Infographics

Infographics

Infographics are a type of visual used to present information or data.

Characteristics of Infographics

• This type of text feature is used to show charts, graphs, pictures, diagrams, etc. that are related to the information in the passage.

• Infographics can typically be used to support your learning as you read. They may provide evidence to strengthen the central idea within the passage.

• The author's purpose of an infographic is to present text and visuals in a way that clarifies relationships among facts or ideas.

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Characteristics of Infographics

• A main message that can understood at a glance.

• Visual elements that highlight information.

• A graphic that breaks up information into categories or chunks and shows how ideas are connected.

• Structure

  • brief, minimal text

  • information that may be organized into a shape

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Characteristics of Infographics

• They should have a clear purpose with an informative title that is easy to identify.

What is being taught? Author's Purpose? Text Features used?

Characteristics of Infographics

• The layout and symbols should help teach the information.

What is being taught? Author's Purpose? Text Features used?

Characteristics of Infographics

• It should be simple, easy to read. Not overloaded.

What is being taught? Author's Purpose? Text Features used?

Characteristics of Infographics

• Sources of the information need to be cited.

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Multiple Choice

What is an infographic?

• A picture with less than 5 words

• A type of social media

• A representation of information in a graphic format

• A type of typing program

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of an infographic?

Multiple Choice

A good infographic uses irrelevant (useless) data.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

How do you prevent electric shock after a flood?

• unplug all appliances until the power comes back on

• clean walls, hard floors, and other surfaces with soap and water

• throw away item that cannot be disinfected

• wash hands with soap and water

Multiple Choice

How many Starbucks locations are there in Seattle, the city where the company originated?

• 160

• 277

• 142

• 137

Multiple Choice

Which fast food restaurant has the most locations in the world?

• McDonald's

• KFC

• Subway

• Burger King

Multiple Choice

What is the only U.S. Structure on the list of the world's 10 tallest buildings?

• The Chrysler Building

• The Empire State Building

• One World Trade Center

• The Sears Tower

Multiple Choice

How many recognized species of octopus are there?

• 300

• 100,000

• 90

• 80

Multiple Choice

How many hours of TV does the average person in Germany watch?

• 30.5

• 28.7

• 25.9

• 25.2

Multiple Choice

What percentage of people eat fast food Mexican?

• 15%

• 30%

• 8%

• 7%