Examples of Tessellations

The following tessellations were created by Grade 7 students.  Which transformations did they use to create their design?

Using Images to Infer

We make inferences by using our observations from the image and our own background knowledge/thinking.  

observations from the image + background knowledge = inference

What inferences can you make about these images?

Overt and Implied Messages

Overt and Implied messages are all over media texts.  Identify the overt and implied messages for these texts:

One Woman Photoshopped by 18 countries

Pictures of One Woman Photoshopped by 18 countries

What is the implied and overt messages about beauty given by each country?

Before and After Pics of Celebrities

Here are some before and after pics of celebrities.  In some ways, they are media texts that have been created by media producers.

Analyzing Memes

What are the characteristics of an effective meme?  

Look at these examples to help you decide.  Record your ideas on a sheet of paper to be shared with the whole class.

Poetry Readings

What makes a good poetry reading?  Here are some examples to get you thinking:

(Watch until 3:30 mins)

What makes a good poetry reading?  Leave a comment below with your thoughts.