Reading: Understanding Different Text Types & Genres (Basic): A2 Lesson 2: Understanding Simple Instructions & Forms

Reading: Understanding Different Text Types & Genres (Basic)

A2 Lesson 2: Understanding Simple Instructions & Forms

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Reading to Do Something

Last time, we learned to identify different texts like stories and menus. Today, we will look at two very important text types that require careful reading: Instructions¹ and Forms².

Understanding these helps you do things correctly, from classroom activities to applying for a library card.

Part 1: Understanding Instructions

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What are they? A set of steps that tell you how to do something in the correct order.

Look for: Numbered lists (1, 2, 3...), sequence words (First, Next, Then), and action verbs at the start of sentences.

How to Read Them: Read every step carefully. Do not skip any steps. The order is very important.

Example:

How to Borrow a Book from the Library:

1. Find the book you want on the shelf.
2. Take the book to the front desk.
3. Give the librarian your student card.
4. The librarian will scan the book for you.

Part 2: Understanding Forms

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What are they? A document with empty spaces where you write your personal information.

Look for: Labels followed by blank lines (e.g., Name: ___), and special vocabulary like 'First Name', 'Last Name', 'Signature'.

How to Read Them: Read each label carefully. Write the correct information in the space next to or below the label.

Example:

Kampot School Library - Application Form

First Name: ___________________

Last Name³: ___________________

Date of Birth: ____/____/______
(Day / Month / Year)

Signature⁴: ___________________

Your Turn! What is it?

Practice Quiz

Read the text and identify its type and purpose.

Text 1:
"1. Plug in the rice cooker.
2. Add one cup of rice.
3. Add two cups of water.
4. Press the 'cook' button."

Is this an Instruction or a Form?

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Answer: Instruction. It tells you the steps to do something.

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Text 2:
"Full Name: ...........................
Phone Number: ......................"

Is this part of an Instruction or a Form?

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Answer: Form. It is asking you to write your personal information.

Vocabulary Glossary

1. Instructions (*noun*)
   ភាសាខ្មែរ: ការណែនាំ (Kaa nea-noam)
   A list of steps that tells you how to do something correctly. ↩ back to text
2. Form (*noun*)
   ភាសាខ្មែរ: ទម្រង់ / ពាក្យសុំ (Tum-rong / Peak-som)
   A paper or webpage with blank spaces for you to write your personal information. ↩ back to text
3. First Name / Last Name (*noun*)
   ភាសាខ្មែរ: ឈ្មោះ/នាមត្រកូល (Chhmoah / Niem tra-kol)
   Your personal or given name is your First Name. Your family name is your Last Name. ↩ back to text
4. Signature (*noun*)
   ភាសាខ្មែរ: ហត្ថលេខា (Hat-tha-lekha)
   Your name written by you in your own special way. ↩ back to text

Homework Task

Fill Out The Form!

Your teacher will give you a copy of the "Kampot School Library Application Form" from this lesson, or you can print it.

Your task is to read each label carefully and fill in the form with your own information. Use your best and clearest handwriting!