What is a Picture Walk?
- an introduction to a book
- used before reading the text
- a group conversation about the book
- used as a comprehension strategy
- also known as a Book Orientation
Why use a "Book Orientation" like this?
- students activate prior knowledge
- vocabulary is discussed
- interactive discussion about the illustrations and some text
- predictions are made
- will provide a better understanding and recall of what is read
What Age Group is appropriate?
- every reader at any age will benefit from this activity
| What type of subject matter works best?- ANY!!!
- informational text - comprehension will increase
What experiences/readings precede this activity? - none - this is the prereading activity to introduce the new story
How well do children need to read to participate in a Book Orientation? - any level
- this is an interactive discussion of the story's contents, including headings, text, illustrations, vocabulary, etc.
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