Grade 8 Consolidation - Lesson 8 (Reading Non Linear Text).pptx

Grade 8 Consolidation - Lesson 8 (Reading Non Linear Text).pptxGrade 8 Consolidation - Lesson 8 (Reading Non Linear Text).pptxGrade 8 Consolidation - Lesson 8 (Reading Non Linear Text).pptxGrade 8 Consolidation - Lesson 8 (Reading Non Linear Text).pptx

1. CAMPERS!

2. CONSOLIDATION CAMP Lesson 8 Reading Non-Linear Texts

3. Key Idea Locating and interpreting information in non-linear texts

4. Most Essential Learning Competencies: Explain visual-verbal relationships illustrated in tables, graphs, and information maps found in expository texts Compare and contrast the presentation of the same topic in different multimodal texts Synthesize essential information found in various sources

5. Component 1: Short review Q1. What are some types of information texts you know ? Answer: Expository (or information reports), explanation.

6. Component 1: Short review Q2. What is the purpose of information texts ? Answer: To provide information about things, processes or phenomena.

7. Component 1: Short review Q3. What are some features of information texts ? Answer: They are factual or non-fiction texts; they give us information or explain things.

8. Component 2: Purpose of the lesson In this lesson: We are going to look at a different way of organizing information . We are going to focus on how information can be communicated visually . You are going to learn some strategies for making sense of information from an infographic .

9. Component 3: Lesson Language Practice Vocabulary Linear Text Non-Linear Text Multiple Reading Paths Infograpic

10. Written material consisting of words with no pictures , illustrations or images. Linear Text Non-Linear Text Material that uses visuals such as pictures , drawings or images to communicate information.

11. Reading in linear , nonlinear or non-sequential way; the readers can choose their own reading path. information + graphic - a representation of information using pictures and diagrams designed to make the data easy to understand at a glance. Infograpic Multiple Reading Paths

12. Component 4A: Reading text

13. Here are some tips on getting information from a non-linear text. R A E S S READ ANALYZE EXAMINE STUDY SUMMARIZE

14. Read the title which gives the gist of what the image is about. Analyze the information by examining the images and words thoroughly. Examine the pictures, symbols or shapes that tell information. Study the relationship of the information and images deeply. Summarize the information in the text.

15. Component 4B Questions Q1. What does this infographic show ? (Write your answer in a full sentence.) Answer : The infographic shows different aspects of a healthy lifestyle in a heart-shaped image. This suggests a healthy lifestyle is something to like and is good for the heart.

16. Component 4B Questions Q2. According to the graphic, what does a healthy lifestyle include ? Answer : A diet of healthy food ; fitness and sporting activities.

17. Component 4B Questions Q3. What are some examples of healthy food provided in the image? Answer : Healthy food including fruit, e.g., apple, pear, strawberry; vegetables ,e.g., carrot, broccoli, cauliflower; healthy drinks, e.g., water, fruit juice, green tea .

18. Component 4B Questions Q4. Do you think the information in this image is arranged effectively ? Give reasons for your answer.

19. Component 4B Questions Q5. How could you organize the information in this graphic differently? Create your own non-linear text using some of the information in the image. Answer : (Various responses are acceptable, e.g., table , concept map )

20. Component 4B Questions Q6. Using the information in the infographic , write an expository paragraph to present the information as a linear text. Answer : (Paragraph should display structure and features of an information report.)

21. Component 5: Lesson Conclusion Questions: 1. The focus of the lesson was on learning about how to locate and interpret information presented visually . How has the lesson helped you to make sense of a non-linear text ?

22. Component 5: Lesson Conclusion Question 2. Which questions were easy to answer ? Why ? Question 3. What strategies did you use to answer the harder questions ?

23. Campers!