Visual-Verbal Relationships

• What is the objective of visual-verbal relationships?

  To explain visual-verbal relationships in texts
• How do visuals and verbal text work together?

  They supplement and clarify each other
• What are the most commonly used graphics?

  Data, graphical representations, informational maps
• What is expository text designed to do?

  Explain, inform, or describe specific topics
• Why do authors use graphics in expository text?

  To help readers understand the concepts presented
• What is the concept of visual-verbal symbiosis?

  Visuals support verbals, and vice versa
• What did Dwyer (1988) find about verbal and visual literacies?

  They facilitate student achievement when combined
• What do graphs show?

  Relation between variable quantities
• What do bar graphs show?

  Independent numbers without relation
• What do line graphs illustrate?

  How numbers change over time
• What is a pictograph?

  A bar graph using pictures for data
• What does a pie graph show?

  How a whole is divided into parts
• What is a table also known as?

  A matrix
• What does a map represent?

  Spatial arrangement or distribution of data
• What do captioned graphics provide?

  A title or description for illustrations
• What does a flowchart show?

  The sequence of actions in a system
• What is the total number of Iris bulbs Andrea planted?

  21
• How many roses did Andrea plant altogether?

  7
• What did Andrea plant the most?

  Daffodils
• What is the total number of purple flowers Andrea planted?

  26
• How many purple Azaleas did Andrea plant more than pink Azaleas?

  6
• What are the steps for the homework learning task?

  1. Think of a topic
  2. Illustrate it in a graph, table, or chart
  3. Construct 5 relevant questions about the infographic
  4. Indicate its title
  5. Follow the provided rubric
• What are the criteria for evaluating graphs/charts in the learning task?

  • Appropriate use of graphs/charts (8 points)
  • Design elements enhance understanding (7 points)
  • Creativity in visual presentation (7 points)
  • Accurate facts/details and relevant questions (8 points)