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This inquiry leads students through an investigation of the various types of information represented in pictures and in words. By investigating the compelling question, students examine what can be learned by looking at a series of pictures and comparing them with what can be learned by reading the words in a story. By completing this inquiry, students begin to understand the advantages and disadvantages of using images and text to gather information.
Do Pictures or Words Tell a Better Story?
Make a class T-Chart that reflects students’ responses to two questions: What questions can you answer from a picture? What questions can you answer from a book?
How do pictures tell the story of 9/11 responders?
Formative TasksComplete a graphic organizer listing the pros and cons of using photos to gather information.
SourcesSources A – G: Image bank of first responders on and after September 11, 2001.
How does a book tell the story of 9/11 responders?
Formative TasksComplete a graphic organizer listing the pros and cons of using a book to gather information.
SourcesSources A: Narrative excerpt from the book 10 True Tales: Heroes of 9/11 by Allan Zullo.
Argument: Do pictures or words tell a better story? Construct an argument (e.g., a sentence with a picture, a poster) that evaluates the benefits of different types of sources using specific claims and relevant evidence from those sources while acknowledging competing views.
Extension: Have students choose to create either a drawing or write a paragraph describing a time when they helped someone else. When they present their image or paragraph to the class, also ask them to share the reasoning behind their choice (picture or paragraph).
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