Use Illustrations to Understand Text - 3rd Grade Reading
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What is the main purpose of using both illustrations and the words in an informational text?
What is the main purpose of using both illustrations and the words in an informational text?
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To understand the text more clearly by combining both sources. Illustrations provide visual details that enhance written information.
To understand the text more clearly by combining both sources. Illustrations provide visual details that enhance written information.
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What is the best way to use a caption with a photograph to understand the text?
What is the best way to use a caption with a photograph to understand the text?
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Use the caption to identify what the photo shows and why it matters. Captions explain significance and connect visuals to main text.
Use the caption to identify what the photo shows and why it matters. Captions explain significance and connect visuals to main text.
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What is a caption in an informational text?
What is a caption in an informational text?
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A short text that explains a picture, photo, map, or diagram. Captions provide context for visual elements.
A short text that explains a picture, photo, map, or diagram. Captions provide context for visual elements.
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What should you do first when an illustration and the text both give information about the same topic?
What should you do first when an illustration and the text both give information about the same topic?
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Compare them to see how they match and add details. Comparing helps identify connections and complementary information.
Compare them to see how they match and add details. Comparing helps identify connections and complementary information.
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Which text feature is most likely to show where an event happens: a map, a timeline, or a glossary?
Which text feature is most likely to show where an event happens: a map, a timeline, or a glossary?
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A map. Maps show locations and geographical information.
A map. Maps show locations and geographical information.
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Which text feature is most likely to show when events happen: a timeline, a map, or a caption?
Which text feature is most likely to show when events happen: a timeline, a map, or a caption?
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A timeline. Timelines display chronological order of events.
A timeline. Timelines display chronological order of events.
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What does a photograph in an informational text usually provide best?
What does a photograph in an informational text usually provide best?
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A realistic view that shows what something looks like. Photos capture actual appearance better than drawings.
A realistic view that shows what something looks like. Photos capture actual appearance better than drawings.
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Which illustration type most often shows parts of something: diagram, map, or timeline?
Which illustration type most often shows parts of something: diagram, map, or timeline?
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Diagram. Diagrams break down complex objects into labeled components.
Diagram. Diagrams break down complex objects into labeled components.
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Identify what a label on a diagram usually tells you.
Identify what a label on a diagram usually tells you.
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The name of a part or place shown in the picture. Labels identify specific components in illustrations.
The name of a part or place shown in the picture. Labels identify specific components in illustrations.
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Which option best answers how something works using a diagram: list parts only or explain the process using labeled parts?
Which option best answers how something works using a diagram: list parts only or explain the process using labeled parts?
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Explain the process using the labeled parts. Understanding function requires connecting parts to process.
Explain the process using the labeled parts. Understanding function requires connecting parts to process.
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Identify the strongest evidence for when an event happened: a timeline date or a photo that shows a building?
Identify the strongest evidence for when an event happened: a timeline date or a photo that shows a building?
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A timeline date. Timelines provide precise temporal evidence.
A timeline date. Timelines provide precise temporal evidence.
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Which choice best uses a map to explain a trip: name places only or use the map to tell the route and location?
Which choice best uses a map to explain a trip: name places only or use the map to tell the route and location?
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Use the map to tell the route and location. Maps provide spatial context beyond just naming locations.
Use the map to tell the route and location. Maps provide spatial context beyond just naming locations.
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Which option best shows understanding of both text and photo: describe only the photo or connect the photo to the text idea?
Which option best shows understanding of both text and photo: describe only the photo or connect the photo to the text idea?
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Connect the photo to the text idea. Understanding requires linking visual and textual information.
Connect the photo to the text idea. Understanding requires linking visual and textual information.
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Identify the best action when a diagram shows steps but the text explains reasons.
Identify the best action when a diagram shows steps but the text explains reasons.
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Combine them: use the diagram for steps and the text for reasons. Different sources provide complementary information types.
Combine them: use the diagram for steps and the text for reasons. Different sources provide complementary information types.
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What should you do if the illustration seems to contradict what the text says?
What should you do if the illustration seems to contradict what the text says?
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Reread both and check captions, labels, and context for accuracy. Contradictions require careful review to resolve confusion.
Reread both and check captions, labels, and context for accuracy. Contradictions require careful review to resolve confusion.
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