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Functional text, or authentic text, is any text that we read on a daily basis. It's real world reading. It's called functional because it is useful; it includes information that helps us make decisions and complete tasks. Some examples that students easily recognize are recipes, directions, menus, fliers, and signs. Can you read and understand a recipe? Can you write a recipe that someone else could follow? Let's try! Steps: 1. Click 2. Read and listen to the recipes on page 1. 3. Answer the questions on pages 2-6. 4. Read and listen to the information on page 7. 5. Write your own recipe on page 8. 6. Click the when you are done.