Integrate Information From Different Media - 6th Grade Reading

What does it mean to integrate information from different media or formats in an informational text?

Combine details from text, visuals, and data into one clear understanding. Integration means merging multiple sources to form a complete picture.
What is the best meaning of the phrase "supports the claim" when using a visual?

It provides evidence that makes the claim more believable. Supporting evidence strengthens or proves the author's point.
What is a caption's main purpose under a photo, chart, or diagram in an informational text?

Explain what the visual shows and why it matters. Captions provide context and significance for visual elements.
Identify the best way to cite a visual in your writing when integrating it with text evidence.

Refer to it by name and detail, such as "the chart shows…". Naming and describing visuals properly integrates them.
What is the difference between a fact from a chart and an inference from that chart?

A fact is shown directly; an inference is a logical conclusion. Facts are explicit; inferences require reasoning from data.
Which source best answers a question about change over time: a timeline, a diagram, or a portrait photo?

A timeline. Timelines show chronological progression best.
Identify the best question to ask to check whether a visual is relevant to the text.

Does it provide information that directly answers the same topic question. Relevant visuals must address the same topic as the text.
What is the purpose of labels and a legend (key) on a diagram, map, or graph?

Define symbols and parts so the visual can be interpreted accurately. Keys and labels decode visual elements for proper understanding.
What does it mean to integrate information from different media or formats in informational texts?

Combine details from text, visuals, and data into one clear understanding. Integration means merging multiple sources to form a complete picture.
What does it mean to integrate information from different media or formats in an informational text?

Combine details from sources like text, charts, and images into one understanding. Integration means merging multiple formats to build complete understanding.
Identify the best correction: A student cites a graph but ignores the units; what should be added?

Include the units from the axis label to state the data accurately. Units provide context for understanding numerical values.
Identify the strongest evidence type for a claim about change over time in a topic.

A timeline or time-series graph showing values across years. Time-based visuals best show how things change.
What is the best final step after integrating information from text and visuals for a response?

State a clear conclusion supported by evidence from both formats. Synthesis demonstrates successful integration of sources.
Choose the best match: A passage explains steps; which visual format best supports it?

A flowchart or labeled diagram showing the steps in order. Sequential processes are best shown with ordered visuals.
What should you do if a caption provides information not stated in the main text?

Add the caption detail to your understanding as new evidence. Captions often provide supplementary details that enhance understanding.
What is the most accurate way to cite evidence when using both text and a graph?

Use details from each source and name the source type. Proper citation shows which evidence comes from which source.
Identify the correct conclusion: Text says "The program cut waste," and a line graph drops from $10$ tons to $6$ tons in one year.

Waste decreased by $4$ tons after the program began. The $4$ -ton decrease ( $10-6=4$ ) supports the text's claim.
Which statement best integrates: Photo shows crowded bus; text says buses are over capacity at rush hour?

The photo supports the text's claim about rush-hour overcrowding. Visual evidence confirms the written description.
What is the first step when you must integrate a paragraph with a graph on the same topic?

Identify the shared topic and question the sources address. Start by finding what connects the different sources.
Identify the best meaning of "quantitative information" in informational texts.

Information shown with numbers, amounts, or measurements. Quantitative means expressed in numbers or measurable amounts.
Which option best describes how headings help you connect text to a visual on the same page?

They signal the subtopic so you match the visual to the correct section. Headings organize content to help readers connect related elements.
What does it mean to paraphrase information from a visual source?

Restate what the visual shows in your own words. Paraphrasing demonstrates comprehension of visual information.
What is the difference between a fact stated in text and an inference from a visual?

A fact is directly shown; an inference is a logical conclusion. Facts are explicit; inferences require interpretation.
What is the most accurate way to restate a number from a graph in words?

State the value, unit, category, and time period if shown. Precision requires including all relevant numerical details.
What is the main purpose of a diagram in an informational text?

Show parts, steps, or how something works. Diagrams visually represent processes and relationships.
Identify the best action if a graph and the text disagree about the same fact.

Recheck both sources and look for context, dates, or definitions. Verification helps resolve apparent contradictions.
What does the title of a graph or chart usually tell you?

The topic and what the data is about. Titles provide the main subject and focus of the data.
Which option best shows integration, not simple copying, when writing about a topic?

A single statement that combines evidence from multiple formats. Integration synthesizes sources rather than listing them separately.
What is the main reason to compare a visual (chart/photo) with the written text?

To confirm, clarify, or add details to the author's ideas. Visuals provide evidence that supports or expands text claims.
Find the best correction if text says 'temperatures dropped' but the line graph rises steadily.

The text is inconsistent; the graph shows temperatures increased. Rising graphs contradict claims of decreasing values.
Identify the best way to use a timeline and a paragraph together on the same event.

Use the timeline for sequence and the paragraph for causes and details. Different formats provide complementary information types.
What does it mean to integrate information from different media or formats in an informational text?

Combine details from text, visuals, and data into one clear understanding. Integration means merging multiple sources to form a complete picture.
What should you record when taking notes from both a video and an article on one issue?

Shared claims, unique details, and evidence supporting each claim. Comprehensive notes capture both overlapping and unique content.
What is the best first step when you must use both a paragraph and a graph to answer a question?

Identify the question and what each source can contribute. Understanding the task helps you extract relevant information.
Which option best describes a contradiction between a text and a chart?

They make opposite statements about the same topic. Contradictions occur when sources give conflicting information.
Which sentence best integrates a table's data into writing: "The table shows 30%" or "30% of students chose biking"?

" $30\%$ of students chose biking.". The second option integrates data into a complete sentence.
Identify the best action when a text and a graph disagree about a number or trend.

Recheck source details and use the most credible evidence. Resolve conflicts by verifying accuracy and reliability.
Find the mismatch: Text claims "more"; chart shows $50$ last year and $45$ this year. What is the conflict?

The chart shows a decrease, not an increase. Numbers contradict the text's claim of increase.
What is the first step when you must use both a passage and a chart to answer a question?

Identify the question and locate the relevant parts in each source. Start by understanding what you need to find across sources.
What is a reliable way to check if a visual supports a claim made in the text?

Match the claim to the exact data or feature shown in the visual. Verify by finding specific visual evidence for text claims.
Find the best evidence to support the claim "Participation increased": A table shows $40$ , $45$ , $50$ participants across 3 months.

The table rises from $40$ to $50$ participants over three months. The steady increase ( $40→45→50$ ) proves participation grew.
What does the term quantitative information mean in informational texts?

Information shown with numbers, measurements, or statistics. Quantitative = measurable data expressed in numbers.
What is a caption's main purpose when you are using a photo or diagram as evidence?

Explain what the visual shows and how it connects to the topic. Captions link visuals to the main text by explaining relevance.
Identify the best integrated statement: Text says "more students biked"; a chart shows $20$ to $35$ .

Biking increased from $20$ students to $35$ students. Combines text claim with specific numerical evidence.
What is the first step when you use both a visual and text to learn about the same topic?

Identify the topic and purpose shared by both sources. Finding common ground helps you connect different sources effectively.
Identify the best conclusion if text says 'recycling increased' and a graph line rises over time.

Recycling increased over the time period shown. Both sources show the same trend, confirming the conclusion.
Identify the best meaning of quantitative information in an informational text.

Information shown with numbers, measurements, or statistics. Quantitative means expressed in numbers rather than words.
Identify the best conclusion: Text says exercise improves heart health; chart shows heart rate drops over weeks. What conclusion fits?

The chart supports the claim that exercise improves heart health over time. Data trend supports the text's health claim.
Choose the best integrated sentence: Text says drought harms crops; map shows driest areas in the west. What sentence fits?

Drought damage is greatest in the western areas shown as driest on the map. Links text's cause (drought) to map's location data.
What is the purpose of a caption under a photograph in an informational article?

Explain what the image shows and why it matters to the topic. Captions contextualize visuals by connecting them to the main topic.
Find the correct conclusion: A line graph rises steadily; what does that usually show?

The measured value increases over time. Rising lines indicate growth or increase in the data.
Identify the correct statement if the text says 'about half' and the pie chart shows $50\%$ .

The visual supports the text: $50\%$ is about half. Half equals $50\%$ , showing text-visual agreement.
What is a key difference between qualitative and quantitative information?

Qualitative describes; quantitative uses numbers or measurements. Qualitative = descriptive qualities; quantitative = numerical data.
Which option is the best definition of a credible source for a chart or infographic?

A trustworthy author or organization with verifiable data. Credibility requires expertise and evidence-based information.
Which option best matches the bar chart: A: Most students walk. B: Most students ride the bus.

B: Most students ride the bus. The correct answer matches the visual data presented.
What is the main purpose of a caption under a photo in an informational text?

Explain what the image shows and why it matters. Captions provide context and significance for visual elements.
What do labels on the $x$ -axis and $y$ -axis tell you when reading a graph?

What each axis measures and the units used. Axis labels show variables and their measurement scales.
Identify the best definition of a source: What is a secondary source?

A later analysis or explanation based on primary sources. Secondary = created after, analyzing primary sources.
Identify the best interpretation: A pie chart shows one slice is about half the circle.

That category makes up about $50\%$ of the whole. Pie charts show parts of a whole as percentages.
What does the term qualitative information mean in informational texts?

Information shown with descriptions, traits, or categories (not numbers). Qualitative = descriptive data about qualities, not quantities.
What is the main purpose of a chart or graph in an informational text?

Show data or trends quickly and clearly. Visual formats convey patterns more efficiently than text alone.
Identify the best integration: Text says recycling rose; graph shows rise from $20\%$ to $35\%$ . What should you conclude?

Recycling increased, rising from $20\%$ to $35\%$ . Combines general trend (text) with specific data (graph).
Identify what you should do when two sources about the same topic contradict each other.

Compare evidence, check dates/sources, and decide which is better supported. Contradictions require critical evaluation of source reliability.
What is a key (legend) in a map or graph used for?

It explains what symbols, colors, or lines represent. Keys decode visual elements so readers understand the data.
What is the main purpose of a legend (key) on a map, chart, or graph?

Define what symbols, colors, or patterns represent. Legends decode visual elements so readers can interpret data.
What is a coherent understanding of a topic after reading text and viewing visuals?

A consistent summary that fits all reliable evidence from both formats. Coherent means unified and logically connected across sources.
Which option best integrates details: Text says "Most energy came from wind," and a pie chart shows Wind $55\%$ , Solar $25\%$ , Hydro $20\%$ .

Wind provided the majority at $55\%$ , more than solar and hydro combined. This merges the text's claim with precise chart percentages.
What is the main purpose of a map in an informational text?

Show locations and spatial relationships. Maps convey geographic information text cannot easily describe.
Which source best answers a question about parts of a machine: a diagram, a line graph, or a map?

A diagram. Diagrams excel at showing component relationships.
Identify the best summary that integrates both sources: Text says "rainfall rose," and a bar chart shows $2$ in., $3$ in., $4$ in. over 3 years.

Rainfall increased each year from $2$ to $4$ inches. This combines the trend (text) with specific values (chart).
Identify the best definition of a source: What is a primary source?

A firsthand account or original document from the time of an event. Primary = created during the event by participants/witnesses.

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