Use Illustrations to Describe Story Elements
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1st Grade Reading › Use Illustrations to Describe Story Elements
Read the story. Look at the picture.
Carlos and Amir played soccer after dinner.
Carlos kicked the ball hard toward the goal.
Amir ran fast, arms pumping, to stop it.
The ball rolled on short green grass.
Both boys laughed when it bounced past them.
Use the picture to tell what happens.
Carlos kicks the soccer ball while Amir runs to stop it.
Amir swims in a pool while Carlos naps.
Carlos and Amir sit quietly and read books.
Explanation
Pictures show what happens in stories. Carlos kicks the soccer ball hard. Amir runs fast to stop it.
Look at the story and the picture.
Yuki opened her lunchbox at school.
Inside were grapes, a sandwich, and a cookie.
She shared two grapes with her friend Marcus.
Marcus said, "Thank you," and smiled at Yuki.
They sat at a long table with other kids.
What do you learn about the lunch table setting?
They sit on a boat in the middle of a lake.
They sit in a dark cave with bats overhead.
They sit at a long table in a school lunchroom.
Explanation
Pictures help us see story settings. The story says they sit at a long table. Other kids are there too.
Look at the story and the picture.
Chen made a kite from paper and sticks.
He tied a long blue tail to the kite.
At the field, the wind pulled the string tight.
The kite rose high above the tall grass.
Chen ran and laughed as it flew.
What does the kite look like?
It is a round ball with no string.
It is a metal airplane with spinning propellers.
It is a paper kite with a long blue tail.
Explanation
Pictures show what things look like. Chen made a paper kite. It has a long blue tail.
Read the story. Look at the picture.
Keisha rode her red bike on the park path.
Her yellow helmet felt snug on her head.
A small gray dog ran beside her, tongue out.
Keisha smiled and rang her silver bell.
They passed a pond with ducks and green reeds.
Use the picture to describe the dog.
The dog is big and brown with long fur.
The dog is sleeping under a table at home.
The dog is small and gray, running by Keisha.
Explanation
We use pictures to help us understand stories. The story says the dog is small and gray. The dog runs beside Keisha's bike.
Look at the story and the picture.
Sofia planted a seed in a small brown pot.
She poured water until the soil looked dark.
A sunny window shined on the pot all day.
After a week, a green sprout popped up.
Sofia clapped and grinned very wide.
How can you tell how Sofia feels?
She looks happy and is clapping with a big smile.
She looks sleepy and is yawning in bed.
She looks angry and is stomping her feet.
Explanation
Pictures show how people feel. Sofia clapped and grinned very wide. This means she is happy about her plant.
Read the story. Look at the picture.
Keisha visited the library on Saturday.
Rows of tall shelves reached above her head.
A librarian pointed to a quiet reading corner.
Keisha sat on a beanbag and opened a book.
A big window showed rain tapping the glass.
Where does the story take place?
In a library with tall shelves and a reading corner.
On a farm with cows and a red barn.
In a spaceship flying far above Earth.
Explanation
Pictures help us know where stories happen. Keisha is at the library. There are tall shelves and a reading corner.
Read the story. Look at the picture.
Jamal carried a box to the class pet cage.
The box had air holes on the top.
Inside was a tiny turtle with a green shell.
Ms. Ruiz pointed to the water dish and food.
Jamal leaned close and whispered, "Hi, Turtle."
What does the turtle look like?
It is a long yellow snake with spots.
It is a fluffy white kitten with a bow.
It is a tiny turtle with a green shell.
Explanation
Pictures help us see what things look like. The story says the turtle is tiny. It has a green shell too.
Look at the story and the picture.
A big storm came in the night.
In the morning, the street had fallen branches.
Mr. Lee wore boots and carried a rake.
He helped neighbors pile sticks near the curb.
The sun came out, and everyone waved.
Use the picture to describe what Mr. Lee does.
He rakes branches into a pile by the curb.
He builds a sandcastle on the beach.
He paints a picture in an art room.
Explanation
Pictures show what people do. Mr. Lee uses a rake for the branches. He piles sticks near the curb.
Read the story. Look at the picture.
Emma found a lost kitten near her porch.
The kitten was tiny and had white fur.
It wore a blue collar with a small tag.
Emma held out her hand, slow and gentle.
The kitten rubbed her fingers and purred softly.
What does the kitten look like?
It is huge with black fur and no collar.
It is tiny with white fur and a blue collar.
It is green with scales and sharp horns.
Explanation
Pictures show what characters look like. The kitten is tiny with white fur. It wears a blue collar too.
Look at the story and the picture.
Maya and Chen built a snowman after school.
The snow was soft and bright under the sun.
They gave it a carrot nose and two stick arms.
Maya wore a pink coat and blue mittens.
Chen wore a green hat with a pom-pom.
Where does this story take place?
Inside a warm kitchen with a big table.
Outside in a snowy yard near their school.
At the beach with sand and waves.
Explanation
Pictures show us where stories happen. The story tells about snow and building a snowman. This happens outside in a snowy yard.