Functional Reading
& Life Skills

Practice Packet · Easy Version

Name

Date

What is inside this packet

Reading a Recipe
Read the steps and ingredients, then answer questions.

Making a Shopping List
Read a list, sort items, and plan what to buy.

Filling Out a Job Application
Practice writing your information on a real form.

Sign-Up Sheets & Forms
Read a sign-up sheet and fill out everyday forms.

Writing Emails
Write a thank-you email and ask for help by email.

These pages practice everyday reading and writing: recipes, shopping, job applications, forms, and emails. Work at your own pace. Take your time and do your best.

Reading a Recipe

Section 1

DirectionsRead the recipe card. Then answer the questions. You can circle your answers.

Ants on a Log

You need

3 celery sticks
Peanut butter
Raisins

Steps

Wash the celery.
Spread peanut butter on the celery.
Put raisins on top.
Eat and enjoy!

1. How many ingredients do you need?

235

2. Circle the 3 things you need:

CeleryPeanut butterRaisinsCheeseBread

3. What do you do FIRST?

Wash the celeryPut raisins on topEat it

4. Put the steps in order. Write 1, 2, 3, or 4 in each box.

Put raisins on top.

Eat and enjoy!

Wash the celery.

Spread peanut butter on the celery.

5. What goes on top?

RaisinsCheese

Making a Shopping List

Section 2

DirectionsYou want to make Ants on a Log. Use the shopping list to answer the questions.

My Shopping List

Celery
Peanut butter
Raisins

1. Read the list. Check the box when you find each item.

Celery

Peanut butter

Raisins

2. Where do you find it in the store? Write Produce or Snacks.

Celery

Peanut butter

Raisins

3. Circle the items that are on your list:

CeleryMilkRaisinsPeanut butterSoda

4. Add one snack you like to your list:

Filling Out a Job Application

Section 3

DirectionsFill out the job application. Use the hint under a box if you need help. Write neatly so an employer can read it.

First Name

Last Name

Today's Date

Phone Number

Example: 617-555-1234

Example: yourname@email.com

The job I want

Hint: bagger, cashier, or helper

One reason I want this job

Sign your name:

Date:

Sign-Up Sheets & Forms

Section 4

Part A — After-School Cooking Club Sign-Up

DirectionsRead the sign-up sheet. Then answer the questions and add your name.

Name	Grade
Maria	9
James	10
Lily	9
Molly	11
John	12

1. How many students signed up?

2. Who signed up first?

3. Add your name and grade to the empty row above.

Part B — Library Card Sign-Up

Full Name

Phone Number

Today's Date

Part C — School Information

Teacher's Name

Classroom Number

Grade Level

Writing Emails

Section 5

DirectionsFill in the blanks to finish each email. Then circle the best greeting and closing.

Parts of an email: To (who you send it to) · Greeting ("Dear ...") · Message (what you want to say) · Closing ("Thank you,") · Your name

Part A — Finish the Thank-You Email

To: mr.garcia@school.org Subject: Thank you

Dear ,
Thank you for .
From,

Pick the best greeting:

Dear Mr. Garcia,hey

Pick the best closing:

Thank you,bye lol

Part B — Finish the Asking-for-Help Email

To: ms.adam@school.org Subject: I need help

Dear Ms. Adam,
I need help with .
I cannot find my assignment on Canvas.
Can you help me?
Thank you,