Reading: Understanding Different Text Types & Genres (Basic): A2 Lesson 2: Understanding Simple Instructions & Forms
CEFR Level: A2 (Elementary)
Target Reading Sub-skill: Understanding Different Text Types & Genres (Basic)
Specific Focus: Understanding Simple Instructions & Forms
What You Will Learn
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Identify simple instructions and understand their purpose (to tell you how to do something).
- Identify simple forms and understand their purpose (to collect information).
- Find key information in simple instructions (like action words or steps).
- Find key information in simple forms (like where to write your name or age).
Hello Cambodian Learners!
Today we'll look at two more types of texts: instructions and forms. Instructions tell you how to do something, like how to play a game or make a simple craft. Forms ask you for information, like when you sign up for a library card at a library in Battambang. Understanding these helps you in many everyday situations!
Instructions and Forms
Let's look at examples. Click on the text examples to hear parts of them read.
1. Simple Instructions: How to Make Lemonade
- First, cut a lemon in half.
- Next, squeeze the lemon juice into a cup.
- Then, add water and some sugar.
- Finally, stir and enjoy!
Look for: Steps (First, Next, Then, Finally), action words (cut, squeeze, add, stir). Instructions tell you what to do.
2. Simple Form: Library Card Application
Look for: Spaces to write information, labels (Name, Age, Address), often a title like "Application Form." Forms ask for information.
Practice Time!
Activity 1: Instruction or Form?
Look at each text example below. Click the button that says if it is "Instructions" or a "Form."
Activity 2: Find Information in Instructions & Forms
Read the instruction or form. Then answer the question about it.
Quick Quiz!
Great Job!
You are learning to understand simple instructions and forms! This is very useful for everyday tasks and getting information.
How do you feel about this lesson?
Note for Educators/Platform Development: This lesson introduces simple instructions and forms. Activities focus on identification and locating key information. Ensure Web Speech API is supported. Use clear examples, and for forms, focus on recognizing fields rather than actual data entry. Placeholder content is used.