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Name<br />

You see printed materials every day that provide information<br />

about the world around you. Everyday communications have<br />

many forms.<br />

Study the descriptions below. Then answer the questions.<br />

Consumer materials Warranty: guarantees a product or its<br />

parts for a period of time<br />

Product instructions: explain how to<br />

operate a product<br />

Directions Maps explain how to get from one place<br />

to another.<br />

Advertisements Help-wanted ad: explains a particular<br />

job and how to apply for it<br />

Store ad: provides information about<br />

the store and its merchandise<br />

Brochure a small booklet that contains information<br />

about a place, service, person, or object<br />

Newsletter a printed report or letter giving information<br />

about a special group or organization<br />

1. What might you read if you were looking for a job?<br />

<strong>Practice</strong><br />

2. Would you read a brochure or a warranty to learn more about a museum<br />

exhibit?<br />

3. A neighborhood club is planning a Fourth of July parade. What would you<br />

read to fi nd out when and where the parade begins?<br />

4. What might you read to learn how to operate your new camera?<br />

5. What would you use to get directions from California to Texas?<br />

204<br />

A Dream Comes True<br />

Grade 5/Unit 6<br />

Study Skills:<br />

Everyday<br />

Communications<br />

At Home: List three examples of everyday communications<br />

that you can fi nd in your home.<br />

© <strong>Macmillan</strong>/<strong>McGraw</strong>-<strong>Hill</strong>

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