Read a graphic’s purpose

Supplied materials

• Paper and pencil, or a browser text area. All named people/events/records are fictional learning inputs.
• Worked case: Plan: dates of an invention’s development. Graphic: labeled parts drawing. Heading job: entire report title. Test action: measured the wheel.
• Primary check: Plan: jammed wheel and a repair. Graphic: readings from Monday to Friday. Heading job: major section. Observation: model recorded on Monday.

Learn the idea

A labeled diagram shows parts, a time-series graph shows change, a proportional chart shows shares and a flow diagram shows steps. A graphic is useful when its format fits the question.

Identify the stated graphic format and the question it answers. Read labels and any units before interpreting details.

Example to read or listen to: Plan: dates of an invention’s development. Graphic: labeled parts drawing. Heading job: entire report title. Test action: measured the wheel. The answer is parts and locations. The relevant input states: Graphic: labeled parts drawing. This fits parts and locations. A labeled diagram shows parts, a time-series graph shows change, a proportional chart shows shares and a flow diagram shows steps. A graphic is useful when its format fits the question. A decorative picture is not a labeled measurement.

1. Read or listen to the worked example. Say what the reading or writing task asks you to find. An adult can help with unfamiliar words.
2. Identify the stated graphic format and the question it answers. Read labels and any units before interpreting details.
3. Check the worked solution: parts and locations. The relevant input states: Graphic: labeled parts drawing. This fits parts and locations. A labeled diagram shows parts, a time-series graph shows change, a proportional chart shows shares and a flow diagram shows steps. A graphic is useful when its format fits the question. A decorative picture is not a labeled measurement.
4. Try the question and the practice questions. Point to the words that helped you choose before checking the feedback.

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Take it further

Optional extra practice: Write a short explanation of a fictional paper bridge with sections Materials and Testing. Supplied record: paper, two books, three toy blocks held before bending. Add a labeled diagram and a caption. Report the observed test without calling the design perfect. Practice this lesson’s skill as you complete the task. Use this idea to check your work: A labeled diagram shows parts, a time-series graph shows change, a proportional chart shows shares and a flow diagram shows steps. A graphic is useful when its format fits the question.

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