Understanding Functional Texts
This worksheet helps 8th-grade students practice reading and comprehending functional texts such as instructions, schedules, and forms, aligning with ELA reading standards.
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Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow. Pay close attention to details and the purpose of each text.
Passage 1: Recipe for Homemade Lemonade
Yields: 6 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Ingredients: * 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons) * 1 cup granulated sugar * 4 cups cold water * Ice and lemon slices for serving (optional) Instructions: 1. In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. 2. Add the cold water and stir well. 3. Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness if desired (add more sugar if you like it sweeter, or more water to dilute). 4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. 5. Serve over ice with lemon slices, if desired.
1. What is the first step in making the lemonade?
Add cold water
Combine lemon juice and sugar
Chill in the refrigerator
Serve over ice
2. The recipe yields servings and takes minutes to prepare.
Passage 2: City Bus Schedule - Route 12 (Downtown to Parkside)
Effective: September 1, 2023 Stop | Weekday Departures | Weekend Departures ---|---|--- Downtown Station | 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM | 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM Main Street | 7:05 AM, 7:35 AM, 8:05 AM, 8:35 AM | 9:05 AM, 10:05 AM Oak Avenue | 7:15 AM, 7:45 AM, 8:15 AM, 8:45 AM | 9:15 AM, 10:15 AM Parkside Mall | 7:25 AM, 7:55 AM, 8:25 AM, 8:55 AM | 9:25 AM, 10:25 AM
3. If you miss the 7:30 AM bus from Downtown Station on a weekday, what is the next available departure time?
4. On weekends, buses depart from Main Street every 30 minutes.
True
False
Passage 3: Product Warranty Card (Excerpt)
Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of original retail purchase. During this period, if a defect arises, at its option, [Company Name] will (1) repair the product at no charge using new or refurbished parts, (2) exchange the product with a product that is new or which has been manufactured from new or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or (3) refund the purchase price of the product. This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, liquid contact, fire, earthquake, or other external causes. To obtain warranty service, you must deliver the product, either in its original packaging or packaging providing an equal degree of protection, to the address specified by [Company Name].
5. What is the duration of the limited warranty for this product?
6. Name two types of damage not covered by this warranty.