AC9E3LA09 • Homework

How Images Extend Meaning worksheet

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SkillrHub · AC9E3LA09 · Year 3

Notice information supplied by an image

Name: __________________________ Date: ______________

Explain your choices using evidence from the example. Give reasons where requested.

Use the first two questions in class and the last two for homework or independent practice.

1. Try the skill

A story says ‘We finally arrived.’ Its illustration shows two muddy children holding a torn map. Name information added by the image.

2. Try the skill

Why is ‘The map shows a bridge upstream’ stronger evidence than ‘The map is nice’?

3. Apply and explain

Draw an image to accompany ‘The room was ready.’ Add two details that show it is ready for a birthday celebration. Label them.

4. Apply and explain

Explain one meaning your image adds that the sentence alone does not give.

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Answer guide · AC9E3LA09

  1. The children are muddy and the map is torn; these details suggest a difficult journey, although its exact events are not certain.
  2. It identifies a specific feature and location the reader can use.
  3. For example, a birthday cake and a birthday banner. The labelled details supply the occasion not stated in the words.
  4. For example, the decorations show that the room is prepared for a birthday, rather than a lesson or meeting.

If help is needed: Saying ‘the picture makes it interesting’ does not explain added meaning. Name a particular visible detail and the information it gives.