Focus Skill: Graphic Aids

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Focus SkillGraphic Aids
Created By Agatha Lee March 2009
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Graphic Aids help you see facts quickly and
easily.
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Graphic Aids help readers understand the text.
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A lot of nonfiction stories include graphic
aids. Examples include diagrams, timelines, maps,
charts, and graphs.
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A diagram shows the parts of somethingor how
something works.
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A timeline shows events in the order they
happened.
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A map is a picture that shows where places are.
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A chart has rows,columns, and headings.
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A graph is a drawing that gives information about
the amounts of things.
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Lets practice!
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What book does Mrs. Smith like the best?
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Which book is listed more than once in the chart?
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Which teacher likes Green Eggs and Ham?
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What is the most popular month?
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Who were the Homework Super Stars in October?
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Which month was Brandon a Homework Super Star?
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Who was a Homework Super Star more than once?