MODUL 5

LEARNING ACTIVITY 4 |
TASK 1
MAYA SHOLIHAH
SMAN 1 CILEDUG |
TASK 1: UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF INFOGRAPHICS 19021715710629

In Learning Activity 4, you will explore one form of text types commonly found in academic
interactions; that is the Infographics. In this learning activity, the term Infographics is used to
the commonly referred to as informative posters. This shift in terminology can be observed as
the impact of the rapid development in ICT.

How much do you know about Infographics? Why is it necessary for you to be
knowledgeable and skillful in working with Infographics?

A Coming to terms with Infographics. Study these three samples of Infographics and
complete the table that follows. Click on the image to get larger view.

Infographic-11 Infographic-22 Infographic-33

Complete this table based on your observation of the three infographics above.

QUESTIONS Infographic-1 Infographic-2 Infographic-3

Where do you think this
infographic can be
found?
What is the title of the
text?
What could be the
School’s Bulletin board or
website for students
M Study Tips
Offer advide on best
School’s Bulletin board or
website for students
10 Ways To Study Smart
Offer 10 ways how to learn
School’s Bulletin board or
website for students
8 Top Tips To Boost Your
Learning
Offer advice on best

1
https://campusinfo.umich.edu/article/victor-views-tips-surviving-midterms-finals
2
http://www.inspireeducation.net.au/blog/10-ways-to-study-smart/
3
https://www.learningsuccessblog.com/8-top-tips-boost-your-learning-
infograph?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook
author’s purpose for learning strategies and tips
creating it? for sudents to study
Who is probably the All Students of Michigan
audience? University
Can you immediately
get the author’s Yes, I can. The study tips
message? Why? are given for students
especially at Michigan
University. So, the author
put “M” Study Tips for the
title
Can you find any clue
about the source of
each of the ‘tips’?
Yes, I can.
https://campusinfo.umich.ed
u/article/victor-views-tips-
surviving-midterms-finals
better
All students
Not really. Tips #1, #7 and
#10 need to be read
carefully. The Icon used to
represent them are not
really matched with the
message
Yes, I can.
http://www.inspireeducatio
n.net.au/blog/10-ways-to-
study-smart/
learning strategies
All students
Yes, I can. The readers can
understand the
infographic easily.The way
the author chooses the
title and presents the
ideas of 8 Top Tips to
Boost Your Learning is
interesting.
Yes I can.
https://www.learningsuccess
blog.com/8-top-tips-boost-
your-learning-
infograph?utm_source=dlvr.i
t&utm_medium=facebook

When you finish, check your answers with the key answer.

B Read the advice statements below. Which infographics suggests each of them. Put a check
mark () in the right column to indicate your responses.

Infographics
ADVICE STATEMENTS
1 2 3
1 Study in a distraction-free place. √
2 Plan your study well. √
3 Make notes of what you study. √
4 Discuss your study with others to get better
√ √
understanding of it.
5 Refresh your memory regularly by doing quizzes or
√
exercises.
6 Get to know about how you learn. √
7 Get sufficient sleep time. √ √
8 Eat only healthy food. √
9 Take regular exercise to keep you fit. √
10 Keep yourself motivated to learn. √

When you finish, check your answers with the key answer.
C Based on your experience in doing the learning activities for section A and B, which of
the following statements is a characteristic of a good infographics? Put a check mark ( )
in the right column to indicate your responses.
Characteristics of an Informative Poster (Infographics)
1 An Informative Posters or infogrpahic is a visual presentation of Information. √
2 It combines text and graphics. √
3 It is a simple, yet, well structured and well organized piece of text in itself. √
4 It is visually appealing to readers. √
5 It has a title, presented in lettering that can be read from a distance. √
6 It has sections that is labelled with clear headings. √
7 It contains text and graphics that are neatly arranged. √
8 It is supported by the use of relevant graphics that help illustrate the intended
√
message.
9 It is supported by grammatically acceptable written text. √
10 It has details of the sources used to obtain the information and graphics on its
√
lower corner.

When you finish, check your answers with the key answer.

Learn more:
 Tips for Creating Informative Posters4
 What is Infographics?5
 Murdoch (2014). Poster Power - Meaning and Message6
 Posters Project7
 Online safety poster8

4
http://sfrc.ufl.edu/extension/ee/climate/wp-content/uploads/poster_tips.pdf
5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV4hnb2XKqc
6
http://slideplayer.com/slide/5899602/
7
http://slideplayer.com/slide/4343545/
8
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/reading/elementary-a2-reading/online-safety-poster