Mastering Everyday Reading

Instructions, articles, and manuals are everywhere! Understanding informational texts is a life skill.

How to Read for Information

• Skim for headings, bold words, and bullet points.
• Look for step-by-step instructions or diagrams.
• Pay attention to signal words like 'first', 'next', 'finally'.

Why This Matters

It helps you:

• Follow recipes.
• Build things from instructions.
• Learn new skills on the internet.

Real-World Connections

You'll use this skill when:

• Setting up a new video game system.
• Reading a travel brochure.
• Following directions on a science experiment.