"Something that doesn't get enough time [in the classroom] is creating a love of literacy... Presenting literacy in such a
way that is appealing to kids and they develop a passion around reading and writing."
~Susan Segear, (Literacy Coordinator for Pre-K to Second Grade)
way that is appealing to kids and they develop a passion around reading and writing."
~Susan Segear, (Literacy Coordinator for Pre-K to Second Grade)
Illustrations: The Gateway to StorytellingIn this Activity: Students will explain what is happening by analyzing clues they pick up on within the image.
Literacy: Visual Literacy and Reading of Images Why?: Help students gain knowledge from reading images instead of words Educational Benefits: -> Helps students become more socially literate Activity Length: 20 minutes Ages: First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade |
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NOTE: There are wonderful modifications to this activity below to make it a longer lesson
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Common Core Standards |
First Grade
RL.1.7: Use illustrations and details in a story to describe it’s characters, setting, and events RI.1.7: Use the illustrations and details in a text to describe its key ideas
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Second Grade
RL.2.7: Use information gained from the illustrations and words. Understanding of characters, setting, or plots RI.2.7: Explain how specific images contribute to and clarify a text
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Third Grade
RL.3.7: Explain specific aspects of a text’s illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g. mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting) RI.3.7: Use information gained from illustrations and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text (e.g. where, when, why, and how key events occur)
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Assessment |
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Modifications
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1. Continue with the one image (additional 20 minutes)
6. Create Images Using Students Bodies (Additional 25 minutes)
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Examples of Images and Questions
Specific Resources |
http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecottmedal
Caldecott Medal Book Winners
10 Best Picture Books for Children
“Visual Literacy”
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Activity PDF |
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