Literacy is a multifaceted concept. It is not just being able to read and write as most dictionaries would have you believe. Literacy can be applied to a lot of different things such as digital literacy and media literacy. Having those skills allow you to interpret most modern electronic devices and the content that comes from them. There is also a widely accepted concept of visual literacy where we are able to interpret a picture into a thought or sentence. This is what this selection of worksheets helps your students with. The New York Times releases a section annually on interpreting well thought our images, this builds upon that. We start students off with using scenes that include animals which help them easily transition into this skill because they have a level of comfort with animals.

These worksheets were created to spark interest and both be colored and provide a little writing activity for students. Start by coloring the picture, that is the easy part that requires little thought. Then read the writing prompt and do what it asks of you. Sometimes you will be asked a question and other times you be asked to read into the animal scene itself. The Rhino is always a favorite of most of kids. The Crocodile also gets great answers. Some of the answers will amaze you. Many kids think Crocs are found in the ocean. Crocs are very weak swimmers, so they can't travel long distances in the water.