Measuring Up!Lesson 4

Compare & Contrast the Features & Elements of Consumer Documents

Anticipatory Set

California StandardReading Comprehension 8.2.1: Compare and contrast the features and elements of consumer materials to gain meaning from documents (e.g., warranties, contracts, product information, instruction manuals).

consumer documents: texts you read to help use products and services purchased.

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Types of consumer documents:warranty: statement saying tht the good or product you buy is in good working order and performs as the manufacturer claims it does.

contract: legal written agreement between two or more parties; enforceable by law.

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Types of consumer documents:product information: pamphlets or booklets that come with the products you buy.

Instruction manual: tells you how to assemble and/or operate a product. Steps are usually in sequential order.

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Consumer document special features:sectionsheadingsgraphic featuresspecial type features (bold, italic,

etc.)

illustrations

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