Describing an ObjectMaterials Office 2011

Writing an Object Description: Five Parts

Definition / Function

Materials

Components

Connections between components

Function of components

Example: KnifeDefinition / Function

Example: Knife (p.96)Definition / Function

A knife is a tool that is used for cutting. They are usually used in the kitchen for cooking. A knife works by pushing the sharp edge of the knife onto the object to be cut.

Example: Knife (p.96)

Materials / Components

Example: Knife (p.96)

Materials / Components

A knife has two parts, a handle and a blade. The blade is made of steel and the handle is usually made of wood or plastic.

Example: Knife (p.96)

Connections between components

Example: Knife (p.96)

Connections between components

It’s very important that the blade of the knife fits securely into the handle or the knife won’t work properly.

Example: Knife (p.96)Function of components

Example: Knife (p.96)Function of components

The knife blade must be sharp in order to cut correctly. The knife handle must be easy to hold and should have a protective shape so that your hand can’t easily move to the blade.

Cash Register

-Barcode scanner

-Cash drawer

-Keyboard

-Receipt printer

-Staff monitor

-Customer LED display

Write about: Definition, Function, Components and their uses, Materials, Connections, and any other important details.

Cash register exampleDefinition / Function

A cash register is a machine that is used to manage money when selling things.

Cash register exampleDefinition / Function

A cash register is a machine that is used to manage money when selling things.

Materials Most modern cash registers are computers with

specialized parts.

Cash register exampleDefinition / Function

A cash register is a machine that is used to manage money when selling things.

Materials Most modern cash registers are computers with

specialized parts.

Components A cash register must have a cash drawer, a barcode

scanner, a monitor for the staff person to use, a display screen for the customer to see, and a receipt printer.

Cash register exampleDefinition / Function

A cash register is a machine that is used to manage money when selling things.

Materials Most modern cash registers are computers with

specialized parts.

Components A cash register must have a cash drawer, a barcode

scanner, a monitor for the staff person to use, a display screen for the customer to see, and a receipt printer.

Connections between componentsThe cash drawer fits inside a protective cover, so

that when it is closed nobody can take the money out.

Cash register example Definition / Function

A cash register is a machine that is used to manage money when selling things.

Materials Most modern cash registers are computers with specialized parts.

Components A cash register must have a cash drawer, a barcode scanner, a

monitor for the staff person to use, a display screen for the customer to see, and a receipt printer.

Connections between components The cash drawer fits inside a protective cover, so that when it is

closed nobody can take the money out.

Function of components The barcode reader is used to quickly enter the product

information into the computer. If the barcode reader doesn’t work, the clerk can use the keyboard instead. The screens are used to display product and price information so the clerk and the customer can check for errors. The receipt printer prints a piece of paper that contains the total amount of the purchase. The whole thing is electrical and requires electrical power to work. There are other simpler cash registers that can work without electrical power.