Illustrations in Informational Texts— Let’s Practice!

Illustrations in Informational Texts— Let’s Practice! exercise

• What types of illustrations can be found in informational texts?

  Hints

  Think about the different types of visual aids mentioned.

  Consider how each illustration contributes to understanding the corresponding informational text.

  These are the types of illustrations that can be found in an informational text.

  Solution

  Informational texts can include illustrations such as photographs, maps, diagrams, and graphs.

• What illustrations do you see here?

  Hints

  Think about visual representations of real-life scenes or objects captured through a camera lens.

  Consider the axes, labels, and shapes within the image to determine how data points are plotted and analyzed.

  Pay attention to labels and legends that provide information about the locations represented on the map.

  Solution

  These are the correct answers.

• What type of illustration would be most effective in enhancing readers' understanding and enjoyment of this article?

  Hints

  Think about what visual aid would best represent the natural beauty and attractions of a national park.

  Consider what type of illustration would immerse readers in the author's experience and make the article more engaging and relatable.

  Maps tell us the location of places or give us directions. They wouldn't necessarily show scenic views or wildlife.

  Solution

  In an article about a recent trip to a national park, you might expect to see photographs capturing scenic views, wildlife encounters, or outdoor activities such as hiking or camping.

  These photographs would help readers visualize the landscapes, wildlife, and experiences described in the article, enhancing their understanding of the author's adventure.

• What are the four types of pictures that help us understand information better, and how do they make it easier to understand what we read?

  Hints

  What data does this graph tell us?

  What does this photograph show us?

  Solution

  Photographs show real things to help us understand the story better.

  Maps show us where things are, like countries, rivers, and mountains, so we can see where the story is happening.

  Diagrams draw pictures to explain how things work or how they are connected in the story.

  Graphs make numbers easier to understand by showing them as pictures, so we can see how things change in the story.

• What illustrations do you see here?

  Hints

  Photographs display real-life scenes or objects to help us grasp the story more easily.

  Graphs visually represent numerical information, making it simpler to understand trends and relationships in the story.

  Solution

  These are the correct answers.

• What type of illustration would be most effective in enhancing readers' understanding and enjoyment of this article?

  Hints

  Consider what types of visual aids would effectively convey both the environmental changes affecting polar bears, and the scientific data supporting these changes.

  Think about how each type of illustration—photographs, maps, diagrams, and graphs—can contribute different perspectives and information to the understanding of climate change impacts on polar bear populations.

  Pay close attention to which answer elements are capitalized and lowercase.

  Solution

  For a scientific report discussing the impact of climate change on polar bear populations, a combination of photographs, maps, and graphs would provide the most comprehensive understanding of the issue.

  Photographs could show the real-life effects of melting ice caps and habitat loss on polar bear habitats.

  Maps could illustrate the geographic distribution of polar bear populations and their habitats, highlighting regions most affected by climate change.

  Graphs could depict data on temperature trends, sea ice extent, and polar bear population dynamics over time, providing quantitative insights into the relationship between climate change and polar bear populations.