ENGLISH TEXTUAL AIDS

Textual Aids

It refers to non-textual elements that help readers understand the content of the text. They also refer to elements that stand-out from the main text such as titles and subtitles. bold, italicized and underline texts. Non-textual elements include illustrations, maps, tables, graphs, and charts.

To direct the reader's attention to important ideas in the text. To provide more information as a supplement to what is already written.

Two (2) Main Functions

Bar Graph

It is a chart that plots numerical data using bars or columns that show the total amount of interpretations for a certain category.

Pie Graph

It is a special chart that is divided into "pie slices" to show numerical proportion.

Pictograph

is another example of a textual aid that presents data using images

Fishbone Diagram

This cause analysis tool is concerned one of the seven basic quality tools. identifies many possible causes for an effect or problem.

Flow Diagram

for concepts that follow steps such as processes.

Venn Diagram

examines the similarities and differences of two or more subjects, ideas, thoughts or concepts.

Graphic Organizer

visually represents ideas, conecpts, and relationship between various components.

Story Map

It is a web map that has been thoughtfully created, given context, and provided with supporting information so it becomes a stand-alone resource. It integrates maps, legends, text, photos, and video and provides functionality, such as swipe, pop-ups, and time sliders, that helps users explore this content