Rt/L1.3:Identify the main points and specific detail, and infer meaning from images which is not explicit in the text
Skills, knowledge & understanding
Identify the main points and specific detail, and infer meaning from images which is not explicit in the text
- Understand that some texts are structured around main points that are expanded or illustrated by specific detail
- Understand that in some texts and situations only the main points are essential to get the meaning, whereas in others every detail requires careful reading
- Understand that images can be used to convey additional information to that in the printed text
Activities & examples
SfL curriculum activites
Example
In a work situation be able to select texts which must be read in detail, and those which need only the main points.
Read a report from an appraisal or job review and distinguish the main points from examples or details.
Be able to explain the additional information supplied by illustrations in a news story, in an advertisement, or on a website.
Be able to read a block graph on a travel company website that illustrates a country’s temperature range.
Ideas & suggestions
Techniques
Developing skills
Beyond skills development
Integrated activities
Literacy contexts
Resources
Useful links
Other curriculum elements
The following elements may also be useful:
| Curriculum | Element |
|---|---|
| Literacy | Rt/E2.3 |
| Literacy | Rt/E3.3 |
| Literacy | Rt/E3.5 |
| Literacy | Rt/L1.4 |
| Literacy | Rt/L2.2 |
| Literacy | Rt/E2.2 |
| Literacy | Rt/E3.9 |
| Literacy | Rt/E3.1 |
| Literacy | Rt/E1.1 |
Resources on other websites
The resources below are on external websites.
- BBC website includes audio interviews of famous people(http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/audiointerviews/)
- Develop skills in all areas(http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/readwriteplus/LearningMaterialsLiteracy)
- Oral techniques and language use for particular purposes(http://www.nrdc.org.uk/publications_details.asp?ID=128)