Write Instructions for a Simple Procedure

Competency B: Communicate Ideas and Information
Task Group B2: Write continuous text
Level: 1
At this level, learners: Write brief texts to convey simple ideas and factual information

Performance Descriptors

The learner:

• Writes simple texts to request, remind, or inform
• Conveys simple ideas and factual information
• Demonstrates a limited understanding of sequence
• Uses sentence structure, upper and lower case, and basic punctuation
• Uses highly familiar vocabulary

Task Descriptors

• Scope of task is limited
• Addresses concrete, day-to-day topics
• Addresses a small, familiar audience
• Is informal
• Is up to a paragraph in length
• Has a familiar context
• Has a highly explicit purpose

Text types:
instructional, descriptive, narrative, and brief informational texts

Examples:

• Notes
• Brief emails
• Directions
• Instructions
• Text messages

ESKARGO:
Embedded Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes Reference Guide for Ontario – B2.1

Competency D: Use Digital Technology
Level: 1
At this level, learners: Perform simple digital tasks according to a set procedure

Performance Descriptors
The learner:

• Follows simple prompts
• Follows apparent steps to complete tasks
• Interprets brief text and icons
• Locates specific functions and information
• Requires support to identify sources and to evaluate and integrate information
• Begins to perform simple searches (e.g. Internet, software help menu)

Task Descriptors

• Scope of task is limited
• Contains common, familiar vocabulary
• Has a familiar context
• Requires up to a few steps to complete
• Requires the use of a limited range of features and options
• Has a set procedure
• Has a highly explicit purpose
• Uses a very simple format
• Contains brief text, icons, or both
• Text and icons required to complete tasks are apparent
• Contains little or no distracting information
• Interface offers very few options

ESKARGO:
Embedded Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes Reference Guide for Ontario – D.1