Visuals
What is a visual? Give an example.
Chart
Graph
Map
Photograph
Illustration
Diagram
What is a chart?
A chart is a visual way to represent data.
What is a graph?
A diagram showing the relationship between data.
What is a diagram?
An illustration or photograph that has labels to show parts or how something works.
Name one interactive element you might find on a webpage.
Video
Buttons
Maps
Dropdowns
Forms
How can a photograph help you understand a text better?
A photograph shows you a real-life picture of what the text is talking about.
How does a chart help you compare information?
A chart shows the difference between two categories.
How can a graph show changes over time?
A line graph shows changes over time by connecting data points plotted at different time intervals.
How does a diagram help explain a process?
A diagram shows the order of steps involved and uses symbols or arrows to show the flow of information.
How can animations help you understand information on a website?
By providing visual cues and feedback
Name a type of visual that shows how something is made.
A diagram could show how something is made.
What types of information can be displayed in a chart?
Data
Name two types of graphs you know.
Bar Graph
Line Graph
Scatter Plot
Pie Graph
What is one example of a diagram you might find in a science book?
Water Cycle
Explain how hyperlinks can lead you to more information.
Hyperlinks take you to a new website.
Why do authors use visuals in their texts?
What does a simple bar graph show?
How does a line graph show trends?
A line graph shows changes over time.
Why are labels important in a diagram?
Labels show the order of steps or labels an illustration so that you understand how something works.
Discuss how web elements can engage a reader differently than text alone.
Web elements allow readers to interact with the information being provided.
What is the difference between a visual and a written description?
A visual shows information through images, while a written description explains it in words.
How does a chart help you understand data from a text?
A chart visually represents data so that you can identify trends, patterns, and comparisons between data points.
What is the purpose of a title on a graph?
It tells what the graph is about.
How can diagrams help us understand processes?
They show steps in a clear and organized way.
Name 3 web elements.
Buttons
Hyperlinks
Illustrations
Photographs
Interactive Maps