English·Reading Comprehension·procedural
Interpreting visual information in texts
Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively in informational texts (e.g., charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, animations) and explain how it contributes to understanding the text
Suggested ages 9–10
Learning journey
Your child is developing sophisticated reading skills — analysing how authors structure texts, comparing different perspectives, understanding themes and literary devices, and integrating information from multiple sources.
Evidence of understanding
- Read and interpret data from a chart, graph, or table included in an informational text and explain how it supports or extends the written information
- Explain how a diagram, map, or timeline in an informational text helps the reader understand the topic in ways that words alone might not
- Synthesise information from both the written text and a visual element (graph, illustration, infographic) to draw a conclusion that neither source provides independently
Assessment prompt
When Interpreting visual information in texts reads a non-fiction article that includes a chart or timeline, can they explain what extra information those visuals add — beyond what the written text says?
Standards alignment
RI.4.7US · ccss-ela
RI.4.7
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 4