Picture Books – Types of Texts | Elementary

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picture-books-text-types-elementary

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Narrative Texts – Types of Texts | Elementary

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English Language Arts

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What Are Picture Books?

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what-are-picture-books

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Picture books use the combination of text and pictures to tell stories. The text is short and is supported by pictures that add extra information for the reader.

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What Are the Features of Picture Books?

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what-are-the-features-of-picture-books

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Here are some picture book key features.

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Short & simple text
• Clear and simple sentences
• Suitable for young readers
• Precise word choice because of limited text space

Pictures tell a story
• Support the text, help understand it
• Give additional information like character actions, feelings or story setting

Easily adaptable
• Can tell any kind of story
• Can teach and provide information on any topic
• Cover a wide range of themes (friendship, nature, sharing, family…)

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An open picture book with the page on the left showing a Narwhal adventurer in his village, with the text: “A long time ago, in a land, far, far away, lived an adventurer named Narwhey.” The page on the right shows the same character in 3 actions. Action 1, the text says: “He was brave!” and it shows Narwhey having a jump scare because of a small spider. Action 2, the text says: “Strong!” and shows Narwhey trying very hard to lift tiny weights. Action 3, the text says: “And always ready for adventure!” and

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What Can We Expect to Find in a Picture Book

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what-can-we-expect-to-find-in-a-picture-book

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Here are some examples of common elements often found in picture books.

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Animals or objects that act and talk like people

A lesson to learn

Repetition
• Words, phrases, character actions or dialogue
• Often repeated 3 times

Magical characters, objects or situations

Character transformation or changes

Rhymes, rhythm and fun-sounding words

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Common elements found in picture books. It includes talking animals as in “Charlotte’s Web” by E. B. White. Learning a lesson as in “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein. Magic, as in “Jumanji” by C. V. Alsburg. Repetition, rhymes and fun sounds as in “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss. Transformation as in “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle.

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Picture Books at a Glance

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picture-books-at-a-glance

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Summary of picture book features and common elements. Picture books use short and simple text, the pictures that tell a story and they can be adapted to any genre. The elements commonly found in picture books are animals or objects acting like people, learning a lesson, repetition, magic, transformation, rhymes and rhythms.

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