Use Pictures and Details to Describe Story Elements
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Subject Area: English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: 1
Lesson Length: 30 minutes
Keywords/Tags: use illustrations and text details, describe characters setting events, story elements
Lesson Description: Students view the video and answer the question on the quiz. Students can visit links to extra practice with games, live worksheets, and interactive videos.

  • Other ELAGSE1RL7: Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.
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Video : Details in Illustrations | 1st Grade Reading | eSpark Instructional Video
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.
Description: How to use visuals in a story to describe details. Teachers: Visit https://www.esparklearning.com to sign up for free. In this video, we'll learn about the reading skill: Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events. (RL.1.7 or similar state standards) eSpark is a no-prep, differentiated math & ELA curriculum resource for elementary students. The program’s evidence-based design has been proven to improve student outcomes in multiple research studies. eSpark is a versatile addition to any classroom, filling needs for enrichment, intervention, and acceleration in just 20-30 minutes at a time. eSpark is different from traditional online resources because of its unique, play-to-learn approach. Games, stories, and videos are an integral part of the learning experience. eSpark content is always fresh, never repetitive, and students have fun while learning and mastering new skills.
Quiz : Details in Illustrations
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1
Lilly answered her teacher loudly when the teacher called her name.
Question #2

When the teacher told everyone to find a partner, Lilly's mouth ______.

Question #3

Lilly was told to be partners with _____.

Question #4

What was Mrs. Backmeyer's voice like?

Question #5
Did the text tell us what Mrs. Backmeyer said to the students?
Question #6
The picture helped us know what the teacher said to the students.
Question #7

The picture shows the setting was _____.

Question #8

The text gave a clue about what was happening when the teacher talked. "Even the birds in the sky and the fishes in the sea heard Mrs. Backmeyer, and they all did what she said." What did the birds and fishes look like they were doing in the picture?

Question #9

After looking at the clues in the text, and seeing the details in the text, what do you think Mrs. Backmeyer said?

Question #10
We can use illustrations to find out more about the story than the text tells.
Description: The questions in this quiz are based on the video presented about details in illustrations.
Resources : Extra Practice for Using Pictures to Describe Story Elements
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free to visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
Lily Pad Pond Game
Read or listen to the story, then play the game for practice.
Live Worksheets - Picture Clue
Look at the pictures in each box and select the correct text to match the picture
Alien Explanation Q1
Watch the short video and answer the question.
Alien Explanation Q2
Watch the short video and answer the question.
Alien Explanation Q3
Watch the short video and answer the question.
Alien Explanation Q4
Watch the short video and answer the question.
Description: Practice using pictures to describe the story elements such as characters, settings, or events in a story.