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Many texts contain graphical images in the form of charts, graphs, photographs, political cartoons, diagrams, or sketches that aid in the reading process. Most of the time, students are not taught to explicitly think about these images as they read. Furthermore, it is not enough to simply skim over the graphics in a text. Some graphics require examination and analysis of how they connect to the surrounding text. Students can deepen their understanding of a text by connecting graphical images to the surrounding text before and during their reading. As students preview graphics, they will want to think about what the graphic is representing and how it connects to its surrounding text.
PREPARATION:
Determine what text will be read. This text must have a graphical or nonlinguistic component for students to analyze.
STEPS:
STUDENT SCAN TEXT: Instruct students to scan the assigned text, including the graphics.
STUDENTS FILL OUT FORM: Ask them to fill out Student Resource: Connecting Graphics to Accompanying Text.
SHARE RESPONSES: Have shoulder partners share their responses, adding any new ideas or thoughts from the conversation to Student Resource: Connecting Graphics to Accompanying Text.
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