functional reading
nounUK /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl ˈriːdɪŋ/
US /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl ˈriːdɪŋ/
Reading that helps you do everyday things, like reading a sign or a menu.
She practiced functional reading by reading the bus schedule.
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2. Reading done to complete a specific task rather than for pleasure.
Filling out a form requires functional reading.
3. A teaching approach that uses real-life texts to build reading skills.
The teacher used functional reading lessons with grocery labels.
4. The ability to understand written information needed for daily living.
Functional reading is important for following medicine instructions.