Understanding an Application for Miscellaneous Leave
Understanding an Application for Miscellaneous Leave
Read and understand an Application for Miscellaneous Leave.
- Access to a computer or other digital device (if preferred)
 - Pen and paper (if preferred)
 
A1. Read continuous text
Competency A: Find and Use Information
Task Group A1: Read continuous text
Level: 2
At this level, learners: Read texts to locate and connect ideas and information
Performance Descriptors
The learner: 
•    Makes connections between sentences and between paragraphs in a single text 
•    Scans text to locate information 
•    Locates multiple pieces of information in simple texts 
•    Reads more complex texts to locate a single piece of information 
•    Makes low-level inferences 
•    Follows the main events of descriptive, narrative, and informational texts 
•    Obtains information from detailed reading 
•    Begins to identify sources and evaluate information 
Task Descriptors
•    Scope of task is clearly defined
•    Involves one text
•    Is one paragraph or longer
•    May include unfamiliar elements (e.g. vocabulary, context, topic)
Text types: 
instructional, descriptive, narrative, and informational texts 
Examples:
- Letters
 - Emails
 - Notices
 
ESKARGO:
Embedded Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes Reference Guide for Ontario - A1.2
A2. Interpret documents
Competency A: Find and Use Information 
Task Group A2: Interpret documents
Level: 2
At this level, learners: Interpret simple documents to locate and connect information
Performance Descriptors 
The learner:
- Performs limited searches using one or two search criteria
 - Extracts information from tables and forms
 - Locates information in simple graphs and maps
 - Uses layout to locate information
 - Makes connections between parts of documents
 - Makes low-level inferences
 - Begins to identify sources and evaluate information
 
Task Descriptors
- Scope of task is clearly defined
 - Involves one document
 - Uses a simple format
 - Displays a limited amount of information
 - Is typically up to one page in length
 - May include unfamiliar elements (e.g. vocabulary, context, topic)
 - Documents at this level may contain a paragraph or more of text
 
Examples:
- Forms
 - Tables
 - Simple graphs
 - Street maps
 - Simple flow charts
 - Floor plans
 
ESKARGO:
Embedded Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes Reference Guide for Ontario – A2.2
