📚 Part 1: Understanding Hybrid Texts

1. What is a hybrid text? Circle the best definition:

A text that only uses words

A text that combines visual and verbal elements

A text that is only pictures

A text written by two authors

2. Which elements make Herman and Rosie a hybrid text? Check all that apply:

Illustrations and artwork

Written text and dialogue

Page layout and composition

Colour choices

Font and typography

🎨 Part 2: Visual Elements Analysis

3. Choose one page spread from Herman and Rosie. Describe the colour palette used and explain how it makes you feel as a reader:

4. How does the page layout and composition guide your eye across the page? Describe the visual journey:

5. Draw a simple sketch showing how the visual elements are arranged on your chosen page:

📝 Part 3: Language Features

6. Find examples of expressive punctuation in Herman and Rosie. Fill in the table:

Example of punctuation: _________________ Effect on reader: _________________________

7. Identify vocabulary choices that create mood or atmosphere. Circle the type of mood created:

Vocabulary example: _________________________________

Lonely/Isolated

Joyful/Happy

Peaceful/Calm

Exciting/Energetic

Sad/Melancholy

8. How do the language choices position you as a reader? What emotions or responses do they encourage?

🔗 Part 4: Connecting Visual and Textual Elements

9. Match the visual elements with their effects on meaning:

1. Warm colours (reds, oranges)

2. Cool colours (blues, greys)

3. Close-up composition

4. Wide cityscape view

5. Small text size

A. Creates intimacy and connection

B. Shows isolation in busy world

C. Suggests quiet, private moments

D. Conveys comfort and happiness

E. Creates distance or sadness

10. Choose one key theme from Herman and Rosie. Explain how BOTH visual and language features work together to communicate this theme:

Theme: ________________________________

💭 Part 5: Critical Analysis and Reflection

11. How do the art elements and language choices in Herman and Rosie help you understand its themes? Write a reflective paragraph using specific examples:

12. Exit Task: Choose one page from Herman and Rosie. Describe how the layout, colour and composition work with the vocabulary and punctuation to position the reader and communicate a key message or theme: