Objective We will be able to identify various functional documents as well as follow technical directions to use a sophisticated learning tool.

ObjectiveWe will be able to identify

various functional documents as well as follow technical directions to use a sophisticated learning tool.

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Functional documents are a part of our everyday lives and we ultimately need them to function.

Expository DocumentsExpository Documents1.Workplace documents

2.Consumer documents

3.Public documents

4.Technical documents

5.Functional documents

Expository Expository Documents: Documents:

Workplace DocumentsWorkplace Documents

Workplace Documents

Definition: Documents used in offices, work sites, etc. that communicate information and provide information to employees.

Types: job application, employee manual, health insurance guide, interoffice memorandum, instructions for operating equipment, contract

Expository Expository Documents: Documents: Consumer Consumer

DocumentsDocuments

Consumer Documents

Definition: Texts that provides information about products and services to users

Types: A document that shows you product information, instruction manuals, nutritional facts, warranties, and contracts

Public Documents

Documents that inform the public. Created by governmental, religious, or news-gathering organizations.

Examples: Schedule of events, government regulations, safety information.

Technical Documents

Documents used to explain or establish procedures for using technology.

Examples: installation instructions, how-to-instructions

Expository Expository Documents: Documents: Functional Functional

DocumentsDocuments

Functional Documents

Definition: Any documents prepared for a specific function such as consumer, public, workplace, and technical documents. Provides information, teaches you how to do something

Types: Instruction manuals, how to books, cookbooks, product information, information book lets, procedure memos, guides for permits

Expository Unit One: Expository Unit One: Focus StandardsFocus Standards

Reading Comprehension (Focus on Informational Materials)

2.1 Structural Features of Informational Materials: 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.

2.7 Expository Critique: Critique the logic of functional documents by examining the sequence of information and procedures in anticipation of possible reader misunderstandings.

Expository Unit One Expository Unit One AA: : FocusFocus

Functional Workplace Documents

1. Job application

2. Resume

3. Work/professional email

4. Interoffice memorandum (memo)

5. Work/professional letter

Do!R.C 2.1

a) Analyze – structure and format (ex. graphics and headers)

b) Explain – how author’s use the features to achieve their purpose

R.C 2.6

a) Critique – the logic of functional documents

b) Examine – sequence of information and procedure

c) Pinpoint – possible reader misunderstandings

Order

Closure

What did you learn today?

What are the various types of functional documents?

Why are functional documents important?

Workplace Document: Workplace Document:

Employment ApplicationEmployment ApplicationFeatures of AnalysisFeatures of Analysis

2. Structural (form)

I. Box

II. Lines

III.Headers

3. Graphics (visual)

I. Picture

II. Chart

III.Diagram

1. Format (way something is set up)

I. Bold word/letters

II. Capitalized words/letters

III.Underlined words/letters

IV.Italics

V. Font I. SizeII. Font colorIII. Font type

Purpose: Obtain a position