Illustrations in Fiction Texts

How do illustrations help readers?

• They give something to laugh about.

• They give more detail about the text

• They show the reader what the author looks like.

• Illustrations do not help readers.

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

Freddie's parents bought him a new bicycle on his birthday. His dad taught him how to ride it. Freddie learned quickly. He could ride the bicycle well. Freddie's dad told him to be careful while riding the bicycle, but Freddie would not listen. Sometimes, he would ride too fast.

What does the illustration tell you about Freddie's dad?

• Freddie's dad is tired.

• Freddie's dad is happy.

• Freddie's dad is proud.

• Freddie's dad is angry.

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CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.3.3

Rory wanted to build a large sand castle at the beach. He wanted to show his sister, Christy, how talented he was. But no matter how hard Rory tried, his sand castle kept breaking! Christy saw Rory struggling and decided to help him out. They built a beautiful sand castle together.

Based on the illustration the reader can tell the setting would be

• the beach

• the park

• the siblings

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.SL.3.2

Baxter was excited to be invited to the birthday party. He took a bath and got nice and clean before he left. At the party, he danced and had so much fun. Then he saw the cake. He went straight for it. It tasted so good!

What does the illustration tell you about Baxter?

• No one wanted cake, so Baxter got to eat it.

• He was told by a woman to eat the whole cake.

• He did not really like the cake.

• He will get in trouble for eating the cake.

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CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Four baby ducks loved to go swimming. Every morning, they would walk down to the pond to swim and play.

"Look at me! I can stick my bill under the water," said one baby duck.

"I wish we could stay here all day," said another baby duck.

Based on the illustration, the reader can tell the setting would be

• a pond

• a school

• the ducks

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1