Graphs, charts, maps, diagrams. Reading and comprehending informational text is far more than just decoding the words on a page. Here's a packet that provides young readers with practice answering constructed response questions using information found in graphics. While doing so, they'll learn interesting facts about ancient civilizations as well.

Concepts

informational texts, ancient civilizations

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• If learners are new to informational graphics, use the packet to model how to read the various images
• Copy and project the illustrations so that all viewers can see the details of the images
• The questions can be used for group work or for individual assessment of reading comprehension

Pros

• Questions that ask kids to read graphs, charts, maps, and diagrams are included
• Readers must also refer to other sources to correctly respond

Cons

• Some of the maps are difficult to read