Characters in Pictures
Setting the Scene
Story Events in Action
100
How can we tell what a character is feeling in a picture?
What is... their facial expressions and body language.
100
What does "setting" mean in a story?
What is... where and when the story takes place.
100
How do pictures help us understand a story without words?
What is... they show actions and emotions.
200
What does it mean when a character is drawn larger than others in a picture?
What is... they are important or powerful.
200
How can we tell from an illustration if a story happens at night?
What is... dark colors, stars, and the moon
200
What happens first in Pete the Cat's story
What is... *the first scene out of Pete the Cat we read in class*
300
What can you guess about this character?
What is... Bluey is sad.
300
How do books have different settings?
What is... to help tell different types of stories.
300
Why do some books use many pictures to show an event?
What is... to show a sequence of actions.
400
What details in a illustration help know a character's personality?
What is... their clothes, actions, and expressions
400
How do illustrations show different seasons?
What is... Snow for winter, leaves for fall, flowers for spring, sun for summer, etc.
400
If a character looks surprised in a picture, what might have just happened?
What is... Something unexpected or exciting.
500
Why do illustrators use different colors for different characters?
What is... to show emotions.
500
Where do you think this story takes place?
What is... the classroom!
500
What do you think will happen next?
What is... The boy will catch the fish in his net.