Distinguish between Information provided by Pictures or other Illustrations and Information provided by the Words in a Text - Lesson for Grade 1, Chapter - Informational Texts
In this lesson named "Distinguish between Information provided by Pictures or other Illustrations and Information provided by the Words in a Text," first-grade students will embark on an engaging journey within the unit on Comprehension, focused on Informational Texts. Through tailored activities such as the "More About Pelicans Worksheet" and "Take a Look - Part 1 Worksheet," students will learn the vital skill of differentiating the kinds of information conveyed through images versus text.
This skill is fundamental for several reasons. First, it enhances reading comprehension by teaching students to integrate visual information with textual content, enriching their understanding of the subject matter. For instance, while the text might provide factual details about pelicans, illustrations can offer visual context or show characteristics not easily conveyed through words alone.
Moreover, understanding this distinction aids in the development of critical thinking skills. Students learn not just to consume information passively but to analyze the various forms of communication in a text. This capability is crucial in our increasingly multimedia world, where information is presented in diverse formats.
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Activity 1 / More About Pelicans Worksheet
Sometimes complex sentences can reveal a lot about a topic, even if there are only a few sentences in a passage! Train your little reader to look for all the clues that words provide by using this interesting worksheet about pelicans! While reading, your child will enjoy a little more about pelicans. Read each sentence carefully! Based upon the passage, answer the questions that follow to finish!
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Activity 2 / Take a Look - Part 1 Worksheet
Young learners gain more understanding of a text by using picture clues when reading. Often when reading fiction or an informational text, students look at pictures and learn the meaning of key vocabulary or other words shown in an illustration. This is a valuable comprehension strategy for early readers. Ask your students to look at this worksheet and see what they learn from just looking at the picture.
