4 Ways to Teach With Wordless Picture
Books
Middleweb:
3.05.2018 by Megan Kelly
Picture books are no longer relegated
to elementary school. Middle school teachers love them because they are
accessible to all learners, are a quick way to share a text, and there is a
picture book for every topic. My favorites are the books without words.
When I use wordless picture books in
my classroom, I am able to push my students even further, because they are
doing all the textual work. I love the freedom and the range of interpretation
that these books give my kids.
There are four main ways that wordless picture books improve my teaching practice.
Improve inference skills
Inference is a reading skill that helps
students comprehend texts and explore them more deeply. Wordless picture books
don’t explicitly explain what is happening, so students need to pay close
attention to the illustrations. In discussions, they can explain their
inferences using evidence from what they’ve seen.
Reinforce vocabulary usage
Students can retell the plot of a
wordless picture book, challenging themselves to include the vocabulary they
are studying. To make it more challenging, students could use vocabulary lists
that don’t automatically pertain to the story.
Inspire descriptive writing
Wordless picture books can jumpstart
descriptive writing sessions in your class. If you have students who struggle
to create ideas for their writing, the basic frame is already done. With the
plot, setting, and characters already created, they can fill in the blanks with
beautiful language and dialogue.
Help ELL students build language
skills
There are many wordless picture books
that English language learners can use to strengthen their growing skills.
Choosing books
How do you decide which wordless picture books to use? Luckily, it takes no time to browse through the books and choose the right one for your class. Here are a few titles to start your exploration: READ MORE ➤➤
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