Using Illustrations and Details to Describe Stories Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: RL.1.7

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Illustrations in books have been around since the existence of the written word. Illustrations become synonymous with many Western-authors works in the late 15th century. Over time their use became more heavily intertwined with work and this gave rise to the graphic novel. As the development of literature progressed, so did the use of graphic figures and scene to accompany the work. The worksheets in this section have students examine works and their pictures to better understand what they have read.

Describe Stories Worksheets To Print:

Using Illustrations and Story Details – The circus really comes to town.

One Hot Day – It gets really hot out there.

Fruit Salad – You don't always see Kiwi available in fruit salads. I welcome them though.

The Singing Star – Star really rocks the bottom of the ocean. I hear that she is very "coral" too!

Party Time! – You can probably answer the questions without the passage first to see how close you are to the truth.

Maddie's Big Day – It's the first day of school for Maddy.

One Wild Walk! – Gaze at the pictures for a bit before answering the questions.

The Ball Game – Michael and Cole are going to watch a game.

A Rainy Day Parade – There is a lot going on in that picture, isn't there?

Field Trip! – Hannah's class love the penguins and seals at the aquarium.

Connie and the Cowgirls – They are ready to give the performance of their lives.

African Dreaming – For some reason, I have never had a single dream about another continent.

Bee and Butterfly – These guys share the sky together?

Twin Toys – It's always fun to play with some else's toys. They don't cost you a thing, but some of your time.

Wonderful Winter – Sleigh riding experiences are the best!

Check-up! – Baby bear pays the doctor a visit.

How Can Illustrations Help You Better Understand Characters, Settings, and Events of a Story?

An illustration is the depiction of certain scenarios in appealing visuals. They can also be termed as pictures, images, or diagrams. An illustration could be anything from a handmade drawing to computer graphics. Often, sketches, photographs, and paintings are also included under the umbrella of illustrations.


Illustrations and texts always go hand in hand. They work great in pair when the audience is a young child. They help young readers in understanding the context of the text in a much better way. Illustrations also ensure that young readers do not miss out on any important details of the story. You will see a lot of illustrations in children story books. This is because the colorful visuals and graphics help a child a lot in understanding the characters, settings, and events of a story.


Understanding Characters


Characters are essential elements of a story. Understanding characters of the story is really important because they will be leading towards the climax of the story. Illustrations are a great way to let readers get an insight into what the characters look like. How they are dressed. What expressions they are making? All such illustrations are quite helpful.


Understanding Setting


You might not be able to visualize the exact setting through what the author has mentioned in the text. The illustration can give you an exact idea about how that era looked like. They have all the necessary details to create the exact location in front of your eyes.


Understanding Events


The text alone does not have the power to create an impactful image of the events in your mind. Illustrations can add more beauty to the story by letting you live it through by visualizing every scene.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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