•   Reading Emails, Memos and Policies • 5

Workplace Document 001

Here are some engaging hands-on activities for adult learners to practice Reading Emails, Memos, and Policies in Workplace Documents, along with a materials list:

Hands-On Activities

1. Email Analysis Challenge
   
   

   • Activity: Participants review workplace emails and identify key details such as sender, subject, and action items.

   • Materials:

     • Sample workplace emails.

     • Highlighters and pens.

2. Memo Breakdown Exercise
   
   

   • Activity: Participants analyze memos to determine their purpose, audience, and key takeaways.

   • Materials:

     • Printed workplace memos.

     • Sticky notes for annotation.

3. Policy Interpretation Task
   
   

   • Activity: Participants read workplace policies and summarize key rules and procedures.

   • Materials:

     • Workplace policy documents.

     • Summary worksheets.

4. Action Item Identification
   
   

   • Activity: Participants scan emails and memos to extract action items and deadlines.

   • Materials:

     • Sample workplace communications.

     • Pens and markers.

5. Real-World Application Scenarios
   
   

   • Activity: Participants analyze workplace documents, such as HR policies or company announcements, to extract key information efficiently.

   • Materials:

     • Sample workplace documents.

     • Spreadsheet software (optional).

Explore more workplace literacy strategies here and additional interactive teaching methods here.

Materials List

• Paper: Worksheets, sample workplace documents, flashcards.

• Writing Tools: Pens, pencils, markers, highlighters.

• Scenario Cards: Pre-written text comprehension challenges.

• Sorting Trays: For organizing different types of workplace texts.

• Reference Guides: Workplace manuals, reading comprehension charts.

These activities make email, memo, and policy comprehension practical and engaging in workplace scenarios.