Look at the picture and read the second part of the story below.Now, I must explore my options. I have found a nice area that would accommodate a dog like me. A few families ago, I had to live in an apartment. I gained weight because exercise was limited since I didn’t have a backyard. Now, this row of houses might be my style.Why does the dog like these houses?

A text relays a message using the printed word, but other multimedia elements contribute to the meaning of the text. They could be visual or audio elements. These include graphics, audio recordings and video clips. Students should be able to analyze both the text and the multimedia elements that accompany a text.