that flawlessly FLAW lihs lee adv without error perfectly She flawlessly followed the e the steps appear in the correct order directions for installing the software e all the steps be there WYSIWYGame Arts Re ading Focus decompression dee kuhm PREHSH uhn n used as adj here having the ability Asking Questions It is a good idea to ask questions of any text to expand a compressed file You can use you are reading but especially when evaluating the logic of informa decompression software to restore your tional text Here are some of the types of questions you might ask compressed files and play your game e Does this information agree with what already know about the topic e What seems to be missing in this text Language Coach Affixes Do you recognize a familiar word in the middle of decompression The word press is surrounded by affixes two prefixes and a suffix Adding com changes the word s e Is all the information in the correct sequence Into Action Usea chart like the one below to keep track of your questions and their answers Document My Questions My Answers meaning to press together Adding sion j ee eee ee ee c i E E l Avene teps in changes the
29. 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 das a y one Think of a situation where you might want to write a letter of Iter complaint What would you say Writers on Writing 1179 INFORMATIONAL TEXT FOCUS Consumer Workplace and Public Documents Ninety percent of leadership is the ability to communicate something people want Dianne Feinstein What Do What does it take to succeed Think in the world Learn It Online Can you read pictures Let PowerNotes show you how at go hrw com L9 1181 Go Reading for Life 1181 Informational Text Focus Documents for Life by Carol Jago 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
30. il Product information on clothing labels may specify the size material and laundry instruc tions Your Turn ip Copy the Academic Vocabulary words lt 7 into your Reader Writer Notebook Write sentences in which you use each of the four words correctly Wrap Up 1191 INFORMATIONAL TEXT FOCUS Following Technical Directions What Do ETS QuickWrite Why is it so important to i O u d dth hi If you were building a home on a desert island what direc a understand the Way t Ings tions or instruction manuals would you find useful Write Think work down your ideas 1192 Unit 6 Collection 10 TECHNICAL DIRECTIONS Preparing to Read Following Technical Directions Informational Text Focus Following Technical Directions Instructions for using comput ers as well as other scientific mechanical and electronic products and activities are called technical directions You follow technical directions when you read instructions on how to do an experiment in a chemistry lab fix a flat tire on your bicycle program the remote con trol for your television operate your new microwave oven or install software on your computer Technical directions may seem compli cated at first but if you pay attention and follow each step carefully you can accomplish the task Reading Focus Skimming and Scanning These skills can help you when you first encounter an informational document e Skimming helps you
31. ive parts without charge for a period of ninety days after purchase Reading Focus Asking Questions One question you may ask here is How do make sure that this company receives the registration card 1190 Unit 6 Collection 10 WARRANT wYGAME Limited Warranty 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 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 or part with out charge to you For replacement you must deliver the entire prod uct to the place of 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 WYSIWYGam
32. lace Documents Some work place documents follow a specific structure and format For instance in writing a business letter or memorandum you should use a specific style for the heading Contracts usually have short numbered sections with boldface headers User guides and technical directions often include graphics such as charts diagrams and illustrations Web sites have many different structures and formats and often include attention grabbing graphics features such as icons and colorful type Reading 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 down 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 jot down notes about your reading rate Here is an example Business letter read heading and closing quickly slowed down to pay attention to body of letter Shareware agreement a rg ee E Game description Writing Focus Preparing for Constructed Response When you view the page from the WYSIWYGame Arts Web site write in your Reader Writer Notebook whether you find the structure and format of the
33. lick on what B What do have to do to make the decompres sion software load C How do select a destination folder and what is it D Why exactly did I think wanted this comput er game anyway 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 E Constructed Response 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 misunderstandings could occur How could misunderstandings be prevented Write your sug gestions for changes What O What have these documents shown n you about the importance of logic Now inour everyday lives Applying Your Skills 1217 PREPARING FOR STANDARDIZED TESTS Informational Skills Review Documents for Life Directions Read the following selection Then read and respond to 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 Cl
34. neway 12 00 round trip 1 Would you skim or scan to find the train that departs at 10 00 Explain 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 Try the PowerNotes version of this lesson on MA L9 1187 Go Reading Focus 1187 SKILLS IN ACTION DOCUMENTS Reading Model Read with a Purpose Read to learn what consumer documents are all about Consumer Documents From the Manufacturer to You icture before you an unopened box In it is the latest and great est computer game console In your hurry to get it out of the box you let a sheaf of papers slide to the floor There they lie in danger 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 Reading Focus Elements and Features of Consumer Documents Here are some types of consumer documents and the elements Skimming Skimming through the 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 Prit anche a es OUCOME MITEL e instruction manual information on how to use the product documents toe e warranty details of c
35. ng to your users Here are a few suggestions e I would try to improve your graphics You want graphics that will grab gamers and players and get them interested in your game and that 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 7 Best of luck Donna Pulsipher N 555 555 0177 TAGE S EME 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 Functional Workplace Documents 1207 Tie Cat Wiew Favorites Toole Iisi o QO co hikkaa http www WYSIWYGameArts com eee T CE a z misant O Pees ele aE Workplace Documents What does this graphic feature add to the WYSIWYGame Arts Web site 1208 Unit 6 Collection 10 Game Description You Candy Rapper are trying to get to the stadium t
36. o sing at the big benefit concert to aid the 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 in time If you do you perform to a standing ovation accompanied by a fireworks display Would you recommend this game Leg Sw GS wo 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 Es Download Now Read with a Purpose What did you learn about posting a game to a Web site O EEC ELTA 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 gal nemet Functional Workplace Documents 1209 Tile Cae View Favorites Tools o OQO c Back Forward Step Refresh Hone femth Forties Hmioy bilge Print Aikkess http www WYSIWYGameArts com wW A o lirip A D E 1210 Unit 6 Collection 10 This is a legal agreem
37. ompany and owner responsibilities if the product does not work 1188 Unit 6 Collection 10 Consumer documents itemize or detail the unique features of each product Here are some samples Product Information 28 MB GB es S WYSIWYGAME ARTS Safety Information Please follow these safeguards regarding the installation and use of your game console 1 When installing your game console be certain that the unit receives proper ventilation Vents in the console covering are provided for this purpose Never block or cover these vents with any objects such as fabric books or magazines 2 Do not install your game console in a bookcase or entertainment rack where it cannot receive proper ventilation 3 Do not place the game console in direct sunlight or near a heat source such as a radia tor or hot air duct 4 Do not set the game console on a soft surface such as a bed sofa or rug since doing so may result in damage to the appliance 5 Unplug 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 instructions e The game console has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f The game console exhibits a
38. omputer game and better understand their I have recently created a new Web site to promote it Because you know so different uses 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 ap peal 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 the above address or at gdesigner wysiwygames com Again thank you so much for your help I am very much looking forward to your insight O Sincerely G Designer O ERY EZ 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 1206 Unit 6 Collection 10 From Donna Pulsipher To G Designer Cc Aaron Kravitz Subject Web site review B Hello G Designer It was my pleasure to look at your Web site I think that overall it is easy to use and will be appeali
39. otnote because it lists A the internet sources consulted B all the sources consulted 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 at all 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 Acoupon for a haircut B A police brochure about avoiding theft C A government memo about flu shots D Atrain schedule for the summer 1220 Unit 6 Collection 10 15 A set of technical directions is badly flawed if it A omits a step B puts a step in the wrong order C does either of the above D does none of the above 16 The purpose of a workplace document is to A eliminate some jobs B increase paperwork C make a task easier D decrease unemployment 17 An employee manual will tell 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 Constructed Response 18 Think about a product you ve used recently and write a business letter to the manufac turer that states and explains your praises or complaints Be sure to include all six parts of the b
40. ous 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 Missing a Step Let s say for example that you are installing memory chips in a laptop computer that has been O eE MEE a Evaluating Logic What happens when documents are poorly written critical KRIHT uh kuhl adj essential important 1214 Unit 6 Collection 10 designed to let you do this The first step tells A Step Out of Order you in big block letters to unplug the computer _Let s take a look at a page from an instruction and remove the battery You follow each of the manual to see what happens when a step is not next twenty steps flawlessly The illustrations in the correct sequence actually match what you see and you are con Did you notice that step 7 is clearly out of fident that you have done everything correctly order If you were trying to follow these direc The last step tells you to turn the computer on tions youd have to decide whether it should You take a deep breath press the On switch go after step 3 4 or 5 Logic will tell you that and nothing No lights no whirring no it should go after step 3 since you will need a little chucka chucka chucka sounds Finally you connection
41. ow 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 2001 WYSIWYGame Arts 27 July 2001 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 Today s Game Consoles Digital 25 June 2001 7 Aug 2001 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 2000 Columbia UP 15 July 2001 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 2000 netLibrary 3 Aug 2001 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 1999 2 Aug 2001 lt www loc gov copyright forms formva pdf gt Information from a Company s F
42. pe 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 it is 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 htm Source Type Workplace document What it is Company software instruction manual Author s V Phat Titles User s 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 0 accessed the info on 7 3 07 URL http www wysiwygame com manuals compiler2 2 html Source Type Public document What it is 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 company that WYSIWYGame Arts was considering switching to for its chips Boy was the boss surprised when I showed him
43. r 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 would you want to copy this general format onto a notecard Vocabulary expansive ehk SPAN sihv adj covering many things spread out broad expedient ehk SPEE dee uhnt adj very helpful in the pursuit of a goal or desire advantageous 1200 Unit 6 Collection 10 The box below shows the types of information you will need to include in an online citation It includes examples of citations for consumer public and workplace docu ments you might find on the Internet Some of the sites are made up some are real The examples follow the Modern Language Association MLA style When you prepare a list of sources which style you foll
44. re you to the exhibit to see the art firsthand Museum staff graphic artists and sponsors the organizations that fund the exhibit all have a say in what is included on the poster A graphic artist will then weave text and images together to create an appealing poster Analyzing a Poster Use these guidelines to help you analyze a poster 1 Study the text its size style and color What text commands your attention 2 Look at the images presented What idea do the images convey 3 Analyze the use of color What impact does the color create 4 Think about the relationship between the text and images What is the focus of the poster Study the detail of the poster below Use it to help you answer the questions on the next page MUSEUMorMODERN ART 1184 Unit 6 Collection 10 CLOTTED Reading Skills Analyze public documents Which element of the poster catches your eye the most Why OF THE UNITED STATES 2 Why do you think the poster designer chose to use the two different sizes of type in the title of the exhibition 3 What effect does the use of color both in the image and in the type create 4 Why do you think the poster designer chose to use a smaller type size to convey information about the museum s location San2 rile MUSEUMorMODERN ART Indian Art of the United States by Pistchal c 1941 poster Your Turn Write About the Poster If you saw this pos
45. resize the image you must decide how big you want it to appear on the Web page First make sure you are viewing the image at 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 10 Once you have entered the desired values hit OK You will now see the resized image C Image Size Pixel Dimensions Width pixels Height pixels V Constrain proportions CANCEL O EERTE Scanning Ifyou were scanning through the headers to find out how to edit your image what steps would you read carefully PhotoEdit Open Recent Close Close All Save Save for Web 38S Saving 11 12 13 14 When you are satisfied with the way your image looks go to the File menu and select Save As When you name your file be sure not to exceed 31 characters including the file extension Choose JPEG under file format a JPEG is a 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 choos
46. site effective Informational Skills Analyze workplace documents Reading Skills Adjust your reading rate Reader Writer Notebook Use your RWN to complete the activities for these selections Vocabulary diligent DIHL uh juhnt adj hard working A diligent student puts in a 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 adventures en route to your destination Language Coach Oral Fluency Sometimes the letter combi nation di has a long sound such as in diary and diet In two words in the Vocabulary list however that letter combination has a short isound Sort these words that begin with d into their proper categories in the chart below digress digest distinct dissent dissect diction dimension disperse dispose Long i Sound Short i Sound a one Learn It Online There s more to words than just definitions Get the whole story on OMA 19 1205 Go Preparing to Read 1205 BUSINESS LETTER March 10 2009 Ms Donna Pulsipher Senior Editor GearTroll Magazine 5100 South Nixom Lane i Grand Rapids MI 49503 Read with a p Pur pose Dear Ms Pulsipher Read the following documents to help you For the past several months I have been designing a c
47. ter on the street would it catch your eye Why or why not What changes would you make if you were in charge of designing this poster Analyzing Visuals 1185 Reading Focus What Skills Help You Read Functional Documents by Kylene Beers Since so many of the things you will want to do in life such as make purchases find a job or create and market a new product require functional documents you need to know how to read them Some you will want to read quickly to find the information you are seek ing Others you will want to read slowly and carefully Below are some skills that will help Taking Notes Skimming and Scanning These two skills with similar sounding names can help you preview a document to find the informa tion you need without wasting time Functional documents often contain important information that you want to remember so it is a good idea to make note of it There are many differ ent ways of taking notes You might keep notes Skimming helps you get an overview of the docu ment 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 docu ment you want to read more carefully ina notebook like your Reader Writer Notebook 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 Scanning helps you find particular in
48. that 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 O PE EE ai Internet Sources What differences do you find in the first three examples of Internet citations What function does each type of source serve 1202 Unit 6 Collection 10 STYLE MANUAL Applying Your Skills Citing Internet Sources Informational Skills Cite Internet sources in Works Cited Vocabulary Skills Demonstrate knowledge of literal meanings of words Practicing the Standards 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 neither of the above D both of the above 2 On a 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 3 The most crucial information to reproduce accu rately in an Internet citation is the A URL B date you accessed the site C title of the site D author of the site 4 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
49. this and more go to http bensguide gpo gov 1222 Unit 6 Collection 10 NONFICTION Words Fail Me If you think books on writing and grammar are boring think again In Words Fail Me Patricia T O Connor takes a comedic approach to writing O Connor covers all the basic rules of writing while still managing to make her reader 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
50. uld you do A Take notes in the margins B Scan the document for directions C Ask question to critique the text D Slowly read the defibrillator s history CLOTTED Informational Skills Read and under stand consumer documents 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 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 For most product warranties to be effective the 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 Which of these consumer documents would most likely tell you how many phone numbers you can store in a cell phone s memory A A warranty B Product information C Safety information D A contract Preparing for Standardized Tests 1219 10 11 12 13 PREPARING FOR STANDARDIZED TESTS Informational Skills Review connue A shareware agreement is a type of A software program B contract C warranty D Web browser A Works Cited list is different from a fo
51. usiness letter format PREPARING FOR STANDARDIZED TESTS CLOTTED Vocabulary Skills Use context clues in Vocabulary Skills Review use academic vocabulary appropriately Context Clues Directions For questions 1 6 use the context clues in the sentences to help you identify the meaning of the italicized Vocabulary words For questions 7 8 choose the correct definition for each italicized Academic Vocabulary word 1 It is easier to scan color photos with this new 5 1 ama diligent student and plan to go to hardware In this sentence to scan is to A copy into a computer file B edit ina computer program C paste into a different file D delete from a computer 2 When you choose your character in the game you have several options In this sen tence options are A games B places C choices D openings 3 The Internet is an expansive source of good information In this sentence expansive means A unreliable B complicated C broad D reluctant 4 To find the latest information it is more expedient to look online In this sentence expedient means A useful B extreme C up to date D reliable Using attractive graphics will differentiate Academic Vocabulary 7 What are the consequences of arriving late to 8 The advertisement does not specify the college In this sentence diligent means A graduating B straight A C hardworking D intelligent your computer game from all the others In
52. ware Click here for zip arc arj gz and z files Files that end in exe or sea do not need compression software Read with a Purpose Whichsetof directions the instruction manual within the magazine article or the technical directions was clearer Was either set of directions error free Explain O ERY EZ Asking Questions What questions might you ask here O LTE ele ait Evaluating Logic Are steps 4and 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 1216 Unit 6 Collection 10 FUNCTIONAL DOCUMENTS Applying Your Skills Informational Skills Evaluate the logic of functional documents Vocabulary Skills Demonstrate knowledge of literal word meanings and their usage What Is Wrong with This Document WYSIWYGame Arts Practicing the Standards Informational Text and Vocabulary 1 Inthe WYSIWYGame Arts technical directions which step is out of sequence A Step 1 B Step 2 C Step 3 D Step 5 2 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 3 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 4 Step 2 will probably leave an inexperienced computer user most uncertain about which question A l m supposed to double c
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