Focus Skill: Graphic Aids Created By: Agatha Lee March 2009

Focus Skill:

Graphic AidsCreated By:Agatha Lee March 2009

Graphic Aids help you see facts quickly and

easily.

Schools Mascots

Lakewood Elementary School

Explorers

Central High School

Red Devils

Graphic Aids help readers understand the text.

A lot of nonfiction stories includegraphic aids.

Examples include diagrams, timelines,

maps, charts, and graphs.

A diagram shows the parts of

somethingor how

something works.

A timeline shows events in the order they

happened.

A map is a picture that shows where places are.

A chart has rows,columns, and headings.

Student Age Height Weight

Serena 7 52 inches 49 pounds

Noah 8 48 inches 47 pounds

Jacob 8 50 inches 48 pounds

A graph is a drawing that gives information about the amounts of

things.

0369121518212427

August September October November

BoysGirls

Let’s practice!

In which part is the coal burned?

The coal is burned in the firebox.

Where does the driver stand?

The driver stands on the footplate.

What happens in the boiler?

The Boiler is a place where steam is made.

True or False: The wheel is made of iron.

False: The wheel is made of wood.

How many doors does a prairie dog’s home have?

A prairie dog’s home has two doors.

What do you think would happen if a foxwent in the prairie dog’s home?

I think the prairie dog would run out the back door.

How many sleeping rooms are in this home?

There are two sleeping rooms in this home.

True or False: I need to look at this map to see where to

buy two tickets to see the bird show.False: This map does not show you where to buy tickets.

If I walk through this gate and turn lefton the first path, what will I see?

I will see the seals.

If I visit this zoo, will I be able to buy a bag of chips?

Yes, there is a place to buy snacks.