Reading at work : workplace reader

Fownes, Lynda 1947- (Author). Wong, Vanya, 1972- (Added Author). Volpatti, Corinne, 1959- (Added Author). B.C. Construction Industry Skills Improvement Council. (Added Author). SkillPlan (Program) (Added Author).

Summary: This reader is designed for workers who want to improve their reading skills and people who are preparing for employment. It identifies reading skills used by workers in a variety of occupations and provides activities to practice these skills.

Record details

ISBN: 0973923202
Physical Description: print
x, 296 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
Publisher: Burnaby, B.C. : SkillPlan - BC Construction Industry Skills Improvement Council, c2005.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction -- Checking groceries -- Cleaning for business -- Assisting families -- Supplying parts -- Advocating for workers -- Creating glass art -- Appendix 1: reading text and document use -- Appendix 2: reading skills -- Appendix 3: question complexity -- Appendix 4: document complexity -- Appendix 5: glossary.