On Display

Before reading, present the strategy “find the meaning of linking words”.
While reading, draw attention to the linking words and question students about the meaning of these words.
After reading:
- Create a bank of words identified in the text that could be useful in writing situations.
- Do the activity.

Associated activities

To encourage students to make close connections between a text and the illustrations.

Before reading, take an art object (or a picture) and name the main elements, the details, of the work.
While reading, emphasize the parts of the text that are about the painting’s symbols and elements.
After reading:
- Invite students to make assumptions about the author’s artistic choices.
- Do the activity.