Visual-Text Connection Analysis

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🎯 Success Criteria - "I Can..." Statements

After completing this worksheet, I can:

Explain how illustrations help me understand the story better

Identify important details in pictures that connect to the text

Make connections between what I see and what I read

Use visual clues to understand character emotions and actions

Look at the illustration of the Union Man on his horse asking "What outfit are you from?"

1. What details do you notice in the illustration that help you understand this character?

His uniform shows he's a soldier

His horse suggests he has authority

His posture shows confidence

His facial expression looks serious

2. How does the illustration help you understand what "outfit" means in this context?

The soldier's clothing shows "outfit" means military unit

The horse's gear shows "outfit" means equipment

The setting shows "outfit" means a group of travelers

3. What emotions or feelings do you see in the illustration that match the text?

4. Think-Aloud: If there was no illustration, what would you miss about this scene?

5. How do the visual details support what the author wrote? Give one specific example.

6. What questions would you ask this Union soldier based on what you see and read?

Need Help? Look for: uniforms, weapons, facial expressions, body language

Dyslexia-Friendly Option: Draw your observations instead of writing them

Advanced Learners: Compare this illustration style to another historical fiction book. How do different artists show the same time period?