Explore picture based comprehension with this engaging set of comprehension task cards.
Picture Based Comprehension Task Cards
Support students in reading pictures and developing visual literacy for greater comprehension with this engaging set of Picture Based Comprehension Task Cards. This resource is designed to help students interpret images, make inferences, and build stronger connections between what they see and what they understand.
Build Comprehension Through Images
These task cards use images for comprehension to encourage students to think critically about what is happening in a picture. Each card features:
- A high-quality image
- Targeted comprehension questions that prompt observation, prediction, and inference
By analysing visual details, students strengthen their ability to comprehend stories, instructions, and information in both fiction and nonfiction texts.
Reading Pictures and Developing Visual Literacy
Visual literacy is a key skill in today’s classrooms. These Picture Based Comprehension Task Cards help students:
- Understand context and sequence through pictures
- Explore character actions and settings visually
- Enhance spoken and written responses to texts
Perfect for literacy centres, early finishers, small group instruction, or whole-class discussions, this set supports reading pictures as a pathway to developing visual literacy for greater comprehension.
Download and Explore Picture Based Comprehension Today!
Use the dropdown menu to choose between the easy to print PDF or editable Google Slides of these Picture Based Comprehension Task Cards.
This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and a Teach Starter Collaborator.
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