01/07/2026 Visual Clues Wayground

Use the following slides to complete your Student Notes.

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​Visual Clues in Graphic Novels

Word Cloud

When you look at a picture or drawing, what is the FIRST thing that catches your attention? Answer in 1-2 words that demonstrate your critical thinking skills.

Multiple Choice

Why are visual clues important when interpreting graphic novels?

• They help readers understand the story without words

• They make the pictures look more colorful

• They are only used to show the setting

• They replace the need for any text

Categorize

Options (6)

Wealthy: Fine clothing, formal furniture, servants

Poor: Rough clothing, simple furniture, manual labor

Individual conscience vs. social rules

Candles/oil lamps (no electricity)

Washbasins (no indoor plumbing)

Contrast between Widow's home and Pap's cabin

Place each clue under the correct Visual Clue type:

Social Class Visual Markers

Technology Clues

Moral Conflicts of the Era

Visual Clues for Character Conflicts

Match

Match each vocabulary word to the correct definition:

• Dismal

• Monstrous

• Carcass

• Muddled

• Ambuscade

Gloomy or depressing

very large

Dead body of animal

Confused or disordered

A surprise attack

• Gloomy or depressing

• very large

• Dead body of animal

• Confused or disordered

• A surprise attack

Match

Match each vocabulary word to the correct definition:

• Mournful

• Considerable

• Ornery

• Bothersome

• Grieving

expressing sorrow

Large in amount

Bad-tempered

Causing annoyance

Feeling deep sorrow

• expressing sorrow

• Large in amount

• Bad-tempered

• Causing annoyance

• Feeling deep sorrow

Open Ended

Choose ONE picture from today's reading (pages 10-12) and write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) that includes:

✓ DESCRIBE the visual details you notice (clothing, objects, expressions, setting)

✓ EXPLAIN what these details tell you about the time period, characters, or mood

✓ CONNECT your observations to the story's meaning or themes

📝 Example Format:

"In the picture on page ___, I notice [specific visual details]. These details show [what they reveal about character/setting/time period]. This is important because [connection to story meaning]."