Reading Diagrams

When a reader is given passage with several text features (headings, subheadings, diagrams), how could you determine the central idea of the text?

• By reading only the headings

• By looking at the diagrams

• By reading the headings, subheadings, and analyzing the diagrams

• By ignoring the text features and reading the text only

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Words written under pictures, graphs, charts, diagrams

• Organize

• Selection

• Emphasis / emphasize

• Caption

What graphic feature is shown in this example?

• photograph

• table

• map

• diagram

In the book she's reading, Jenny sees a picture of a plant with different parts labeled. This is a ________.

• diagram

• table

• caption

• vocabulary word

What is the purpose of a diagram in a text?

• To provide a visual representation of information

• To confuse the reader

• To replace the text entirely

• To serve as a decorative element

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a diagram?

• Labels

• Captions

• Paragraphs

• Arrows

When analyzing a diagram, what should you look for first?

• The colors used

• The labels and captions

• The size of the diagram

• The page number

In a diagram showing the water cycle, what would arrows most likely indicate?

• The flow of water

• The color of water

• The taste of water

• The temperature of water

What is a common use of diagrams in instructional texts?

• To illustrate complex processes

• To replace written instructions

• To entertain the reader

• To fill space on the page

How can diagrams enhance understanding of a text?

• By providing a break from reading

• By offering a visual explanation

• By making the text longer

• By distracting the reader