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Grade Level:Pre-Kindergarten
PK-03 Benchmark
A. Use text features and structures to organize content, draw conclusions and build text knowledge.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BA.LPK.I01
01. Use pictures and illustrations to aid comprehension.

PK-03 Benchmark
C. Identify the central ideas and supporting details of informational text.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BC.LPK.I02
02. Retell information from informational text.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BC.LPK.I03
03. Tell the topic of a selection that has been read aloud (e.g., What is the book about?)

PK-03 Benchmark
D. Use visual aids as sources to gain additional information from text.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BD.LPK.I04
04. Gain text information from pictures, photos, simple charts and labels.

PK-03 Benchmark
E. Evaluate two- and three-step directions for proper sequencing and completeness.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BE.LPK.I05
05. Follow simple directions.

Grade Level:Kindergarten
PK-03 Benchmark
A. Use text features and structures to organize content, draw conclusions and build text knowledge.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BA.LKG.I01
01. Use pictures and illustrations to aid comprehension.

PK-03 Benchmark
C. Identify the central ideas and supporting details of informational text.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BC.LKG.I02
02. Identify and discuss the sequence of events in informational text.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BC.LKG.I03
03. Tell the main idea of a selection that has been read aloud.

PK-03 Benchmark
D. Use visual aids as sources to gain additional information from text.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BD.LKG.I04
04. Identify and discuss simple maps, charts and graphs.

PK-03 Benchmark
E. Evaluate two- and three-step directions for proper sequencing and completeness.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BE.LKG.I05
05. Follow simple directions.

Grade Level:Grade One
PK-03 Benchmark
A. Use text features and structures to organize content, draw conclusions and build text knowledge.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BA.L01.I01
01. Use title page, photographs, captions and illustrations (text features) to develop comprehension of informational texts.

PK-03 Benchmark
C. Identify the central ideas and supporting details of informational text.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BC.L01.I02
02. Identify the sequence of events in informational text.

PK-03 Benchmark
B. Ask clarifying questions concerning essential elements of informational text.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BB.L01.I03
03. Ask questions concerning essential elements of informational text (e.g., why, who, where, what, when and how).

PK-03 Benchmark
C. Identify the central ideas and supporting details of informational text.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BC.L01.I04
04. Identify central ideas and supporting details of informational text with teacher assistance.

PK-03 Benchmark
D. Use visual aids as sources to gain additional information from text.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BD.L01.I05
05. Identify and discuss simple diagrams, charts, graphs and maps as characteristics of nonfiction.

PK-03 Benchmark
E. Evaluate two- and three-step directions for proper sequencing and completeness.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BE.L01.I06
06. Follow multiple-step directions.

Grade Level:Grade Two
PK-03 Benchmark
A. Use text features and structures to organize content, draw conclusions and build text knowledge.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BA.L02.I01
01. Use the table of contents, glossary, captions and illustrations to identify information and to comprehend text.

PK-03 Benchmark
C. Identify the central ideas and supporting details of informational text.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BC.L02.I02
02. Arrange events from informational text in sequential order.

PK-03 Benchmark
B. Ask clarifying questions concerning essential elements of informational text.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BB.L02.I03
03. List questions about essential elements from informational text (e.g., why, who, where, what, when and how) and identify answers.

PK-03 Benchmark
C. Identify the central ideas and supporting details of informational text.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BC.L02.I04
04. Classify ideas from informational texts as main ideas or supporting details.

PK-03 Benchmark
D. Use visual aids as sources to gain additional information from text.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BD.L02.I05
05. Identify information in diagrams, charts, graphs and maps.

PK-03 Benchmark
E. Evaluate two- and three-step directions for proper sequencing and completeness.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BE.L02.I06
06. Analyze a set of directions for proper sequencing.

Grade Level:Grade Three
PK-03 Benchmark
A. Use text features and structures to organize content, draw conclusions and build text knowledge.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BA.L03.I01
01. Use the table of contents, chapter headings, glossary, index, captions and illustrations to locate information and comprehend texts.

PK-03 Benchmark
B. Ask clarifying questions concerning essential elements of informational text.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BB.L03.I02
02. List questions about essential elements (e.g., why, who, where, what, when and how) from informational text and identify answers.

PK-03 Benchmark
C. Identify the central ideas and supporting details of informational text.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BC.L03.I03
03. Identify and list the important central ideas and supporting details of informational text.

PK-03 Benchmark
D. Use visual aids as sources to gain additional information from text.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BD.L03.I04
04. Draw conclusions from information in maps, charts, graphs and diagrams.

PK-03 Benchmark
E. Evaluate two- and three-step directions for proper sequencing and completeness.
Y2003.CER.S04.GPK-03.BE.L03.I05
05. Analyze a set of directions for proper sequencing, clarity and completeness.

Grade Level:Grade Four
04 -07 Benchmark
A. Use text features and graphics to organize, analyze and draw inferences from content and to gain additional information.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BA.L04.I01
01. Make inferences about informational text from the title page, table of contents and chapter headings.

04 -07 Benchmark
F. Determine the extent to which a summary accurately reflects the main idea, critical details and underlying meaning of original text.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BF.L04.I02
02. Summarize main ideas in informational text, using supporting details as appropriate.

04 -07 Benchmark
C. Explain how main ideas connect to each other in a variety of sources.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BC.L04.I03
03. Locate important details about a topic, using different sources of information, including books, magazines, newspapers and online resources.

04 -07 Benchmark
B. Recognize the difference between cause and effect and fact and opinion to analyze text.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BB.L04.I04
04. Identify examples of cause and effect used in informational text.

04 -07 Benchmark
A. Use text features and graphics to organize, analyze and draw inferences from content and to gain additional information.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BA.L04.I05
05. Draw conclusions from information in maps, charts, graphs and diagrams.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BA.L04.I06
06. Clarify steps in a set of instructions or procedures for completeness.

04 -07 Benchmark
B. Recognize the difference between cause and effect and fact and opinion to analyze text.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BB.L04.I07
07. Distinguish fact from opinion.

Grade Level:Grade Five
04 -07 Benchmark
A. Use text features and graphics to organize, analyze and draw inferences from content and to gain additional information.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BA.L05.I01
01. Use text features, such as chapter titles, headings and subheadings; parts of books, including the index and table of contents and online tools (search engines) to locate information.

04 -07 Benchmark
B. Recognize the difference between cause and effect and fact and opinion to analyze text.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BB.L05.I02
02. Identify, distinguish between and explain examples of cause and effect in informational text.

04 -07 Benchmark
C. Explain how main ideas connect to each other in a variety of sources.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BC.L05.I03
03. Compare important details about a topic, using different sources of information, including books, magazines, newspapers and online resources.

04 -07 Benchmark
F. Determine the extent to which a summary accurately reflects the main idea, critical details and underlying meaning of original text.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BF.L05.I04
04. Summarize the main ideas and supporting details.

04 -07 Benchmark
A. Use text features and graphics to organize, analyze and draw inferences from content and to gain additional information.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BA.L05.I05
05. Analyze information found in maps, charts, tables, graphs and diagrams.

04 -07 Benchmark
E. Explain the treatment, scope and organization of ideas from different texts to draw conclusions about a topic.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BE.L05.I06
06. Clarify steps in a set of instructions or procedures for proper sequencing and completeness and revise if necessary

04 -07 Benchmark
B. Recognize the difference between cause and effect and fact and opinion to analyze text.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BB.L05.I07
07. Analyze the difference between fact and opinion.

04 -07 Benchmark
D. Identify arguments and persuasive techniques used in informational text.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BD.L05.I08
08. Distinguish relevant from irrelevant information in a text and identify possible points of confusion for the reader.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BD.L05.I09
09. Identify and understand an author's purpose for writing, including to explain, to entertain or to inform.

Grade Level:Grade Six
04 -07 Benchmark
A. Use text features and graphics to organize, analyze and draw inferences from content and to gain additional information.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BA.L06.I01
01. Use text features such as chapter titles, headings and subheadings; parts of books, including index, appendix, table of contents and online tools (search engines) to locate information.

04 -07 Benchmark
B. Recognize the difference between cause and effect and fact and opinion to analyze text.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BB.L06.I02
02. Analyze examples of cause and effect and fact and opinion.

04 -07 Benchmark
C. Explain how main ideas connect to each other in a variety of sources.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BC.L06.I03
03. Compare and contrast important details about a topic, using different sources of information including books, magazines, newspapers and online resources.

04 -07 Benchmark
F. Determine the extent to which a summary accurately reflects the main idea, critical details and underlying meaning of original text.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BF.L06.I04
04. Compare original text to a summary to determine the extent to which the summary adequately reflects the main ideas and critical details of the original text.

04 -07 Benchmark
A. Use text features and graphics to organize, analyze and draw inferences from content and to gain additional information.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BA.L06.I05
05. Analyze information found in maps, charts, tables, graphs diagrams and cutaways.

04 -07 Benchmark
D. Identify arguments and persuasive techniques used in informational text.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BD.L06.I06
06. Identify an author's argument or viewpoint and assess the adequacy and accuracy of details used.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BD.L06.I07
07. Identify and understand an author's purpose for writing, including to explain, entertain, persuade or inform.

04 -07 Benchmark
E. Explain the treatment, scope and organization of ideas from different texts to draw conclusions about a topic.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BE.L06.I08
08. Summarize information from informational text, identifying the treatment, scope and organization of ideas.

Grade Level:Grade Seven
04 -07 Benchmark
A. Use text features and graphics to organize, analyze and draw inferences from content and to gain additional information.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BA.L07.I01
01. Use text features, such as chapter titles, headings and subheadings; parts of books, including index, appendix, table of contents and online tools (search engines) to locate information.

04 -07 Benchmark
B. Recognize the difference between cause and effect and fact and opinion to analyze text.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BB.L07.I02
02. Analyze examples of cause and effect and fact and opinion.

04 -07 Benchmark
C. Explain how main ideas connect to each other in a variety of sources.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BC.L07.I03
03. Compare and contrast different sources of information, including books, magazines, newspapers and online resources, to draw conclusions about a topic.

04 -07 Benchmark
F. Determine the extent to which a summary accurately reflects the main idea, critical details and underlying meaning of original text.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BF.L07.I04
04. Compare original text to a summary to determine the extent to which the summary adequately reflects the main ideas, critical details and underlying meaning of the original text.

04 -07 Benchmark
A. Use text features and graphics to organize, analyze and draw inferences from content and to gain additional information.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BA.L07.I05
05. Analyze information found in maps, charts, tables, graphs, diagrams, cutaways and overlays

04 -07 Benchmark
D. Identify arguments and persuasive techniques used in informational text.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BD.L07.I06
06. Assess the adequacy, accuracy and appropriateness of an author's details, identifying persuasive techniques and examples of bias and stereotyping.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BD.L07.I07
07. Identify an author's purpose for writing and explain an author' argument, perspective or viewpoint in text.

04 -07 Benchmark
E. Explain the treatment, scope and organization of ideas from different texts to draw conclusions about a topic.
Y2003.CER.S04.G04-07.BE.L07.I08
08. Compare the treatment, scope and organization of ideas from different texts on the same topic.

Grade Level:Grade Eight
08-10 Benchmark
A. Evaluate how features and characteristics make information accessible and usable and how structures help authors achieve their purposes.
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BA.L08.I01
01. Compare and contrast text features, including format and headers of various informational texts in terms of their structure and purpose.
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BA.L08.I02
02. Identify and use the organizational structure of a text, such as chronological, compare-contrast, cause-effect, problem-solution, and evaluate its effectiveness.

08-10 Benchmark
E. Utilize multiple sources pertaining to a singular topic to critique the various ways authors develop their ideas (e.g., treatment, scope and organization).
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BE.L08.I03
03. Compare and contrast the treatment, scope and organization of ideas from different sources on the same topic.

08-10 Benchmark
C. Analyze whether graphics supplement textual information and promote the author's purpose.
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BC.L08.I04
04. Analyze information found in maps, charts, tables, graphs, diagrams, cutaways and overlays.

08-10 Benchmark
B. Identify examples of rhetorical devices and valid and invalid inferences, and explain how authors use these devices to achieve their purposes and reach their intended audiences.
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BB.L08.I05
05. Assess the adequacy, accuracy and appropriateness of an author's details, identifying persuasive techniques (e.g., bandwagon, testimonial and emotional word repetition) and examples of bias and stereotyping.

08-10 Benchmark
D. Explain and analyze how an author appeals to an audience and develops an argument or viewpoint in text.
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BD.L08.I06
06. Identify the author's purpose and intended audience for the text.
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BD.L08.I07
07. Analyze an author's argument, perspective or viewpoint and explain the development of key points.

08-10 Benchmark
B. Identify examples of rhetorical devices and valid and invalid inferences, and explain how authors use these devices to achieve their purposes and reach their intended audiences.
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BB.L08.I08
08. Recognize how writers cite facts, draw inferences and present opinions in informational text.

08-10 Benchmark
A. Evaluate how features and characteristics make information accessible and usable and how structures help authors achieve their purposes.
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BA.L08.I09
09. Distinguish the characteristics of consumer materials (e.g., warranties, product information, instructional materials), functional or workplace documents (e.g., job-related materials, memoranda, instructions) and public documents (e.g., speeches or newspaper editorials).

Grade Level:Grade Nine
08-10 Benchmark
A. Evaluate how features and characteristics make information accessible and usable and how structures help authors achieve their purposes.
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BA.L09.I01
01. Identify and understand organizational patterns (e.g., cause-effect, problem-solution) and techniques, including repetition of ideas, syntax and word choice, that authors use to accomplish their purpose and reach their intended audience.

08-10 Benchmark
E. Utilize multiple sources pertaining to a singular topic to critique the various ways authors develop their ideas (e.g., treatment, scope and organization).
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BE.L09.I02
02. Critique the treatment, scope and organization of ideas from multiple sources on the same topic.

08-10 Benchmark
C. Analyze whether graphics supplement textual information and promote the author's purpose.
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BC.L09.I03
03. Analyze information found in maps, charts, tables, graphs, diagrams, cutaways and overlays.

08-10 Benchmark
B. Identify examples of rhetorical devices and valid and invalid inferences, and explain how authors use these devices to achieve their purposes and reach their intended audiences.
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BB.L09.I04
04. Assess the adequacy, accuracy and appropriateness of an author's details, identifying persuasive techniques (e.g., bandwagon, testimonial, transfer, glittering generalities, emotional word repetition, bait and switch) and examples of propaganda, bias and stereotyping.

08-10 Benchmark
D. Explain and analyze how an author appeals to an audience and develops an argument or viewpoint in text.
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BD.L09.I05
05. Analyze an author's implicit and explicit argument, perspective or viewpoint in text.
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BD.L09.I06
06. Analyze the author's development of key points to support argument or point of view.

08-10 Benchmark
A. Evaluate how features and characteristics make information accessible and usable and how structures help authors achieve their purposes.
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BA.L09.I07
07. Compare and contrast the effectiveness of the features (e.g., format, sequence, headers) used in various consumer documents (e.g., warranties, product information, instructional materials), functional or workplace documents (e.g., job-related materials, memoranda, instructions) and public documents (e.g., speeches or newspaper editorials).

08-10 Benchmark
B. Identify examples of rhetorical devices and valid and invalid inferences, and explain how authors use these devices to achieve their purposes and reach their intended audiences.
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BB.L09.I08
08. Identify the features of rhetorical devices used in common types of public documents, including newspaper editorials and speeches.

Grade Level:Grade Ten
08-10 Benchmark
A. Evaluate how features and characteristics make information accessible and usable and how structures help authors achieve their purposes.
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BA.L10.I01
01. Identify and understand organizational patterns (e.g., cause-effect, problem-solution) and techniques, including repetition of ideas, syntax and word choice, that authors use to accomplish their purpose and reach their intended audience.

08-10 Benchmark
E. Utilize multiple sources pertaining to a singular topic to critique the various ways authors develop their ideas (e.g., treatment, scope and organization).
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BE.L10.I02
02. Critique the treatment, scope and organization of ideas from multiple sources on the same topic.

08-10 Benchmark
C. Analyze whether graphics supplement textual information and promote the author's purpose.
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BC.L10.I03
03. Evaluate the effectiveness of information found in maps, charts, tables, graphs, diagrams, cutaways and overlays.

08-10 Benchmark
B. Identify examples of rhetorical devices and valid and invalid inferences, and explain how authors use these devices to achieve their purposes and reach their intended audiences.
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BB.L10.I04
04. Assess the adequacy, accuracy and appropriateness of an author's details, identifying persuasive techniques (e.g., transfer, glittering generalities, bait and switch) a nd examples of propaganda, bias and stereotyping.

08-10 Benchmark
D. Explain and analyze how an author appeals to an audience and develops an argument or viewpoint in text.
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BD.L10.I05
05. Analyze an author's implicit and explicit argument, perspective or viewpoint in text.
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BD.L10.I06
06. Identify appeals to authority, reason and emotion.

08-10 Benchmark
A. Evaluate how features and characteristics make information accessible and usable and how structures help authors achieve their purposes.
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BA.L10.I07
07. Analyze the effectiveness of the features (e.g., format, graphics, sequence, headers) used in various consumer documents (e.g., warranties, product information, instructional materials), functional or workplace documents (e.g., job-related materials, memoranda, instructions) and public documents (e.g., speeches or newspaper editorials).

08-10 Benchmark
B. Identify examples of rhetorical devices and valid and invalid inferences, and explain how authors use these devices to achieve their purposes and reach their intended audiences.
Y2003.CER.S04.G08-10.BB.L10.I08
08. Describe the features of rhetorical devices used in common types of public documents, including newspaper editorials and speeches.

Grade Level:Grade Eleven
11-12 Benchmark
B. Identify and analyze examples of rhetorical devices and valid and invalid inferences.
Y2003.CER.S04.G11-12.BB.L11.I01
01. Analyze the rhetorical devices used in public documents, including newspaper editorials and speeches.

11-12 Benchmark
C. Critique the effectiveness and validity of arguments in text and whether they achieve the author's purpose.
Y2003.CER.S04.G11-12.BC.L11.I02
02. Analyze and critique organizational patterns and techniques including repetition of ideas, appeals to authority, reason and emotion, syntax and word choice that authors use to accomplish their purpose and reach their intended audience.

11-12 Benchmark
D. Synthesize the content from several sources on a single issue or written by a single author, clarifying ideas and connecting them to other sources and related topics.
Y2003.CER.S04.G11-12.BD.L11.I03
03. Analyze the content from several sources on a single issue, clarifying ideas and connecting them to other sources and related topics.

11-12 Benchmark
B. Identify and analyze examples of rhetorical devices and valid and invalid inferences.
Y2003.CER.S04.G11-12.BB.L11.I04
04. Distinguish between valid and invalid inferences and provide evidence to support the findings, noting instances of unsupported inferences, fallacious reasoning, propaganda techniques, bias and stereotyping.

11-12 Benchmark
E. Analyze an author's implicit and explicit philosophical assumptions and beliefs about a subject.
Y2003.CER.S04.G11-12.BE.L11.I05
05. Examine an author's implicit and explicit philosophical assumptions and beliefs about a subject.

11-12 Benchmark
C. Critique the effectiveness and validity of arguments in text and whether they achieve the author's purpose.
Y2003.CER.S04.G11-12.BC.L11.I06
06. Evaluate the effectiveness and validity of arguments in public documents and their appeal to various audiences.

11-12 Benchmark
A. Analyze the features and structures of documents and critique them for their effectiveness.
Y2003.CER.S04.G11-12.BA.L11.I07
07. Analyze the structure and features of functional and workplace documents, including format, sequence and headers, and how authors use these features to achieve their purposes and to make information accessible and usable.
Y2003.CER.S04.G11-12.BA.L11.I08
08. Critique functional and workplace documents (e.g., instructions, technical manuals, travel schedules and business memoranda) for sequencing of information and procedures, anticipation of possible reader misunderstandings and visual appeal.

Grade Level:Grade Twelve
11-12 Benchmark
B. Identify and analyze examples of rhetorical devices and valid and invalid inferences.
Y2003.CER.S04.G11-12.BB.L12.I01
01. Analyze the rhetorical devices used in public documents, including state or school policy statements, newspaper editorials and speeches.

11-12 Benchmark
C. Critique the effectiveness and validity of arguments in text and whether they achieve the author's purpose.
Y2003.CER.S04.G11-12.BC.L12.I02
02. Analyze and critique organizational patterns and techniques including repetition of ideas, appeals to authority, reason and emotion, syntax and word choice that authors use to accomplish their purpose and reach their intended audience.

11-12 Benchmark
D. Synthesize the content from several sources on a single issue or written by a single author, clarifying ideas and connecting them to other sources and related topics.
Y2003.CER.S04.G11-12.BD.L12.I03
03. Analyze and compile information from several sources on a single issue or written by a single author, clarifying ideas and connecting them to other sources and related topics.

11-12 Benchmark
B. Identify and analyze examples of rhetorical devices and valid and invalid inferences.
Y2003.CER.S04.G11-12.BB.L12.I04
04. Distinguish between valid and invalid inferences and provide evidence to support the findings, noting instances of unsupported inferences, fallacious reasoning, propaganda techniques, bias and stereotyping.

11-12 Benchmark
E. Analyze an author's implicit and explicit philosophical assumptions and beliefs about a subject.
Y2003.CER.S04.G11-12.BE.L12.I05
05. Examine an author's implicit and explicit philosophical assumptions and beliefs about a subject.

11-12 Benchmark
C. Critique the effectiveness and validity of arguments in text and whether they achieve the author's purpose.
Y2003.CER.S04.G11-12.BC.L12.I06
06. Evaluate the effectiveness and validity of arguments in public documents and their appeal to various audiences.

11-12 Benchmark
A. Analyze the features and structures of documents and critique them for their effectiveness.
Y2003.CER.S04.G11-12.BA.L12.I07
07. Analyze the structure and features of functional and workplace documents, including format, sequence and headers, and how authors use these features to achieve their purposes and to make information accessible and usable.
Y2003.CER.S04.G11-12.BA.L12.I08
08. Critique functional and workplace documents (e.g., instructions, technical manuals, travel schedules and business memoranda) for sequencing of information and procedures, anticipation of possible reader misunderstandings and visual appeal.


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