Illustration

How do illustrations help readers

• They give them something to laugh about

• They give more details

• They show the reader what the author looks like

• Illustrations do not help readers

What can you tell about the characters from this picture?

• The dog enjoys walks

• The car is going fast

• The city is very big

• The dog enjoys the taxi ride

What can you tell about the setting from the picture?

• The old lady loves her pet deer

• It takes place in the woods

• It takes place in a car

• It takes place at home

What is a possible event using the illustration?

• The young girl left her food at home

• The young girl saw a big bug

• The young girl was playing on top of a statue

• The young girl ate something bad

How does the text help you understand the characters in the story?

• It helps you know what they are like

• It helps you know what they look like

• It helps you know where they are at

How do the illustrations help you understand the characters in the story?

• It helps you know what the characters like to do

• It helps you know what the characters look like

• It helps you know where the story takes place

How would the story be different without illustrations?

• It can't be done!

• The text would be able to tell you details

• The illustrations are needed

How does the story help you understand the events in the text?

• It tells you what happens

• It tells you where the story takes place

• It shows you what happens

What is an event?

• What happens in the story

• The characters

• The setting

What is a setting?

• What happens in the story

• Where the story takes place

• Who is in the story