Interpret Document A2.1 Interpret very simple documents to locate specific details

Competency A: Find and Use Information Task Group A2: Interpret documentsLevel: 1At this level, learners: Interpret very simple documents to locate specific detailsPerformance DescriptorsThe learner:Scans to locate specific detailsInterprets brief text and common symbolsLocates specific details in simple documents, such as labels and signsIdentifies how lists are organized (e.g. sequential, chronological, alphabetical)Requires support to identify sources and to evaluate and integrate information Task DescriptorsScope of task is limitedInvolves one documentContains brief text, symbols, or bothUses a very simple formatContains common, familiar vocabularyHas a familiar contextAddresses concrete, day-to-day topicsHas a highly explicit purposeDocuments at this level may contain up to one paragraph of text Examples:SignsLabelsListsCouponsSimple forms ESKARGO:Embedded Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes Reference Guide for Ontario – A2.1