2. Textual aids
T H E E F F E C T O F
I N T H E
U n d e r s t a n d i n g
o f a T e x t
3. At the end of this module,
you are expected to:
• IDENTIFY DIFFERENT FORMS OF
TEXTUAL AIDS AND THEIR EFFECTS IN
UNDERSTANDING TEXT;
• decode information from text
through textual aids; and
• present specific graphic organizers
and non-linear illustrations to
expose the
content.
4. Textual aids
are educational supporting tools
used to better enhance the
understanding of complex text. In
other words, textual aids let you learn
things on your own actively
5. Examples of textual aids
• Emphasizes the
connection
between different
concepts. This is
called the most
beneficial
organizer since it
can be applied to
all subject areas.
CAUSE AND EFFECT
DIAGRAM
7. VENN DIAGRAM
• Used to compare and
contrast.
• This is used to identify,
classify, categorize and
recongnize similarities and
differences of two concepts,
subjects or ideas
• The most commonly used
textual aid which may be
found in some teacher
materials
8. are visual displays that have key content
information. These kind of textual aids are usually
created and designed for those who have trouble
organizing information and thoughts.
Graphic organizers
10. CONCEPT MAPS
• These are general organizers o textual aids
that can show the central thought with its
matching characteristics.
11. STORY MAP
• Elements of a story is framed
under this category of graphic
organizers.
TIP 1: READ CAREFULLY THE CONTENT OF THE
BOOK AND MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND IT.
TIP 2: DISCUSS THE ELEMENTS SUCH AS
CHARACTERS, SETTINGS, PLOT, THEME, ETC. BY
COMPLETING A STORY MAP.
TIP 3: ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE MAP,
DISCUSS ALL THE SIGNIFICANT ELEMENTS ONE
BY ONE.
12. HIERARCHY CHART
• can help you remember easily
the illustration of the system,
rank in organization from highest
to the lowest position.
• can also be used to illustrate
superordinate and subordinate
class of the topic and their
relationship.
13. • 1. Identify the significant aspect of the topic and write it in
the box at the top of the organizer.
• 2. List down elements that you find significant from the
first aspect you identified.
• 3. Cluster the elements into different levels of rank.
You can use the triangle organizer or the pyramid-shaped
chart to list down your priorities from the most important to
the least like spirituality, family relationships, education,
friends, etc.
TO EFFECTIVELY USE THIS CHART TO
UNDERSTAND CONCEPT, FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
15. • Step 1: Put the word/s or concept in the center of the
organizer.
• Step 2: Identify the multiple meanings and make
connections.
• Step 3: Use the word in a sentence. Clues can also be
found within the sentence.
• Step 4: Look for various synonyms and antonyms of the
word/s.
• Step 5: Draw a picture after identifying the meaning to
visualize the idea.
HERE ARE TIPS TO FOLLOW THROUGH:
16. text
P A R T T O W H O L E
U N D E R S T A N D I N G O F
17. O T H E R G R A P H I C O R G A N I Z E R S
L I K E P I E G R A P H / C H A R T , B A R ,
A N D T A B L E S A R E U S E D T O
I N T E R P R E T D A T A
i n d e t a i l s , n u m b e r s , f i g u r e s ,
e t c . a n d t h e i r r e l a t i o n s h i p .
18. PIE GRAPH/ CHART
• a whole unit divided with slices
that represent segments or
fraction of a whole.
YOU CAN USE THE PIE CHART TO ALLOCATE YOUR
PERSONAL BUDGET.
HERE ARE SOME STEPS:
STEP 1: IDENTIFY YOUR SUBJECT OR TOPIC.
STEP 2: CALCULATE THE PERCENTAGE OF THE PARTS TO
THE WHOLE.
STEP 3: DRAW SLICES RELATIVE TO THE ACTUAL
CALCULATION OF PARTS.
19. PICTURES
• are static visual
illustrations that
perform effective and
substantial cues to
amplify your
comprehension.
20. PICTURES
• Titles and italicized
characters are also
known for their
significance in
understanding text.
• Take a look at these
examples:
21. The title Diary of a Wimpy Kid suggests a thought of an
overall content of a book. It may tell you exactly what to
expect or at least gives you a hint of the idea within the text.