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| Sample
Tasks |
Examples |
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Convey messages |
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Choose, copy or write
information on |
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A phone conversation
dialogue to prepare for an absence from school or work, stating teacher’s
name, classroom number and reason for absence |
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Greeting cards: A one or
two word message on an appropriate card expressing thanks, congratulations,
condolences, or get well wishes and sign name |
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A simplified or
teacher-made memo: |
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Complete a cloze
explaining date and reason for absence from school or work |
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Record information |
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Copy information
from |
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A directory – 3
– 4 items |
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Yellow pages – 3
– 4 items |
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Work schedules |
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Copy a week’s work
schedule for one worker |
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Garage sale
announcement |
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Copy short
announcement |
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An appointment card |
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Copy doctor’s name,
patient’s name, date, time, address and phone number |
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Look at pictures of
people or rooms. Read sentences about the picture. Copy each sentence under the
picture it describes. |
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Present information |
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Fill out |
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A simplified application
and registration form for summer school, doctor’s office |
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Simplified bank
forms-such as cheques, withdrawals, deposit slips |
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Sequence a group of
pictures of a daily routine. Then, find the sentence (cut up or written on
board) that matches with the activity and copy the sentence beside the correct
picture. |
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Describe home in 2 to 3
sentences. Include a floor plan or diagram. |
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Express written ideas and feelings |
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Write a menu for a class
party making a list of what needs to be bought. Take into account
learner’s food preferences. |
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Write to newcomers
telling them what they need for winter in this climate. |
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