interpret and use information from text
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Interpret and use information from text. P&P3F Understand specific texts. P&P3F Author’s intent and techniques. P&P3F Responding to text. Interpret and use information from text. Modules. Topics. Notional Hours. 9 9 9 13 4 6 50. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
1Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 3
Interpret and use information
from text
2Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 3
Interpret and use information from text
ModulesTopicsNotional Hours
P&P3FUnderstand specific
texts
P&P3FAuthor’s intent and
techniques
P&P3FResponding to text
TF302.01 Using strategies to understand the literal meaning of specific texts
TF302.02 Identifying the source, reliability and possible bias of text
TF302.03 Understanding the importance of the author’s intent
TF302.04 Understanding author’s techniques
TF302.05 Understanding the appropriate response to text
TF302.06 Understanding language structure and features and how it may
influence the reader
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13
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50Total Notional Hours
3Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 3
Critical Cross-field OutcomesIdentify and solve
problems
Work effectively with others
Communicate effectively
Organise and manage myself and
my activitiesCollect, analyse,
organise and critically evaluate
informationUse science and
technology effectively and
critically
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems
Use mathematics
Learner and societal
development
US: 8969 Interpret and use information from text
TF302.01
Using strategies to understand the literal meaning of specific texts
Be able to list some words in the workplace that are ambiguous and
could be misunderstood
Understand the fact that texts are often structured in such a way that the main
ideas are separated from the supporting evidence and paraphrased or summarised
Understand that some words are ambiguous and that their
meanings should be tested and in relation to context
Be able to identify borrowed words,
acronyms, colloquialisms, jargon, slang in text and
explain their usage
Be able to identify unfamiliar words and and how to determine their meanings through use of contextual
clues, syntax and word-attack skills
Be able to identify the usage of visuals or graphics in text and explain their
purpose
4Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 3Topic Specification: TF302.01 Using strategies to understand the literal meaning of specific texts
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Use Multi media
Self Study
Plant investigation
Media search
Interview experts
Attend lectures
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Group Discussions
Sketch
Case studies
Use checklists/lists
Develop strategies
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Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Draft a report
Complete a questionnaire
Learning Activities Topic assessment criteria
The assessor will observe and confirm that learners:
• Are able to demonstrate the ability to read and view specific text and to correctly interpret their literal meaning
• Are able to develop skills to search for the literal meaning of words, visuals and graphics in texts and justify these interpretations by referencing detailed evidence in the text.
•Are able to identify ambiguous words in the workplace
Assignment Description
WHAT
HOW
Notional Hours
9
• Individual and group exercise. Do self study to determine the literal meaning of specific texts. In a group, compare and discuss differences of interpretation and develop strategies to correctly determine meaning of words
1. Individually study a specific work related text.
2. Identify unfamiliar words, and use acquired skills to determine the meaning of these words, listing them.
3. Compare and discuss the words and their meanings from the individual studies and note any differences in interpretations in the group
4. In small groups discuss these differences of interpretations and develop strategies to correctly determine the meanings of words
5. Present these strategies to the rest of the other groups
6. In a group make a list of all the ambiguous words that may cause misunderstanding
5Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 3
Critical Cross-field OutcomesIdentify and solve
problems
Work effectively with others
Communicate effectively
Organise and manage myself and
my activitiesCollect, analyse,
organise and critically evaluate
informationUse science and
technology effectively and
critically
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems
Use mathematics
Learner and societal
development
US: 8969 Interpret and use information from text
TF302.02
Identifying the source, reliability and possible bias of text
Be able to identify the source of the texts
Be able to list examples of texts or documents that have a particular bias and
are not reliable sources to use in the workplace
Understand the importance of determining the source of text
and their possible bias
Know how to cross- reference and find
substantiating documentation
Be able to determine the reliability and possible bias of the text
Understand the different categories of text (mass media)
6Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 3Topic Specification: TF302.02 Identifying the source, reliability and possible bias of text
Co
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ct
Info
rma
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Use Multi media
Self Study
Plant investigation
Media search
Interview experts
Attend lectures
An
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se
, p
lan
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d
ma
ke
de
cis
ion
s
Group Discussions
Sketch
Case studies
Compile lists
Develop recommendations
Ex
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ute
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alu
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Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Draft a report
Complete a questionnaire/questions
Learning Activities Topic assessment criteria
The assessor will observe and confirm that learners:
• Are able to understand the importance of exposing unreliable text/documents and responding only to reliable text
• Are able to apply skills to determine the source and implicit meaning of work related texts to avoid misunderstanding and impact on the ability to maintain and improve process stability
Assignment Description
WHAT
HOW
Notional Hours
9
• A individual exercise to study specific work related texts and to supply substantiating documentation to prove reliability of the text
1. Individually study a variety of work related text.
2. Identify the author, source, validity and date of the document and compile a list of the documents deemed reliable
4. Find other sources that can substantiate the reliability of the source of the text and list them
5. In a group discuss the documents that were unreliable and what influence these documents could have if they had been regarded as reliable
6. Answer questions about specific biases in text and develop recommendations on how to respond to these biases
7Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 3
Critical Cross-field OutcomesIdentify and solve
problems
Work effectively with others
Communicate effectively
Organise and manage myself and
my activitiesCollect, analyse,
organise and critically evaluate
informationUse science and
technology effectively and
critically
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems
Use mathematics
Learner and societal
development
US: 8969 Interpret and use information from text
TF302.03
Understanding the importance of the author’s intent
Be able to identify and explain the author’s purpose or goal with the
writing
Be able to look for as clues to the author’s attitude and beliefs
Understand the need to explore the author’s attitude,
beliefs and intentions to determine the point of view
expressed (directly or indirectly)
Know how to explore the author’s beliefs and
attitude that determine the intention of the writing
Be able to give examples of implicit messages in a specific text
Be able to explain the definitions of objectivity and bias
Be able to distinguish between fact and opinion
8Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 3Topic Specification: TF302.03 Understanding the importance of the author’s intent
Co
lle
ct
Info
rma
tio
n
Use Multi media
Group Study
Plant investigation
Media search
Interview experts
Attend lectures
An
aly
se
, p
lan
an
d
ma
ke
de
cis
ion
s
Group Discussions
Sketch
Case studies
Compile lists
Develop recommendations
Ex
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ute
, te
st
an
d
ev
alu
ate
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Draft a report
Complete a questionnaire
Learning Activities Topic assessment criteria
The assessor will observe and confirm that learners:
• Are able to demonstrate the ability to determine the author’s intent in text
•Are able to understand that the author’s beliefs and attitude have both a direct and implicit influence on the point of view expressed
• Are able to develop skills to determine the beliefs,
attitude and intent of authors
•Are able to recognise the direct and indirect point
of view expressed by an author
Assignment Description
WHAT
HOW
Notional Hours
9
• A group exercise to study written text with the purpose of identifying the author’s beliefs, attitude and intent with the writing
1. In small groups study a specific text. Endeavor to identify the author beliefs, attitude and intent
2. Determine the point of view of the author and list substantiating evidence from the text
3. Compare the conclusions of each group and draw inferences from these conclusions
4. Present your findings to the group
9Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 3
Critical Cross-field OutcomesIdentify and solve
problems
Work effectively with others
Communicate effectively
Organise and manage myself and
my activitiesCollect, analyse,
organise and critically evaluate
informationUse science and
technology effectively and
critically
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems
Use mathematics
Learner and societal
development
US: 8969 Interpret and use information from text
TF302.04
Understanding author’s techniques
Be able to identify the author’s intended audience by studying which writing
techniques where applied
Know what to look for as clues to the author’s intent by studying the choice of
words, the use of figurative language, length of sentences, punctuations and
other techniques
Understand the existence of techniques used by authors to reach and
influence different audiences
Be able to identify certain authors techniques such as irony, humor, satire, sarcasm, etc. and explain their purpose
Understand that choice of camera angle, type of shot and cinematographic techniques are
techniques used by the “author’s” to influence the point of view and reach a certain audience
Be able to identify the particular line of thought or cause of the author by studying the
omission or selection of materials
10Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 3Topic Specification: TF302.04 Understanding author’s techniques
Co
lle
ct
Info
rma
tio
n
Use Multi media
Self Study
Plant investigation
Media search
Interview experts
Attend lectures
An
aly
se
, p
lan
an
d
ma
ke
de
cis
ion
s
Group Discussions
Sketch
Case studies
Compile lists
Develop recommendations
Ex
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ute
, te
st
an
d
ev
alu
ate
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Draft a report
Complete a questionnaire
Learning Activities Topic assessment criteria
The assessor will observe and confirm that learners:
• Are able to demonstrate the ability to identify the techniques used by author’s to reach a purpose and audience
•Ability to extract the purpose and the intended audience from text or visuals
• Develop skills to evaluate the effectiveness of using different techniques for different audiences
Assignment Description
WHAT
HOW
Notional Hours
13
An individual and group exercise to study a visual advertisement with the purpose of identifying the author’s intended audience and the effectiveness of the techniques applied
1. Individually choose three “good” and three “bad” TV adverts. Prepare a list to explain your observations regarding the targeted audience and effectiveness of the ads and discuss it in groups. Compare the conclusions and explore the differences focusing on the intended audience
2. Each group designs it own basic one minute advertisement applying the techniques learned on a specified product and video tape it
3. View these advertisement. Determine whether the opposing group could identify the audience it was intended for and the purpose
11Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 3
Critical Cross-field OutcomesIdentify and solve
problems
Work effectively with others
Communicate effectively
Organise and manage myself and
my activitiesCollect, analyse,
organise and critically evaluate
informationUse science and
technology effectively and
critically
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems
Use mathematics
Learner and societal
development
US: 8969 Interpret and use information from text
TF302.05
Understanding the appropriate response to text
Be able to respond to the instructions and requests in the appropriate manner
Be able to identify instructions and requests in text
Be able to use the correct level of formality when responding to
instructions with specific reference to format, text-type, and register used
12Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 3Topic Specification: TF302.05 Understanding the appropriate response to text
Co
lle
ct
Info
rma
tio
n
Use Multi media
Self Study
Plant investigation
Media search
Interview experts
Attend lectures
An
aly
se
, p
lan
an
d
ma
ke
de
cis
ion
s
Group Discussions
Sketch/Design
Case studies
Compile lists
Develop recommendations
Ex
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ute
, te
st
an
d
ev
alu
ate
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Draft a report
Complete a questionnaire
Learning Activities Topic assessment criteria
The assessor will observe and confirm that learners:
• Are able to act upon requests and instructions in the appropriate manner
• Are able to choose the correct levels of response to requests and instructions in the work place
Assignment Description
WHAT
HOW
Notional Hours
4
An individual exercise to study a written instruction and request and respond appropriately
1. Individually study a specific work related instruction and request.
2. Indicate the response that would be appropriate to these documents
3. Answer questions about specific formats, text-type etc. that would be appropriate
4. Design your own instruction regarding a work related matter, distribute it to the group and analyse the response from the group and determine if it was appropriate to the request
5. Make the necessary recommendations and present your findings to the group
13Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 3
Critical Cross-field OutcomesIdentify and solve
problems
Work effectively with others
Communicate effectively
Organise and manage myself and
my activitiesCollect, analyse,
organise and critically evaluate
informationUse science and
technology effectively and
critically
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems
Use mathematics
Learner and societal
development
US: 8969 Interpret and use information from text
TF302.06
Understanding language structures and features and how it may influence the reader
Understand how language structure, symbols, choice of words, pictures etc. can support or shape a point of view
Be able to recognise biased and dated language in text
Be able to explain the impact of certain structure, layout and grammar on the
point of view
Be able to list some biased words commonly used in the workplace
14Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 3Topic Specification: TF302.06 Understanding language structures and features and how it may
influence the reader
Co
lle
ct
Info
rma
tio
n
Use Multi media
Self/Group Study
Plant investigation
Media search
Interview experts
Attend lectures
An
aly
se
, p
lan
an
d
ma
ke
de
cis
ion
s
Group Discussions
Sketch
Case studies
Compile lists
Make conclusions
Ex
ec
ute
, te
st
an
d
ev
alu
ate
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Draft a report
Complete a questionnaire/questions
Learning Activities Topic assessment criteria
The assessor will observe and confirm that learners:
• Are able to demonstrate the ability to recognise that language structures and features may influence a reader
• Are able to explain the features of language which support or shape a point of view
Assignment Description
WHAT
HOW
Notional Hours
6
A group exercise studying newspaper headings and cartoons to determine the influence of language structure and images. A individual exercise studying workplace documents for bias.
1. Each group studies the same newspaper headings and cartoons. Discuss the views derived from the cartoons and headings. Compare the impact made by these and indicate which point of view the author is trying to shape or support.
2. Individually study workplace documents and underline any outdated or biased (racial, sexist, cultural, religious) words found.
3. Analyse the point of view created by these words and answer questions about you conclusions