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visual information. Both are good for giving different kinds of information. Point out the passage 
and the graph on the page. Then remind students of the 
Organization
strategy. Say: Understanding 
how a passage is organized means understanding how the text and the graph work together. You 
may want to read the passage and study the graph more than once in order to understand how 
they are being used together. Read the instructions at the top of the page aloud. Then direct 
students to read the passage and to study the graph. When students have finished, direct them to 
complete the skill and strategy practice activities. Review the answers together.
DAY
5
Tell students they will practice both the 
Nonfiction Text Features 
and 
Visual Information 
skills. Have 
students look at the passage and identify which part of it gives practice with 
Nonfiction Text Features
(the body text) and which part of it gives practice with 
Visual Information
(the illustrations). Remind 
students of the 
Determine Important Information
strategy. Then read the instructions at the top of 
the page aloud. Direct students to read the passage and study the illustrations. When students have 
finished, direct them to complete the skill and strategy practice activities. Review the answers 
together.
Nonfiction Text Features
Students look at text features, such as headings and captions, to better 
understand what they read.
Visual Information 
Students discover how pictures, charts, graphs, and other visual elements
can explain more about a topic.
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