Caption — English definition
Defined in 2 courses:
- Text that identifies or interprets a visual. (English 6)
- Words identifying or interpreting an image or chart. (English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression)
Where it is taught
- Media, Charts & Missing Information — Research, Media, Discussion & Presentation, English 6, Grade 6
- Media Literacy: Captions, Charts & Missing Information — Information, Media & Evidence, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
In use
Read a headline, image, caption and chart together, then ask who created the message and for what purpose.
Media, Charts & Missing Information
Questions using caption
Problem 1
Answer and explanation
The graph makes 18 versus 2 visually comparable, while prose supplies the group and the uncertainty about the remaining members. An accurate caption says 18 of 20 club members are in the reported favorable count. “Ninety percent of the school improved in reading” changes both the population and outcome and is unsupported.
The graph makes 18 versus 2 visually comparable, while prose supplies the group and the uncertainty about the remaining members. An accurate caption says 18 of 20 club members are in the reported favorable count. “Ninety percent of the school improved in reading” changes both the population and outcome and is unsupported.
Response criteria
- Answer the specified question accurately.
- Use a relevant detail or demonstrate the requested language choice.
- Explain the reasoning and keep an appropriate scope.
Problem 2
Answer and explanation
Words identifying or interpreting an image or chart. A medium presents information through choices such as captions, images, order, scale, and omitted details. Begin by identifying the exact claim communicated. A graph labeled “people who support the room” makes a different claim from one labeled “recorded visits.”
Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.
Problem 3
Answer and explanation
A supported caption is “Recorded visits on three observed days: 12, 20, and 16.” The entries count visits, not unique people or preferences. Friday is unknown because its record is missing; recording zero would create a measurement the packet does not provide. Wednesday’s closure is a different category from missing information.
Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.
Problem 4
Answer and explanation
A supported caption is “Recorded visits on three observed days: 12, 20, and 16.” The entries count visits, not unique people or preferences. Friday is unknown because its record is missing; recording zero would create a measurement the packet does not provide. Wednesday’s closure is a different category from missing information.
Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.