1. Over the Top: The True Adventures of Volcan0 Chasers
Graphic Aids and Reading Rate

2. Text Analysis: Graphic Aids
Magazine articles like the one we are reading today often contain graphic aids.
Graphic aids are visual representations of information.
Writers use these to highlight or summarize important concepts and to explain things in fewer words.

3. Text Analysis: Graphic Aids
As you read, use a chart like the one shown below to takes notes on the articles graphic aids.
Graphic Aid
What it Explains
Notes…

4. Reading Strategy: Adjust Reading Rate to Purpose
Effective readers change the speed at which they read to suit their purpose. Try this as you read the article.
When your purpose is to…
Adjust your rate like this…
Get an overview of the article
Skim before you begin. This involves quickly reading the title subheadings, and any graphic aids
Find key words or particular information
Scan the text. This involves moving your eyes quickly over the text, looking for the info or words you need.
Gain a full understanding or clarify something
Read the material at a slower pace, and reread if needed.