Pictures as messages
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a picture or symbol to send a message.
Key learning points
- Pictures and symbols can be used to communicate messages.
- Messages do not always need to use words.
- Digital tools can be used to send pictures.
Keywords
Picture - a drawing or photo
Symbol - a picture that stands for something
Message - what someone wants to tell or show others
Common misconception
Messages always need words to be understood.
Messages do not always need words because pictures and symbols can show meaning on their own.
Teacher tip
Use familiar signs from school or everyday life to help pupils recognise how pictures and symbols can communicate messages without words.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Which of these is a way to send a message?
Q2.Which of these uses a digital device?
Q3.Match the way of communicating to what it uses.
voice
pictures
words
Q4.Which of these could send a message without using words?
Q5.Where are you most likely to see pictures or symbols used as messages?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Which sentence is correct?
Q2.Why might someone use a picture instead of words?
Q3.Match the picture type to how it sends a message.
shows something
stands for something
uses words
Q4.Which message would be best shown using a picture or symbol?
Q5.You want everyone to understand a message, even if they cannot read. What should you use?
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