Analyzing Visual Literacy in Non-Fiction
Analyzing how diagrams, captions, and charts complement written text to convey meaning.
Key Questions
- Explain how a diagram clarifies a concept that is difficult to explain in words.
- Predict what happens to the message when the visual and the text contradict each other.
- Justify why authors use captions to provide additional context for visuals.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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