Graphic Elements in Informational Texts

Found at the beginning of sections in a passage- help the reader know what different sections of the text are about

• headings

• labels

• special print

• Illustrations

This is an example of a ___________?

• Index

• Table of contents

• Chart/Graph

• Caption

Found under pictures, diagrams, charts or photographs to help the reader better understand the picture of diagram.

• Illustrations

• Captions

• Glossary

• Chart

information presented in picture form

• picture/illustration

• charts/graphs

• tables

• graphics

design elements added to a document (pictures, photos, clipart, tables, and charts)

• picture/illustration

• diagram

• tables

• graphics

picture or other image within a text

• digital text

• informational text

• text/print features

• graphic feature

tools that help readers understand nonfiction text

• autobiography

• text/print features

• biography

• nonfiction

to make words darker for explanation (words)

• italics

• caption

• bold

• subheading

What is the purpose of graphic elements in informational texts?

• To entertain the reader

• To provide additional information

• To confuse the reader

• To replace the text

Which of the following is NOT considered a graphic element in informational texts?

• Photograph

• Chart

• Table

• Paragraph