The competence goals for level 3 in the competence area reading and writing are:

At this level the adult should be able to

  • adapt his/her reading and writing to some extent to the medium, recipient and situation
  • make use of varied strategies for critical reading of familiar texts
  • use clarification strategies as needed while reading
  • reflect on the relationship between form and content of words and texts
  • assess the credibility of sources
  • use knowledge on syntax and grammar to improve his/her own texts
  • relate to functions and structures when using forms and templates
  • systematize the content of his/her own writing
  • identify the potential for improvement of his/her own writing
  • draw on previous experience of various types of texts when formulating and interpreting texts

Reading and writing skills can be applied in various ways in working life, private life and educational activities. The examples below are illustrative and could be extended with other examples that are relevant to a person.
  • split long sentences before sending an email
  • use grammatical and syntax skills to assess suggestions from spellcheckers
  • establish an overview of a form and enter information in the correct boxes
  • assess the level of detail to be filled in by looking at the structure and purpose of a form
  • write a shift report, review it and ensure that all important information is included
  • look at formal features to distinguish advertising from editorial material in newspapers
  • structure a complaint on the basis of notes
  • ask a recipient to explain why he/she failed to understand an email
  • write a job application on the basis of a template or applications written by others
  • read and reflect on the summary before reading a technical text
  • make notes of and explain key concepts in technical texts

Source: Vox, Norwegian Agency for Lifelong Learning (2013) Competence goals for basic skills - Examples of local curricula in reading and writing, numeracy, digital skills and oral skills (url)