G.T. English Mr. du Preez

Maps Graphs Pictures diagrams Flowcharts Tables Besides reading the text, how else may we get information from a piece of non-fiction writing? Maps Graphs Pictures diagrams Flowcharts Tables

These are all called: graphic aides Graphs & Bar Charts Pie Charts Pictures and diagrams Maps

Watch the video about maps! Try the Easy Quiz.

Watch the video about Graphs! Try the Hard Quiz

Two Important Concepts regarding graphic aids: Importance – Some information in a graphic may be more important than other information. Extension – Some graphics contain additional information that is not present in the written text.

Today we are going to read a selection from:

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Vocabulary formed contained combined peak freshwater Temperature put together into one created Pointy top of a mountain water that is not salty how hot or cold something is held within

Recap What are graphic aids? 2. How can graphic aids support a text?