Eye Parts
What organ helps us see?
the eye
What text feature helps readers understand how the eye works?
Diagrams, pictures, and labels.
What does the word pupil mean?
The opening in the center of the eye that lets light in.
Why did the author write this text—to entertain, persuade, or explain?
To explain/inform readers about how sight works.
What might happen if someone’s lens stopped working correctly?
Vision would be blurry or unclear.
Which part of the eye controls how much light enters?
the pupil
Why are captions important in this text?
They explain the picture and add extra information.
What does the word lens mean in the passage?
The clear part of the eye that bends light to help focus.
How does the author organize information to help the reader understand sight? hint: are there pictures? of what? why?
The author organizes by parts of the eye and their functions.
Why do you think the author used both words and diagrams instead of just one or the other?
Words + diagrams give different kinds of information, making it easier to understand.
What is the job of the retina?
The retina takes in light and sends signals to the brain.
Why does the author include diagrams in the text?
To help readers better understand how the eye works.
Which word in the story means “to change direction when passing through something”?
Refract (to bend light as it passes through something).
Which detail best supports the central idea that our eyes and brain work together? (could be LOTS of answers here. Just find a part of the story that says this...)
The retina sends messages to the brain and the brain interprets them.
How might vision be different if our eyes didn’t have cones?
We could not see colors.
What happens when light bends as it passes through the cornea?
It bends (refracts) light so we can focus.
Which detail best supports the idea that light is important for sight?
Details about light entering the eye (ex: “Without light, we cannot see”).
What does the word retina mean?
The layer at the back of the eye that detects light.
How do the diagrams and captions help support the central idea? (why are are nice to have in the story)
They highlight and explain key information so the main idea is clearer.
Why do you think scientists study the eye so carefully?
To understand vision, solve vision problems, and help people with eye diseases.
How do rods and cones differ in what they help us see?
Rods help us see in dim light/black & white; cones help us see colors and details.
Why is comparing the eye to a camera helpful for the reader?
It helps readers connect something familiar (camera) to how the eye functions.
How do you say retina?
re-tin-a
What is the central idea of The Science of Sight?
Our eyes and brain work together to let us see.
How does learning about sight help us appreciate our senses more?
It makes us value our senses and how they keep us safe.