English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 9

ELA21.9.2

Analyze information from graphic texts to draw conclusions, defend claims, and make decisions.

COS Examples

Examples: tables, graphs, charts, digital dashboards, flow charts, timelines, forms, maps, blueprints

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Graphic texts include information like tables, graphs, charts, digital dashboards, flow charts, timelines, forms, maps, and blueprints, that can be used to draw conclusions, defend argumentative claims, and make decisions.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Identify and analyze information presented in graphic texts.
  • Draw conclusions, defend claims, and make decisions using information learned from graphic texts.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Graphic texts can be "read" and analyzed using the same skills used to analyze printed texts.
  • Information learned through graphic sources can be used to draw conclusions, defend claims, and make decisions.

Vocabulary

  • Graphic texts
  • Draw conclusions
  • Defend claims
  • Make decisions
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