This activity provides practice for elementary school students to fill out forms. Students are
given functional folders with directions on how to answer questions contained in forms. The objective is to
provide students independent practice in reading “real world” print. The print items selected are glued on the left side of a file folder.
Three sets of questions, written on index cards are placed on the right side of the folder. Questions are written
at three levels of difficulty, targeted at the lower-, average-, and above-average reading levels for students in the
class.

Set 1: (for the lowest reader)
In what order is your
name written?
What format would you use
for a birth date?
Are applications filled
out in pencil or ink? |
Set 2: (for the average reader)
What is your age group?
What other information
is needed for this application?
Would you write your email
address or mailing address? |
Set 3: (for the best readers)
Can you sign the application
if you are under the age of 13?
Who assumes financial responsibility
for the use of the card?
What is the county where
you live? |
Functional Folder Answer Sheet |
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Name: |
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Folder Code |
Set # |
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2 |
3 |
F.O.F #1 |
1 |
Line one & two |
Local Contact Number |
Pencil or Ink |
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2 |
Adult |
Gender & Language |
In the Box |
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3 |
Parent/Guardian |
Applicant |
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