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PICTORIAL CHART
VIZOLOGY 101
STEP 1
Read the title to get an idea of what the chart is about.
Find the list of sources.
The sources for this chart include a newspaper’s website and the government agency that manages national parks.
Are they good sources for real-world facts?
A yes
B no
STEP 2
Look at the group of illustrations to see how things compare.
Use the picture of a person as a helpful reference point.
STEP 3
After you look over the pictures, drill down for details.
Read the intro and the captions below the pictures.
The intro gives important background information. Each caption identifies what’s pictured and indicates its height measured in feet.
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
How tall is the Statue of Liberty?
A 380 feet
B 375 feet
C 305 feet
Check your answer . . .
Find the picture of the Statue of Liberty and read the caption. It says 305 feet. Measuring from the ground—all the way to the top of her torch—is 305 feet.