What can you see? Which parts of the picture were expected and which were unexpected? How do you feel when you look at this picture? Why do you think this is? What mood does it create? Is it the same for everyone? Consider the...
What is the boy doing? What is he thinking? Do you know any stories about superheroes? Which is your favourite? Why? Do superheroes exist? Have you ever met a superhero? Are superheroes and heroes the same thing? What does it take to be a...
What is the 'thing' under the bridge? Where did it come from? Has it always been there? Why did the boy ride his bike here? Do you think he's going to get caught? Why are there lots of milk cartons with pictures of missing...
First, show the picture without sharing the title: How is the girl feeling? How do you know? Why is she feeling this way? What title would you give this picture? Share the title. Who bought the boots? Why is she wearing them even though they are...
Why is the rabbit wearing these clothes? Why is he holding a pocket watch? Where is he from? Is he a good or bad character? What do you think his personality is like? What kind of story does he belong in? Why? This image could...
What is this place? Describe the setting and include these key words: bat, tomb, hieroglyphics, skeleton, columns, sarcophagus, shadow, torch, flame. Who are the people? Why are they here? Why are they wearing special glasses and belts? What do they do? Who was buried...
Without showing the title: What do you think is happening here? Who is the man? What is he doing? Give this picture a title (hint: begin with 'how' or 'why'). Show the title: Using this picture, explain how stars are made. What are stars made from? ...
What is the boy doing? Why? Why hasn't he gone inside the shop? Will he? Do you think he's a good or bad character? What do you know for certain about him? What can you infer? Imagine that the shopkeeper sees him at the...
Why is this picture called 'Best Friends'? Does the dragon belong to the boy, or does the boy belong to the dragon? Who lives in the house? Where does the dragon live? How did they become friends? Tell their story. Book link: The Dragon...
Where is this? What is the town called? How many people live here? What buildings can you see? Does this tell you anything about this town? Who is the person at the top of the 'tower'? Is that person the lightkeeper? How do you...