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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.
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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.