SHORT STORIES

SHORT STORIES OF HOW BEING FUNCTIONAL LITIRATE IS:

Sofia's Situation

Sofia, a Grade 10 student, needed to write a research paper about climate change. She searched their school library’s online database and checked the abstracts first to see which sources were useful. She also double-checked the info to make sure it was legit. Because she really understood and evaluated what she read, she was able to finish a strong research paper. This just shows how functional literacy makes schoolwork way easier and better

Miguel's Situation

During a school assembly, Miguel heard about the new library policy. Out of curiosity (and also so he wouldn’t get in trouble), he checked the school’s online portal after and read the complete guidelines. That’s where he learned about the new borrowing limits and deadlines. He then fixed up his study schedule so everything would fit the rules. Because of that, he was able to return his books on time and avoid penalties. Reading carefully really helped him stay organized and follow school protocols.

Working on a Group Science Project

Emma’s group had to build a model ecosystem for science class. She started by reading the instructions to know what materials they needed, the rules, and when it was due. She gave each group member a job to keep things fair. While they worked, Emma checked that everyone followed the rules. Before the presentation, she made sure the model had all the parts, like plants and water, so it was ready to show.

Studying a Poem for English

Mia had to write about a poem for her English class. She read it carefully, looking for themes and special words like similes and metaphors, as the instructions said. She wrote down examples she found. To keep her ideas clear, she made an outline. This helped her write a neat and detailed report about the poem.

Maria and the Medicine Label

Maria caught a fever one weekend, so her mom went to the pharmacy and bought some medicine. Before taking it, Maria didn’t just swallow a tablet right away she took time to carefully read the instructions: “Take 1 tablet every 6 hours after meals.” She also noticed an important warning: “Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours.” Because she understood the label, she managed her doses properly, ate before taking the medicine, and avoided the danger of overdosing. After a few days, she recovered safely.

Carlo and the Job Application

Carlo dreamed of getting a part-time job at the local grocery store. When he received the application form, he noticed the instructions: “Print in CAPITAL LETTERS. Use black ink only. Complete all fields.” At first, he almost wrote in cursive with his blue pen, but he stopped and thought carefully. To avoid mistakes, he borrowed a black pen and neatly filled out the form, writing clearly in capital letters. Because he understood and followed the directions, his application looked professional and valid.

Jacob and the Grocery Sale

Jacob was doing his weekly grocery shopping when He saw a bright red sign: “Buy 2 cans, get 1 free. Limit 3 free cans per customer.” He planned to buy 6 cans of sardines. At first, He thought of simply paying for 6, but then He realized the smarter way: He could buy 4 cans and get 2 free, making 6 in total. He saved money and still got all the cans He needed.

Jomar and the Bus Schedule

Jomar had an important job interview at 9:00 AM across town. At the bus stop, he carefully read the posted schedule: “Departs 8:15 AM, 8:45 AM, 9:15 AM. Travel time: 20 minutes.” He quickly did the math—if he rode the 8:45 bus, he would arrive around 9:05, which would make him late. Instead, he decided to take the 8:15 bus, which would bring him there by 8:35. He arrived early, calm, and prepared for his interview.

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