Understanding Illustrations and Captions

Mrs. Hayes explains how illustrations can help in understanding text. She describes what illustrations are, including drawings and photographs, and how they can aid in comprehension by providing context and details not always present in the text. Through examples, she demonstrates how to analyze illustrations to make predictions and understand the story better. The video also covers the importance of captions in providing additional information about illustrations.

What is the main purpose of using illustrations in a text?

• To help understand the text better

• To confuse the reader

• To fill empty spaces

• To make the text look colorful

Which of the following can be considered an illustration?

• A table of contents

• A paragraph of text

• A photograph

• A glossary

How can illustrations assist when you encounter an unfamiliar word?

• By translating the word

• By providing a definition

• By ignoring the word

• By offering a visual clue

What can illustrations help you understand besides individual words?

• The publication date

• The book's price

• The main idea of the story

• The author's biography

What is the role of illustrations in understanding the main idea of a story?

• They highlight important words

• They list key points

• They offer visual context

• They provide a summary

What is the benefit of using illustrations for young readers?

• They reduce the number of pages

• They help in understanding difficult words

• They increase the book's price

• They make the book heavier

In what way can illustrations help with sequencing events?

• By providing a timeline

• By showing events in order

• By highlighting key terms

• By listing page numbers

Why might an author include details in illustrations rather than text?

• To save on printing costs

• To make the book longer

• To provide visual context

• To confuse the reader

How can illustrations help with understanding the sequence of events?

• By showing events in chronological order

• By listing events alphabetically

• By summarizing each chapter

• By providing a glossary

What can illustrations reveal that text might not?

• The book's theme

• Visual details and context

• The author's intent

• The publication date