Using Illustrations to Comprehend Text Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: RL.2.7

Core Standard
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Artists that create art based on literature, text, or to help explain concepts are called Illustrators. In most cases, illustrators focus on art that is two-dimensional with the purpose of helping bring the written word to life or put a face on it. In many cases illustrations not only help the reader visualize the work, but they also add to the story a bit. This selection of worksheets has you working off of the illustrations. Students will put the a picture is worth a thousand words adage to good use.

Illustrations to Comprehend Text Worksheets:

Balloon Party – We retell about the party this weekend. What kind of party was it?

Picture Sense – The passage gives us a theme, but the pictures bring it to life.

Picture It! – The passage are very general and can fit just about anything.

Hunt the Menu for Clues – This is an interesting worksheet. We try to comprehend a menu.

The Family Tree – How are you at interpreting family tree charts?

Picture it in Your Head – What pictures pass through your head as you read these passages?

Look and Determine: My Map – A short map skills project for you.

Mode of Transportation – Monorails transport as many people each day as cars.

People and Their Job – Determine the person's job from the images.

People of Life – Look at each snap shot and see what you think is going on.

Which Picture Makes Sense? – This is like a huge riddle wrapped in a worksheet.

School Yard Fun – The picture helps you answer the question more than the ten line passage.

Snap Shots of Life – We start to think more critically about the images around us.

Using Illustrations of the Big Game – The passage just doesn't seem to tell you enough.

Susan's Camping Trip – Bears! Watch out! Stand still, don't run.

How to Become an Illustrator?


Illustrators are professionals who create images in books, comics, publications, novels, newspapers, etc. Illustrators can draw by hand or use digital illustrations for creating interesting imageries. Illustrators are creative individuals. If you think you have that creative side to become an illustrator, then here are some steps to becoming one.


Obtain the Necessary Education


In order to become an illustrator, it is important that you get all the relevant information, skills, and techniques regarding it so that you can flourish in this field. The only way to secure your future in this field is to get the degree that is associated with illustration. You can look for universities in advance to find which of them offer the best education in illustration. Get admission in the university to get the degree. Usually, degrees related to becoming an illustrator are four years long. If you want to keep illustrations as a side career, then you can also get diplomas and do short courses. There are institutes that offer short courses in illustration. Get yourself enrolled to learn illustration and the scope of this field.


Create a Portfolio


The most important thing for an artist is his/her portfolio. The portfolio speaks for the artist as it showcases the skills and potential of the artist. If you want to become an illustrator, then you should make some illustrations for practice and add them to your portfolio. Make sure that only the best of your work is displayed in your portfolio because it would get clients for you.


Gain Work Experience


Another important step towards becoming a professional illustrator is gaining work experience. it is important that you do some sort of work before you enter the field. Work experience before graduation will bolster your career.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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