Activity Overview
In this activity, students will identify how additional visual and graphic information in the text is helpful in understanding the content.
The question is, “How are the graphic resources helpful to understanding the events?”
The answers provided are:
- The graphic resources provide a concise description of the events.
- The graphic resources provide a timeline of events.
- The graphic resources provide additional information about the topic.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective:Create a spider map that identifies how additional visual and graphic information in the text helps understanding.
Student Instructions:
- Click “Start Assignment” and give your storyboard a name.
- Add a title in the title bar.
- In each description box, write a way that visual and graphic information helps understanding of the text.
- In each cell, illustrate an example from the book and use text to describe the scene if you would like.
- Save and exit when you are done.
Lesson Plan Reference
Activity Overview
In this activity, students will identify how additional visual and graphic information in the text is helpful in understanding the content.
The question is, “How are the graphic resources helpful to understanding the events?”
The answers provided are:
- The graphic resources provide a concise description of the events.
- The graphic resources provide a timeline of events.
- The graphic resources provide additional information about the topic.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective:Create a spider map that identifies how additional visual and graphic information in the text helps understanding.
Student Instructions:
- Click “Start Assignment” and give your storyboard a name.
- Add a title in the title bar.
- In each description box, write a way that visual and graphic information helps understanding of the text.
- In each cell, illustrate an example from the book and use text to describe the scene if you would like.
- Save and exit when you are done.
Lesson Plan Reference
How Tos about Text Structure
How to teach students to create their own graphic organizers for text comprehension
Empower students by showing them how to make personalized graphic organizers, such as spider maps or timelines, to better understand complex texts. Graphic organizers help students visually break down information, making it easier to grasp key ideas and supporting details.
Model creating a simple graphic organizer on the board
Demonstrate how to build a spider map or timeline using a passage from your current text. Think aloud as you choose main ideas and supporting details, so students can see your thought process and how visuals connect with the text.
Guide students to brainstorm key text elements together
Facilitate a class discussion to identify important events, facts, or concepts in the reading. Encourage students to suggest what should go in each section of the organizer, reinforcing active reading and collaboration.
Have students draw and fill out their own organizers
Instruct students to create their own graphic organizer based on the class brainstorm. Remind them to use both visuals and short text descriptions to represent information clearly and creatively.
Invite students to share and discuss their organizers
Encourage students to present their organizers in pairs or small groups. Prompt them to explain how each section helped them understand the text better, building confidence and comprehension skills.
Frequently Asked Questions about Text Structure
How do graphic resources help students understand events in a text?
Graphic resources like timelines, charts, and images help students by making events clearer and easier to follow. They provide a visual summary and highlight key details, which supports better comprehension of the text.
What is a spider map and how can it be used in reading lessons?
A spider map is a graphic organizer that helps students organize ideas visually. In reading lessons, students use spider maps to list ways visuals support understanding, connecting main ideas with supporting details for deeper learning.
What are some examples of visual and graphic information used in texts for 4th and 5th graders?
Common examples include timelines, maps, diagrams, charts, and photographs. These visuals help break down complex information, making it more accessible for 4th and 5th grade students.
How can teachers assess student understanding of graphic resources in texts?
Teachers can assess understanding by having students create spider maps, answer comprehension questions, or provide examples of how visuals aid their learning. These activities show how well students interpret and use graphic resources.
What are the steps for students to complete a spider map assignment about visual information in a story?
Students should: 1) Click 'Start Assignment', 2) Name the storyboard, 3) Add a title, 4) List ways visuals help understanding in each description box, 5) Illustrate examples from the book, and 6) Save and exit when finished.
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