Linear and Non-linear texts

Linear and Non-linear texts

by JENICA JINTALAN

Linear and Non-linear texts

by JENICA JINTALAN

Poll

Which do you think is easier to read and understand?

​Linear and Nonlinear Texts

Linear and Non-linear texts

by JENICA JINTALAN

​Today's Learning Objectives:

​MELC1: Explain visual-verbal relationships illustrated in tables, graphs, and information maps found in expository texts

​1. Define linear and non-linear texts

​2. Identify the different examples of non-linear texts and their uses

Linear and Non-linear texts

by JENICA JINTALAN

EXPOSITORY TEXTS

-are designed to explain, inform, and present facts on specific topics

5 common examples of expository writing are descriptive essays, process essays, comparison essays, cause and effect essays, and problem/solution essays

Poll

​Based on the given examples earlier, which do you think is the linear text and which is the non-linear text?

​LINEAR TEXTS

​​ -  refer to traditional text that needs to be read from beginning to the end while nonlinear text refers to text that does not need to be read from beginning to the end.

​Examples of Linear Texts

speeches​

essays

​letters

novels

newspaper articles

poems

NONLINEAR TEXTS

​​ -  texts are combined with visual elements

​- the reading path is non-sequential

​Examples of Nonlinear Texts

flowcharts

maps

encyclopedias

graphs

diagrams

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a non-linear text?

• Diagram

• Graphs

• Educational Text

• Table

Multiple Choice

Pie Graph is used _____________________

• to show percentage or proportional data

• to make predictions based on a data

• to compare two points in an emotionally powerful way

• to see whether the outputs of two or more processes are different

Multiple Choice

Non-linear texts are used to ________________

• summarize figures

• show trends

• show comparisons

• all of the above

NON-LINEAR TEXTS

EXAMPLES​

​1. Graphs

​ - Bar Graph, Line Graph, Circle Graph

​2. Tables

​3. Information Maps

​ - Venn Diagram, T-Chart, Tree Chart, Spider Map

​1. GRAPHS

​a. Bar Graph

​b. Line Graph

​c. Circle Graph

Multiple Choice

Which is a bar graph graph?

Multiple Choice

A Bar Graph uses bars to show data.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

The bars in a Bar Graph can be vertical (up and down), or horizontal (across).

• TRUE

• FALSE

​BAR GRAPH

​BAR GRAPH

​No. of sales

Kpop Groups

Multiple Choice

In a Bar Graph, the longer the bar, the lower its value.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUTH:

​In Bar Graphs, the longer the bar, the greater its value.

Multiple Choice

A bar graph makes it easy to compare sets of data between different groups at a glance.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Bar graphs are ideal for visualizing the distribution of data when we only have two categories.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUTH:

​Bar graphs are ideal for visualizing the distribution of data not only when we have two categories, but also when we have more than three categories.

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Multiple Choice

Which is a line graph?

LINE GRAPH

Multiple Choice

A Line Graph graphically displays data that changes continuously over time. Each line graph consists of points that connect data to show a trend (continuous change).

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Which of the following uses of Line Graphs is NOT TRUE?

• When you want to show trends. For example, how house prices have increased over time.

• When you want to make predictions based on a data history over time.

• When it tries to show the relationship of each variable in tabular form.

• When comparing two or more different variables, situations, and information over a given period of time.

Uses of line graphs:

a. When you want to show trends. For example, how house prices have increased over time.

b. When you want to make predictions based on a data history over time.

c. When comparing two or more different variables, situations, and information over a given period of time.

LINE GRAPH

LINE GRAPH

LINE GRAPH

Multiple Choice

Line graphs do not have an x-axis and a y-axis.

• TRUE

• FALSE

​TRUTH:

Line graphs have an x-axis and a y-axis.

Open Ended

What is the kind of graph i?

CIRCLE GRAPH

Open Ended

What is the graph all about?

Open Ended

What age range has the highest percentage?

​2. TABLES

Open Ended

With this example, in 1-3 words, how can you describe a table?

​TABLES - are structured for organizing and displaying information, with data arranged in columns and rows. Information is displayed as text, using words and numbers, and grid lines may be present or not.

​INFORMATION MAPS

​1. Venn Diagram

​2. T-Chart

​3. Tree Chart

​4. Spider Map

​5. Concept Map

​6. Storyboard

7. Cause and Effect Map

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Multiple Choice

It is great for helping to find similarities and differences between concepts. The similarities are placed in the union between two or more circles, while the differences are placed where the previous circles don‘t meet.

• Concept Map

• T-Chart

• Tree Chart

• Venn Diagram

• Cause and Effect Map

Multiple Choice

Which is a Venn Diagram?

Multiple Choice

It is a graphic organizer that separates information into columns, traditionally for comparing.

• Concept Map

• T-Chart

• Tree Chart

• Venn Diagram

• Cause and Effect Map

​TREE CHART

​TREE CHART

ASSESSMENT

​1. Compare and Contrast the Linear and Nonlinear Texts by using the most appropriate graphic organizer.

​2. In 3 to 5 sentences, explain how nonlinear texts are important in your life as a journalism student.

GROUP TASK

​Crezha

​Jerelyn

​Hanna

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​John Patrick

​Lexci

​Janesa

​John Patrick

​Rasheen

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​Denise

​Allen

​Lyka

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​Vianne

​Julia

​Jasmeet

(For the individual Task)​

Things to prepare for next week's session:

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​1. short bond paper

​2. colored pens/highlighters/crayons

​3. ruler