Picture This! Resources and Handouts

1. Resource 1
Visible Thinking:
SEE – THINK - WONDER
What do you see (and/or hear)?
What does it make you think about?
What do you wonder? What questions do you have?

2. Resource 2
‘PICTURE THIS’ Visual Literacy Unit of Work
KEY QUESTIONS. By the end of this unit you will be able to answer:
● How do composers explore ideas about our world by combining words, sound and images?
● How is point of view represented in texts and how can we identify point of view?
● How can ideas be represented symbolically?
● What impact do composers have on responders? How do they influence us?
● Extension: How does context influence the ideas of texts?
Learning Goals:
LG: To be able to explain how composers combine words, sounds and images to explore ideas about our world
I can create glossary which defines the language used in visual literacy
I can analyse a film or excerpt and discuss its features
I can write about a visual text using a PETAL paragraph structure
LG: To be able to identify point of view in a text and discuss how it is represented
I can identify the point of view of the author in a text
I can identify how techniques communicate a point of view
I can create a visual text using techniques to express a point of view
LG: To be able to explain how ideas are represented symbolically
I can identify symbols in visual texts
I can discuss the use of symbols in everyday texts
I can create a visual text using symbolism
LG: To be able to discuss the impact composers have on responders and the way composers influence us
I can identify emotional responses to texts and discuss how these have been constructed in a visual text
I can identify the composer’s intent in the construction of text and discuss the effectiveness of the text
I can construct a text as a composer to influence my responders.
LG (EXT): To be able to explain how context influences the ideas in texts
I can identify the historical, cultural and social context of a text
I can discuss how the context of the text has influenced its construction and the author’s intent
I can write about the influence of context on ideas in a text

3. Resource 3
Picture Books – First Impressions
What do you see on the front cover? Does it interest
you? Why/why not?
Judging by the front cover, what do you think the text is
going to be about?
How did the author use words to tell the story? (rhyme,
imagery, sentence structure, etc)
How did the illustrator use images to communicate
ideas to the responder (you)?
What do you think the author wants you to feel and/or
think about?
What do you think the overall message is? Who is it
aimed at?
Do you think that picture books are only meant for
young children? Why/why not?
Did you enjoy the text? Why/why not?

4. Resource 4
PICTURE BOOK – TITLE ______________________________________ AUTHOR/ILLUSTATOR__________________________________ PAGES____________
What do you see? Describe the images/text What effect does this have on the responder?
What effect does it have on the story?
How has the illustrator achieved the effects?

5. Resource 5
Techniques used in film
You will watch a video clip which describes 17 different types of camera angles and shots
that are used in film. Watch and listen carefully, and record six camera angles and/or shots
with a brief description of what the technique does. The first one has been done for you!
1. Camera shot/angle: Establishing shot
Description: This technique “sets up” or establishes the setting of a scene. It is
normally at the beginning of a movie or scene.
2. Camera shot/angle: ________________________________________________________
Description:
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3. Camera shot/angle: ________________________________________________________
Description:
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4. Camera shot/angle: ________________________________________________________
Description:
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5. Camera shot/angle: ________________________________________________________
Description:
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6. Camera shot/angle: ________________________________________________________
Description:
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6. Resource 6
Defining Camera Shots
Extreme Long Shot
Definition:
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Why use it?
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Long Shot
Definition:
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Why use it?
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Full Shot
Definition:
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Why use it?
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7. Mid Shot
Definition:
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Why use it?
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Close Up
Definition:
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Why use it?
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Extreme Close Up
Definition:
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Why use it?
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8. Resource 7
‘Brave’
We are going to watch a short video, the
trailer from the popular movie ‘Brave.’
Watch carefully, and take note of the six
camera angles and shots you learnt about.
Establishing shot
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Close up shot
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Medium shot
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Long shot
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High angle
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Low angle
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In your own words, why do you think it is important to use different camera angles and
shots in a film?
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9. Resource 8
PETAL: Sustained Writing in English
1. Your introduction needs to:
• Begin with a powerful statement about the topic
• Address the question
• Present your core argument in relation to the question and
topic
• Introduce the text/s and composer/s
• Your introduction is the road map for your response
2. PETAL paragraphs - The body paragraphs in your response need to be structured in the following way to
ensure your analysis is thorough and effective. Each of the body paragraphs, need to include a:
P = Point. Your topic sentence must contain a major point in your argument/discussion; this is the central
idea of the paragraph.
E = Evidence/Example. The point you make needs to be supported by evidence from the text. You can show
your understanding by discussing relevant parts of the text. Direct quotes are best here, or specific examples
of films or images.
T = Technique. You must analyse HOW meaning is conveyed by language. Here you discuss the language or
visual techniques evident in the quote or example you have provided. (Like camera shots, colour,
positioning, etc.)
A = Analysis. This is where you show your understanding by explaining in more detail HOW the language
techniques convey the key idea, supported by the quote/example.
L = In the last sentence try to sum up the paragraph linking it to the topic/question and then providing a LINK
to the next main point (linking sentence).
3. In the conclusion you need to:
• summarise your main points
• restate your opinion or the main focus of the topic
• reach a conclusion with a final comment or pertinent quote
Your conclusion is like your travel journal – tell us where you have been in your writing piece.