Read to succeed: Unit Standard 2977
Teacher Martin Henry
| YEAR
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NCEA LEVEL
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SUGGESTED DURATION
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| 11-13
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1
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Self Paced/Variable
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| Achievement Standard Being Assessed
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Achievement Criteria
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| Unit Standard 2977 version 2: Read texts for practical purposes.
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- The purpose of the text is identified in terms of subject.
- Main points and/or main text sections are summarised in terms of content.
- Specific information is located in the text to meet the practical purpose.
- Abbreviations and/or technical words used are interpreted according to the purpose of the text.
- Any prior knowledge of the subject is identified in terms of linking the information in the text.
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Overview
Students credited with this unit standard area able to read written and printed text to meet a practical purpose. The key definitions for the purposes of this unit are:
| Read:
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To extract meaning.
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| Text:
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Common, transactional texts without complex language and structures. This could include: training handouts, forms, directions, signs, notices, messages, notes, labels, classified advertisements, advertisements, minutes, promotional material, incident reports, business letters, job descriptions, and newspapers telephone directories and dictionaries
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| Purpose (of the text):
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The purpose for which the text was created/intended.
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| Purpose (of reading)
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What the reader wishes to achieve by consulting the text. In this module the purpose of the reading will be; 'to find out' (something).
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Description
This module is divided into five parts, each relating to a different performance criterion. Each part describes the skill group it covers and provides examples of how the skills are applied to texts. Students are then asked to apply the skills themselves in a number of exercises.
Once competence is demonstrated, the teacher will invite the student to move on to the next part and study another skill group.
When all the skills have been covered, one by one, students are given the opportunity to apply them as a group. This final exercise mirrors that of the assessment and should indicate any areas of weakness. At this point students can be directed back to the relevant part(s) to review the skill(s) causing concern.
Introduction
This unit covers a number of basic reading skills essential to understanding text. These are skills that experienced and 'first language' readers will often take for granted, but new or second language readers will need to be introduced to them.
The purposes of the reading and the information sought are all 'real world' examples using a wide range of common, familiar texts - these should interest and challenge all students.
Students are encouraged to work independently, checking back with the teacher at regular intervals. Be generous with your praise and encouragement and watchful for areas of weakness where additional tuition may be required.
Teaching and learning activities
Select and adapt these learning activities to best meet the needs of your students, and to fit the time available:
Learning task 1
Learning task 2
Learning task 3
Learning task 4
Learning task 5
Assessment
Invite the student to complete the
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