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The texts
Visual literacy websites
Visual literacy general resources
Resources for running a rap
Websites
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The texts
Oliver, N. (2006) Home, Scholastic Australia, SA. SCIS 1259923
Tonkin, R. (2006) Leaf litter: exploring the mysteries of a hidden world, Angus & Robertson SCIS 1266034
Metzenthen, D. & RIPPIN, S. (2006) The rainbirds, Hachette, Vic. SCIS 1282917
Visual literacy websites
An introduction to the grammar of visual design
Art in children’s books
A visual literacy unit for students in years 7 and 8. Scroll down to the picture book vocabulary. This is useful and relevant to K–6 studies.
Galagher, N., Muir, C. & Richardson, B.
Ways of viewing and teaching picture books handout. From ETA Annual Conference 2002: Close encounters of the textual kind; made available here with kind permission of the ETA and authors (please credit appropriately if using or adapting)
International Visual Literacy Association
Notes on creating a visual interpretive analysis
Picturing books
Spence, B. (2002) ‘The literacy demands of visual text: reading the pictures’, Scan 21(2), pp 4-5. Go to an extract and proforma.
The on-line visual literacy project
The result of a university course entitled The principles of visual literacy, this site presents information about the significance of visual awareness as a key element to communication. The site opens with an animated graphic requiring Quicktime. A succinct, general introduction to visual literacy follows listing basic elements: Dot; Line; Shape; Direction; Texture; Hue; Saturation; Value; Scale; Dimension; and Motion. Each is given a detailed description and is well supported by graphics and animated images drawn from art, motion pictures, print advertising and other media. For each page, References provides a comprehensive list of text and image sources. Teachers will find this site invaluable in developing an understanding of the various elements of the composition of graphics, and their significance in positioning viewers in a particular way. T. Patterson
USER LEVEL: Professional
KLA: English
SYLLABUS: English K–6; English 7–10
SCIS SUBJECTS: Visual literacy
PUBLISHER: Pomona College, USA
REVIEW DATE: 3/6/02 [701] SCIS 1093367
Viewing through picture books
Part of the Western Australian Department of Education site, with links to other articles and resources
Visual literacy & picture books
Visual literacy general resources
Anstey, M. & Bull G. (2000) Reading the visual: written and illustrated children's literature, Harcourt SCIS 1011625
Callow, J. (ed.) (1999) Image matters: visual texts in the classroom, PETA SCIS 971123
Clemens, A. & Scalen, P. (1996) Understanding visual texts: text, graphic, combining, User Friendly Resource Enterprises SCIS 906546
Derwianka, B. (1990) Exploring how texts work, PETA SCIS 622591
Doonan, J. (1993) Looking at pictures in picture books, Thimble Press SCIS 752492
Gleeson, L. (2003) Making picture books, Scholastic, Sydney SCIS 1150350
GLEESON, Libby
Making picture books
Scholastic, 2003
ISBN 1865045152 [741.6]
Such a manual is increasingly relevant for English teachers with the new 7-10 syllabus incorporating picture books, and Stage 6 students creating and deconstructing them in major projects. This authoritative and stylish resource comprises specific picture book advice, plus useful general points about writing narratives and writing techniques. Gleeson clearly explains grammar issues,the use of rhythm and rhyme, and the creation of mood, as well as the practical process of putting a book together. Writers and illustrators explain at length the complementary process of picture book making, and Gleeson offers an interesting case study of The great bear. The text does not deal with publishing issues; its aim is to show the making process, and in that it succeeds very well. C. Thomas
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6 Community Professional
KLA: English
SYLLABUS: English 7–10; English Stage 6: Extension 2 SCIS 1150350
Kress, G. & van Leeuwen, T. (1996) Reading images: the grammar of visual design, Routledge SCIS 997270
Moline, S. (2000) ‘Visualising information’, Scan 19(2), pp 12–16.
Ottley, M. (2002) ‘Picture books: beneath the skin’, Scan 21(2), pp. 6–13.
Patterson, C. (2002) ‘Reading the pictures: connecting visual literacy and evidence based practice’, Scan 21(3), pp. 4–11.
Quin, R., McMahon, B. & Quin, R. (1997) In the picture: reading visual language, Curriculum Corporation SCIS 893677
Quin, R., McMahon, B. & Quin, R. (1997) Picture this: reading visual language, Curriculum Corporation SCIS 903644
Simpson, A. (2004) Visual literacy: a coded language for viewing in the classroom, Pen 142
Viewing for learning (1995) [videorecording] Literacy and Learning Curriculum Corporation SCIS 849160
Resources for running a rap
Atkins, H. (2001) ‘Community participation through book raps at Nowra Public School’, Scan 20(1) February, pp. 3–15.
Bowie, B. & Mackinnon, G. (2000) ‘Book raps: be tempted', Scan 19(1), pp. 4–5.
Cutler, L. (2005) ‘Book raps supporting literacy in the English Years 7–10 syllabus’, Scan 24(1), pp.8–11
Fields, T. (2002) ‘Evidence based practice at Five Dock Public School: Adventures in self directed learning and student engagement in raps’, Scan 21(4), pp.18–19.
McLean, I. (2004) ‘Using ICT with K–2 students. Book rap diary: Possum magic at Penrith Public School’, Scan 23(3), pp. 9–13.
Scheffers, J. (2003) ‘The enhancement of student learning through participation in a book rap’, Scan 22(1), pp.10–12.
Scheffers, J. & Bohman, J. (2003) ‘Evidence based practice at Marayong Public School: The enhancement of student learning through participation in a book rap’, Scan 22(1), pp.10-12.
Websites
Australian museum online, Australian Museum, Sydney. Viewed 16 July 2007. SCIS 1036168
Bush tucker plants: Australian native food plants: what is bush tucker, or bush food?, P. Jones, Australia. Viewed 16 July 2007. SCIS 1328559
Food chain
Why wetlands?, KESAB, Flinders Park. Viewed 16 July 2007.SCIS 1328401
Frodocam
Frodocam, The Courier Mail, Brisbane. Viewed 16 July 2007. SCIS 1328397
Garden detective: explore an Australian garden Garden detective: explore an Australian garden, Curriculum Corporation, Melbourne. Viewed 16 July 2007. SCIS 1328425
Gould League food webs – build your own Food webs, Gould League, Moorabbin. Viewed 16 July 2007. SCIS 1228030
Leaf litter by Rachel Tonkin, HarperCollins, Pymble. (Teaching notes). Viewed 16 July 2007. SCIS 1328415
Peregrine falcon, Australian Museum, Sydney. Viewed 16 July 2007. SCIS 1328782
Thinkquest – The food chain
The food chain, ThinkQuest, San Diego. Viewed 16 July 2007. SCIS 1328603
What’s on the menu? Queensland Museum, Sydney. Viewed 16 July 2007. SCIS 1329045
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