Added qual reference number. This unit has been developing in accordance with the Qualification and Unit Development Process and regulatory requirements. Unit reviewed externally to Prism. Unit approved
In this unit, learners will learn how to read for purpose and meaning in texts of varying complexity and how to obtain information of varying length and detail from different sources.
Be able to read and understand meaning in text.
Identify the main ideas and events of paragraphed texts.
Extract the main points and specific details in different types of text.
Identify the difference between fact and opinion.
Infer meaning which is not explicit.
Compare and evaluate ideas and opinions from different sources.
Be able to distinguish the purpose of texts.
Identify the purpose of different types of text using organisational features, grammatical knowledge and context.
Identify and explain vocabulary associated with different texts and purposes.
Be able to obtain information from a range of sources.
Use organisational features and systems to locate information.
Summarise information from longer documents.
Use reference material to find out unfamiliar words and terminology.