Access and use information from texts
COURSE PURPOSE Learners at this level are able to read or view, understand and respond to texts on a range of topics. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN Learners credited with this unit standard are adept at using a range of reading and …
Overview
COURSE PURPOSE
Learners at this level are able to read or view, understand and respond to texts on a range of topics.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Learners credited with this unit standard are adept at using a range of reading and viewing strategies to derive meaning from various texts. They can identify the main ideas across different text types and effectively read or view and respond to texts for a variety of purposes. Additionally, learners are skilled in identifying and discussing how language structures and features can influence a reader or audience, allowing them to understand and analyse the impact of language on communication.
Curriculum
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 19 Lessons
- 1 Day
- Unit 1: Use a range of reading and/or viewing strategies to make meaning of texts7
- 1.0Reading and/or viewing strategies employed in searching for meaning in texts are flexible and appropriate to the particular text and nature of the search
- 1.1Questions used are appropriate to the context, the type of information required, and/or attempts to clarify meaning
- 1.2Information from texts researched is recorded logically and coherently according to the purpose of the task or learning activity
- 1.3Instructions and directions are read/viewed and interpreted and subsequent explanations are consistent with the intention of the text
- 1.4The structural features of texts are identified and their use in accessing meaning is explored
- 1.5Reference materials are used to clarify meanings of words/signs, concepts, language structures, and conventions
- 1.6The research process is focused, logical, and effective
- Unit 2: Identify the main ideas in different text types4
- 2.0The main ideas are identified and distinguished from supporting information
- 2.1The author’s purpose is identified and the identification is justified by reference to the text
- 2.2Information and/or ideas from the text are presented in a form appropriate to a learning task or activity
- 2.3Socio-cultural issues in texts are identified and explained concerning relevant passages or extracts from the text
- Unit 3: Read/view and respond to texts for a variety of purposes6
- 3.0Different text types are categorised in terms of their intended target audience
- 3.1The purpose of the text is identified and the identification is justified by reference to the text 3.
- 3.2Different points of view in texts are identified and observations are justified by reference to the text
- 3.3Own ideas and/or arguments are supported with a range of reasons and facts relevant to the topic of discussion
- 3.4The relevance of texts is evaluated and justified in terms of meaning to self and others in peer, community or workgroup
- 3.5Implicit and explicit messages in texts are identified and explained with reference to the purpose of the text
- Unit 4: Identify and discuss how language structures and features may influence a reader/audience2
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Course Features
- Lectures 19
- Quiz 0
- Duration 1 day
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes