picture books 101 interactive read-alouds melanie wible
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Picture Books 101Interactive Read-Alouds
Melanie Wible
Picture books
• Usually 32 pages
• Small amount of text
• Large amount of illustrations
• Pictures are necessary in telling the story
Picture book- Symmetry
• Equal amount of words and pictures• Dr. Seuss books
Picture book- Complementary
• Words and pictures each contribute.
Picture book- Enhancement
• Words and pictures extend meaning
Picture book- Counterpoint
• Words and pictures tell different meanings
Picture book-Contradiction
• Words and pictures flatly contradict each other.
Picture books – Using color
• Associate color with moods, feelings, etc…
Picture books – Using Peritext
• Peritext is all of the extra parts of the story,
the front and end papers, title page,
dedication page, etc..
Picture books – Using Characters
• Make inferences about the characters.
• Describe the characters' actions and feelings
• Bond with characters
Picture books- Using Artistic Media
• How were the illustrations made?
• What type of media used?
How to read a picture book…
• Know it well
• Show words and pictures together
• Take an interactive approach• Pause for student questions
• Connect responses
• Encourage critical thinking.
• “What do you suppose…?”
How to read a picture book…
• Read several versions of same story
• Read Author studies
• Extend to group projects:• Make your own picture book.
References
•Frey, N., & Fisher, D. (2008). Teaching visual literacy: Using comic books, graphic novels, anime, cartoons, and more to develop comprehension and thinking skills. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.