EFFECT OF TEXTUAL
AIDS
IN UNDERSTANDING OF A TEXT
Determine the effects of textual
aids like advance organizers,
Most Essential titles, non-linear illustrations,
Learning etc. on the understanding of a
Competency text.
(EN10RC-Ie-2.15.2)
TEXTUAL
AIDS
We often use textual aids when we do…
• Conference Calls
1 • Staff Meet Ups
• Client Meetings
2 • Training Sessions
• Interviews
3 • Board Meetings
TEXTUAL AIDS
Refer to written texts, prints,
and some other way of writing
for an important word, graphs
or even pictures that provide
support or facilitate in the
understanding of a text
TEXTUAL AIDS
They can also be called
textual features or
visual elements of a
page that stands out
from the main text.
Actually you are using textual
aids whenever……
You report in class.
You perform group tasks.
You do assignments or power point
presentations.
LINEAR TEXT NON-LINEAR TEXT
Refers to traditional Refers to the text that
text that needs to be does not need to be read
from the beginning to
read from beginning the end
to the end
NON-LINEAR TEXTS
The types of non-linear texts are:
graphs/charts - graphs and charts are
visuals that show a relationship
between two or more sets of
measurements. The most
common types of graphs are line
graphs and bar graphs, while pie
charts are the most common type of
chart.
LINE GRAPH
◦A line graph, also
known as a line chart, is a
type of chart used to
visualize the value of
something over time.
BAR GRAPH
A bar chart or bar graph is
a chart or graph that presents
categorical data with
rectangular bars with heights or lengths
proportional to the values that they
represent.
PIE GRAPH
A Pie Chart is a special chart
that uses pie slices to show
relative sizes of data.
HISTOGRAM
◦Histogram: a graphical display of data
using bars of different heights. It is
similar to a Bar Chart, but
a histogram groups numbers into
ranges .
This is a communication
tool that uses visual symbols
to express knowledge,
GRAPHIC concepts, or thoughts and
ORGANIZERS AS the relationship between
TEXTUAL AIDS them.
VENN DIAGRAM
A Venn diagram is an
illustration that uses circles to
show the relationships among
things or finite groups of
things. Circles that overlap
have a commonality while
circles that do not overlap do
not share those traits.
CONCEPT
MAPS
Concept maps are visual
representations of
information.
They are especially
useful for students who
learn better visually,
although they can benefit
any type of learner.
FLOW
CHARTS
A flowchart is a type
of diagram that
represents a workflow
or process.
TREE DIAGRAM
◦ A tree diagram is a new
management planning tool
that depicts the hierarchy of
tasks and subtasks needed to
complete and objective.
PROBLEM-
SOLUTION
MAP OR
CAUSE AND
EFFECT MAP
Shows relationship between
events or things. It contains the
problem’s description, causes
and effects.
SPIDER MAP
A Spider
map (sometimes called a
semantic map) is a type
of graphic organizer that
is used to investigate and
enumerate various
aspects of a single theme
or topic, helping the
student to organize their
thoughts.
TEXTUAL AIDS USED IN
UNDERSTANDING OF A
TEXT
STORY MAP
◦ A story map is a strategy
that uses a graphic
organizer to help students
learn the elements of a
book or story.
IMPORTANCE OF STORY MAPS
1.They improve students’ comprehension.
2.They provide students with a framework for
identifying the elements of a story.
3.They help students of varying abilities organize
information and ideas efficiently.
HOW TO USE STORY MAPS
1.Discuss the main components of the story. (e.g.
characters, settings, plot, theme OR beginning,
middle, and end)
2.Use a blank story organizer and complete it.
3.Fill in any missing parts.
Basic Complex
EXAMPLES OF STORY MAPS
CHART A chart is a graphical
representation of data, in which
"the data is represented by
symbols, such as bars in a
bar chart, lines in a line chart,
or slices in a pie chart.
A timeline is a display of
a list of events in
chronological order.
TIMELINE
Things to Remember!
1. Textual aids are tools or materials that provide support and facilitate understanding
of a text.
2. These aids, are most of the time, graphical outlines or images that gives a general
idea of a certain topic.
3. Important words are sometimes written in bold to catch the attention of the reader.
4. Italicized words are used to meanings, synonyms, footnotes and many others
depending on the style of the writer which he believes would make the words more
visible and easy to remember.
