visual literacy

"What would you say if I told you that looking at abstract paintings could give you the confidence you need to speak up in class? Or that learning the history of donuts could help you think like a super spy and train like the CIA? smART teaches readers how to think critically and creatively, a skill that only requires you to open your eyes and actively engage your brain. This young reader's adaptation is based on VISUAL INTELLIGENCE by Amy E. Herman"-- Provided by publisher.

"What would you say if I told you that looking at abstract paintings could give you the confidence you need to speak up in class? Or that learning the history of donuts could help you think like a super spy and train like the CIA? smART teaches readers how to think critically and creatively, a skill that only requires you to open your eyes and actively engage your brain. This young reader's adaptation is based on VISUAL INTELLIGENCE by Amy E. Herman"--Provided by the publisher.

"[Geared to K-8 teachers and parents, this book] details how and why graphic novels are complex texts with advanced-level vocabulary, and demonstrates how to read and analyze these texts. It includes practical advice on how to integrate these books into both ELA [English language arts] and content-area classrooms and provides . . . [a] list of appropriate graphic novels for K-8 students, lesson suggestions, paired graphic/prose reading suggestions, and [more]"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn how to teach visual literacy through photography--an easy way for you to combine student interest with resources at hand to enhance a key learning skill"--Provided by publisher.

Uses photographs to provide examples on how to interpret and appreciate photographs, offering advice on characteristics such as color, timing, and emotion.

A practical guide for librarians to developing and improving students' visual literacy. Contains activities and teaching strategies.

Presents strategies for literacy teaching that show children how to communicate through visual texts such as maps, diagrams, tables, and time lines. Discusses the value of this form of literacy and includes basic graphic design instruction for classroom publishing projects.

Games and activities for developing visual discrimination and the ability to look closely at everyday objects.

Offers a rationale for visual literacy programs in the schools which are necessary in a media-dominated society.

A guide to visual literacy that provides tips on how to read and interpret information that is presented in a graphic form.