Graphic Elements in STAAR

A ______________ contains communication between characters.

• panel

• frame

• speech balloon

• thought bubble

A graphic novel tells a story through

• just words

• a combination of words and text

• just pictures

• through drawn panels, text and sound effects

This bubble shows a character is...

• yelling

• speaking

• whispering

• thinking

The red lines in this image are called..

• Gutter

• Thought Bubble

• Emanata

• Caption

How do you read the panels of a graphic novel?

• Start at the top of the page, move left to right, then move down, and repeat.

• Start with the biggest panel then move to the next panel that catches the readers eye.

• Start from the bottom and move to the top.

• Start from the right hand corner and move to the left.

What is the primary purpose of graphic elements in a STAAR reading passage?

• To provide visual interest

• To confuse the reader

• To replace the text

• To enhance understanding of the text

Which of the following is NOT a graphic element commonly found in STAAR reading passages?

• Photographs

• Graphs

• Sound effects

• Diagrams

How do graphic elements in STAAR passages help with comprehension?

• They distract from the main text

• They provide additional information

• They replace the need to read

• They make the text longer

In a STAAR reading passage, a chart is used to:

• Summarize information

• Confuse the reader

• Add unnecessary details

• Replace the main text

Which graphic element would best help a reader understand statistical data in a STAAR passage?

• A photograph

• A graph

• A timeline

• A map