Explaining How Data Contributes to Text Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: RI.4.7

Core Standard
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We will often see a graph, chart, or simple data table and focus our attention on that visual rather than reading the text first and seeing how it aids in understanding what was written. We are just so prone to pay attention to shiny things. The U.S. news has built a brand based on this tendency of ours. This selection of worksheets has students place value on the data that is presented relative to the written text that it accompanies.

Data Contributes to Text Worksheets:

Westlake Chess Tournament – We ask you to interpret a schedule for two students.

A Healthy Diet – Use a healthy guide, which is really your standard table, and a reading passage to answer questions.

Get out the Grease! – We try to really use everything here. We read a passage and use a standard bar graph.

Built for Speed – More histograms for you to interpret.

Camp Couture – Help Phoebe, Isabel, Corrine and Jayden read their Fashion Camp schedule.

School Days – Do kids in the United States spend more or less time in school than kids in other countries? Study the chart provided.

Term Limits – Nowadays it is a law that no one can be elected for more than two four-year terms.

Compare and Contrast Spider Web – Everyone thinks spiders are insects, but are they?

Gods and Goddesses – You are probably familiar with the names of the Greek gods in the table.

A Change for the Better! – The Potter family is turning over a new leaf. From now own, they are going to eat only super healthy food.

Everything Must Go! – Study the advertisement. Then use the information to answer each question. Circle the correct answer.

Costa Rica – Jill is planning a trip to Costa Rica and wants to learn more about the country. Read the passage. Study the map.

Mrs. Miller's Errand – Mrs. Miller has traveled from Dalton to Prospect to do some shopping. Help her to navigate by answering the questions below.

Cells – Study the diagram. Write a short paragraph that compares and contrasts animal and plant cells.

What is an "LED"? – A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that gives off visible light when an electric current runs through it.

How Do Visual Aids Contribute to Text?


One of the really important techniques of teaching is to diversify the teaching materials. This is essential to make learning fun and interactive. It is also important because different children learn differently. You never know which method would be beneficial for children. The usage of visual aids is an important technique to make children learn about different things. It is very impactful for learning as children tend to remember information taught through visual aids more.


Simple and plain text and, words can be boring. They do not really have any eye-catching material that would stay in mind for long. This is not the case with visual aids. Visual aids can be colorful and vibrant that sparks the interests of children. Not only that, but information that is presented visually for learning can be a lot more engaging and interactive.


Here are some of the common visual aids that are used in classrooms for learning.


Timelines


Timelines are usually used in history class. This is because there are several dates to remember in chronological order. Simple text can get really difficult to understand and remember. Timelines are easier to remember. They are organized in a pattern that can be easily understood by the students.


Diagrams


Diagrams are important learning visual aids. Simple text cannot always explain the complexities of certain things. You will have to take a look at the details to understand the context. Diagrams are helpful in learning.


Animations


Animations are also used as learning visual aids in many textbooks. They are colorful graphics that add fun to learning. Animations help a lot in memorizing difficult text.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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