4.RI.7
Description:
Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
Maps to Reading Plus skills:
7C, 7C
Exemplars
7C: Interpreting Images
7C: Interpreting Images
Description:
Intepreting Images and Maps
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
D-21
D-21
Grade level: 4
Word count: 1291 words
Author: Karolyn Kingman
Synopsis: A little housefly can make big trouble.
Image:
Question:
Look at this image. Based on what you read in the selection, why is this a risk to humans?
- The housefly can spread dangerous germs onto the food that people eat.
- The housefly is eating all the corn crops in the world, leaving very little corn for people.
- The housefly can lay its eggs only on corn plants.
- The housefly is very tiny, and people may not see the fly on food before they take a bite.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Choose an image from an non-fiction selection you have read. Create a list of all the information visible in the image that supports the facts presented in the selection.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions
7C: Interpreting Images
7C: Interpreting Images
Description:
Intepreting Images and Maps
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
D-25
D-25
Grade level: 4
Word count: 1511 words
Author: John R. Corvell
Synopsis: Now come on. There's no such thing as a bird the size of an elephant. Is there?
Image:
Question:
Look at this map. Based on what you read in the selection, the map shows where
- Pierre saw the giant birds.
- Pierre's ship started on its journey.
- Scientists discovered ostrich bones.
- Pierre's ship ended its journey.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Can an image help you understand a selection's main idea or theme? Choose two selections you read and explain how the image did or did not help you understand the selection.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions