📘 Level 1 Easy Read Module Understanding Jargon and Easy Read

 

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🔵 Section 1: What Is Jargon?

Jargon is special language.

It is used by certain jobs or groups.

Jargon can be hard to understand.

It may include:

• Long words

• Complicated words

• Shortened letters (acronyms)

• Job-specific phrases

Jargon can make people feel confused.

Jargon can make people feel left out.

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🔵 Section 2: Examples of Jargon

💼 Business Words

• Utilize

• Leverage

• Think outside the box

🏥 Medical Words

• Acute

• Prognosis

• Pathology

🔤 Acronyms

• TANF

• API

• FAQ

If people do not know these words, they may not understand the message.

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🔵 Section 3: What Is Plain Language?

Plain language uses simple words.

Plain language is clear.

Plain language is easy to understand.

Examples:

• Use

• Help

• Start

• Fast

• Easy

• Talk

Plain language helps everyone.

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🔵 Section 4: What Is Easy Read?

Easy Read is information written in a simple way.

Easy Read helps people with:

• Learning disabilities

• Autism

• Brain injuries

• English as a second language

Easy Read uses:

• Short sentences

• Simple words

• Large writing

• Clear spacing

• Pictures or symbols

Easy Read helps people understand information on their own.

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🔵 Section 5: Why Is This Important?

Good communication is important.

When we avoid jargon:

• More people understand

• People feel included

• Mistakes are reduced

• People feel respected

Clear language is fair.

Clear language is kind.

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📝 Level 1 Questions

✅ Section A: True or False

1. Jargon is easy for everyone to understand.

2. Plain language uses simple words.

3. Easy Read uses short sentences.

4. Acronyms can sometimes be confusing.

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✅ Section B: Multiple Choice

5. Which word is jargon?
   A) Use
   B) Help
   C) Utilize

6. Easy Read helps:
   A) Only doctors
   B) Only teachers
   C) Many different people

7. Plain language is:
   A) Complicated
   B) Clear
   C) Technical

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✅ Section C: Short Answer

8. Why can jargon be a problem?

9. Name one example of plain language.

10. What is one feature of Easy Read?

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✔ Answer Sheet (For Trainers)

1. False

2. True

3. True

4. True

5. C

6. C

7. B

8. It can confuse people / make people feel left out

9. Use / Help / Start / Easy / Talk (any simple word)

10. Short sentences / Simple words / Pictures / Large writing

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