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Functional Reading Exam Technique
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Reading L2
Exam Technique
The Functional Reading Exam
And how to pass it
We will:
Understanding
the questions
Identify how many marks are awarded and explain why this is important
Define how questions should be answered to gain maximum marks
Identify and explain the criteria
The standards
#1
Select and use different types of texts to
obtain and use relevant information
Read and summarise
information/ideas from different sources
(a) Identify the purposes of texts and
(b) comment on how meaning is conveyed
through language and layout.
Detect point of view, implicit meaning and/or bias
Analyse texts in relation to audience needs
and consider suitable responses where applicable
12 questions
40 marks
Pass mark 28
You will be asked to read 3 different types on documents,
but on the same topic
Q1
Detect implicit meaning
Q2
Detect point of view
3 marks = 3 quotes
Q3 & 4
Comment on how meaning is conveyed through language and layout
How to be
a success!
It's Simple:
STOP Failing!
Q6
Identify the
purpose of texts
Customize the Layout and Colors
Zoom
in and out
Customize the Layout and Colors
C O O O O L
Q7
Detect bias
Q8
Summarising
Q9
Analysing texts - a tricky one!
Q10
Select and use different types of texts to obtain and utilise relevant information
Q11 & 12
Summarise
Use information
Key bits to remember...
Look at how many marks there are for the question. This is generally how many answers you need to give.
Often your answer just requires direct quotes from the text to get a mark. Do not over complicate your answers by writing paragraphs of explanation
UNLESS the question asks you to explain or describe.
A good gauge is the amount of room you have been given to write your answer.
Read the question AT LEAST 3 TIMES
ANSWER EVERY QUESTION
HELP!!!!
Go to the City & Guilds website. There are lots of practice papers.
Use Dynamic Learning. Once you have completed the diagnostic test it will give you resources to help you fill your skills gaps.
Email me! lindsey.poole@kaplan.co.uk
GOOD LUCK!